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Birch Leaf Powder Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by TerraVita Premium Collection

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Powder Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Minor
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Birch Leaf Powder against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Minor

Birch Leaf Powder is a dietary supplement by TerraVita Premium Collection with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for urinary tract and 'flushing' support, joint pain and arthritis, mild fluid retention (diuretic).Based on those ingredients, 75 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated minor. The ingredients most likely to interact are Birch, Powder. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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Check Your Meds Against Birch Leaf Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Birch Leaf Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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Generated from HelloPharmacist’s pharmacist-curated databases and editorial rules · Last generated Jul 16, 2026

What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: birch powder. We don't know a lot about how it works in the body, but it's been used traditionally in food and herbal preparations.

The product has no inactive fillers or other ingredients listed.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Birch product and its label doesn't state a use — see Birch's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The evidence for birch powder isn't established for any of the uses we hold data on — joint pain, hair loss (alopecia), and dandruff all show insufficient reliable evidence to rate. That doesn't mean it doesn't work; it means the studies we have aren't solid enough to say either way.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Birch

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Birch is generally well tolerated when used in food-like amounts, but allergy is a real concern — birch and birch pollen can trigger allergic reactions in some people, and a case of allergic contact dermatitis has been reported from topical birch bark extract. Fresh birch sap and crushed leaves may also cause contact dermatitis.

The safety data advises against birch supplements during pregnancy and while breastfeeding, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're pregnant, planning to be, or nursing.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Birch

Meds to double-check

Minor interactions only
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Minor only

Only Minor-severity interactions are documented for these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Birch.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Minor.
  • For scale: 75 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

If you take diuretic drugs (water pills), check your specific medications with the search tool on this page before starting birch powder — there's a documented Minor interaction. No other medication interactions are documented for the ingredients we could check.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Only minor medication interactions are documented, and safety information is well characterized.

Birch Leaf Powder is one to consider mainly if you're interested in traditional herbal use and have no allergy to birch. If you take diuretics or have a birch or pollen allergy, talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist first.

Anyone pregnant or breastfeeding should avoid this product.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jan 23, 2023.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Birch Leaf Powder, straight from the product label.

Brand TerraVita Premium Collection
Barcode (UPC) 064435107857
Net contents 1 Ounce(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jan 23, 2023
DSLD ID 282031
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Birch Leaf Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
0.25 Teaspoon(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
0.25 Teaspoon(s)
Servings per container
28
UPC/BARCODE
064435107857
IngredientAmount% DV
Birch, Powder1000 mg--

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Label statements
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FDA Statement of Identity

A Dietary Supplement

Brand IP Statement(s)

Copyright 2004 TerraVita - Distributed by ZooScape LLC, All Rights Reserved.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions Stir 1/4 of a teaspoon into a glass of water and consume 3 times daily, with meals.

General Statements

TerraVita is an exclusive line of premium natural products that use the finest, purest and most potent ingredients in the world. TerraVita's hallmarks are the highest possible standards of purity, potency, stability and freshness. All products are prepared with the greatest quality control, from raw materials through the entire manufacturing process, right up to the moment your product is sealed for freshness and shipped to you.

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FDA Disclaimer Statement

Statements not evaluated by FDA. Product not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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Birch Leaf Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection label

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Birch Leaf Powder label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Birch Leaf Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size0.25 Teaspoon(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container28 Amounts shown are per serving.

Birch, Powder

Interacts with
75 drugs
1000 mg per serving

Birch is a tree whose leaves, bark, and sap are used in traditional remedies, most often as a mild diuretic or for joint and urinary complaints. Solid...

Birch, Powder monograph & interactions
Interaction report

Birch Leaf Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection Drug Interactions

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75 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Birch, Powder 75

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Birch Leaf Powder interact with 75 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Birch Leaf Powder interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Birch, Powder

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Birch Leaf Powder with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Birch, Powder1 drug type · 75 drugs

Diuretic Drugs

Theoretically, birch might interfere with diuretic therapy.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Birch, Powder full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Birch Leaf Powder, from the product label.

TerraVita Premium Collection

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Name
TerraVita Fine Whole Herbs
City
Brampton
State
Ontario
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Birch Leaf Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection: Common Questions

Does Birch Leaf Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Birch Leaf Powder has a known interaction with 75 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Birch Leaf Powder contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
The safety data advises against birch supplements during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice about whether it's right for your situation.
Will this help my joint pain or hair loss?
The evidence we have isn't strong enough to say whether birch works for joint pain, hair loss, or dandruff. You'd be trying it based on traditional use rather than proven benefit.
Can I be allergic to birch powder?
Yes — birch and birch pollen can cause allergic reactions in some people. Topical birch products have also caused allergic contact dermatitis, and fresh birch sap or crushed leaves may do the same. If you have a birch or pollen allergy, avoid this product.
Are there any fillers or other ingredients in this?
No — this powder is birch only, with no other inactive ingredients listed.
What should I watch for if I take this?
Watch for any signs of allergic reaction, especially if you have a history of birch or pollen allergy. If you take a diuretic (water pill), check with your doctor or pharmacist first — birch might interfere with how it works.

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The Full Monographs Behind Birch Leaf Powder’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Birch

Interacts with 75 drugs

Birch is a tree whose leaves, bark, and sap are used in traditional remedies, most often as a mild diuretic or for joint and urinary complaints. Solid human evidence is limited, and birch is...

Read the full Birch monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Birch Leaf Powder's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 4 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Birch 4 references
  1. Robbers JE, Tyler VE. Tyler's Herbs of Choice: The Therapeutic Use of Phytomedicinals. New York, NY: The Haworth Herbal Press, 1999.
  2. Lahti, A. and Hannuksela, M. Immediate contact allergy to birch leaves and sap. Contact Dermatitis 1980;6(7):464-465. PubMed
  3. Allam JP, Wuestenberg E, Wolf H, et al. Immunologic response and safety in birch pollen sublingual versus oral vestibule immunotherapy: a pilot study. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014;133(6):1757-9.e3. PubMed
  4. Meyer-Hoffert U, Brasch J. Allergic contact dermatitis caused by betulin-containing triterpene extract from the outer bark of birch (Betula alba). Contact Dermatitis. 2013;68(6):382-3.

See these in context on the Birch monograph →

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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