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Birch Leaf Vanilla Flavor Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by TerraVita

Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Minor
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Minor

Birch Leaf Vanilla Flavor is a dietary supplement by TerraVita 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 Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Birch Leaf Vanilla Flavor by TerraVita

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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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 Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract. It's prepared as a liquid, flavored with vanilla, and uses glycerin as the extraction medium.

The inactive ingredients are glycerin and vanilla flavor.

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 leaf doesn't establish that it works reliably for any condition we hold data on — joint pain, hair loss (alopecia), and dandruff all show insufficient reliable evidence to rate. That doesn't mean it's ineffective, only that the data to prove it isn't there yet.

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 leaf is generally well tolerated in food-like amounts, but you should know about two concerns. Birch and birch pollen can trigger allergic reactions in sensitive people — reactions can range from mild to contact dermatitis (skin rash from touching it).

A case of allergic contact dermatitis was reported in someone who applied a 5% birch bark cream for several months; the culprit was likely betulin, a compound in birch. Crushed leaves and fresh sap can also cause skin reactions.

The safety data advises against use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. If you're pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or nursing, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.

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 a diuretic (water pill) for blood pressure, heart problems, or fluid retention, mention this supplement to your doctor or pharmacist before you start. Altogether, 75 individual medications are affected across the ingredient in this product.

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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.

This supplement is for someone interested in birch leaf but aware that we don't have solid evidence it works for its common uses. If you take a diuretic, or if you have a birch pollen allergy or history of contact dermatitis, flag this with your doctor or pharmacist first.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding are reasons to avoid it, so check with your healthcare provider for personalized advice.

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 Dec 13, 2022.

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 Vanilla Flavor, straight from the product label.

Brand TerraVita
Barcode (UPC) 064435132187
Net contents 1 Fluid Ounce(s); 30 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Dec 13, 2022
DSLD ID 281603
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Birch Leaf Vanilla Flavor by TerraVita, 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:
25 Drop(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
40 Drop(s)
Servings per container
227
UPC/BARCODE
064435132187
IngredientAmount% DV
Birch Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract0.13 mL--

Other ingredients: Glycerin, Vanilla flavor

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Label statements
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Brand IP Statement(s)

Copyright 2005 TerraVita - Distributed by ZooScape LLC, All Rights Reserved.

Formula

Glycerite liquid extract (1:5) Vanilla flavored

Formulation

Alcohol free

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: Take 25-40 drops of extract in a small amount of warm water 3-4 times daily. Shake well before using.

Precautions

Keep away from children.

Do not use if safety seal around cap is broken or missing.

See for yourself

Birch Leaf Vanilla Flavor by TerraVita label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Birch Leaf Vanilla Flavor by TerraVita

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

Serving size25 Drop(s) Dosage formLiquid Servings per container227 Amounts shown are per serving.

Birch Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract

Interacts with
75 drugs
0.13 mL 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 Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Glycerin, Vanilla flavor. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Birch Leaf Vanilla Flavor by TerraVita Drug Interactions

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75 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Birch Leaf Vanilla Flavor 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 Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract1 drug type · 75 drugs

Diuretic Drugs

Theoretically, birch might interfere with diuretic therapy.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

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

TerraVita

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Name
ZooScape LLC
Phone Number
844-449-0444
Web Address
www.ZooScape.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Birch Leaf Vanilla Flavor by TerraVita: Common Questions

Does Birch Leaf Vanilla Flavor by TerraVita interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Birch Leaf Vanilla Flavor 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 Vanilla Flavor 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 while pregnant or breastfeeding?
The safety data advises against use in both pregnancy and breastfeeding — there isn't enough information to know it's safe. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for guidance on what's best for you.
What if I have a birch pollen allergy?
Birch and birch pollen can cause allergic reactions, so if you're already sensitive to birch pollen, this product carries extra caution. Discuss it with your doctor or pharmacist before taking it.
Does birch leaf help with joint pain?
We don't have reliable evidence that birch leaf works for joint pain. The research isn't established enough to say whether it helps or not.
What's a glycerite?
A glycerite is a liquid extract made by soaking the plant material in glycerin, which acts as both the extracting solvent and a preservative. It's a gentler alternative to alcohol-based extracts.
Are there any side effects?
Birch is generally well tolerated, but allergic reactions and contact dermatitis (a skin rash from touching it) have been reported in sensitive people. If you have sensitive skin or birch pollen allergies, take extra care.
I take a water pill for blood pressure. Is this safe?
Birch may theoretically interfere with how your diuretic works. Check with your doctor or pharmacist before adding this supplement so they can monitor your blood pressure and adjust if needed.

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The Full Monographs Behind Birch Leaf Vanilla Flavor’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Birch Leaf Vanilla Flavor'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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