Black Alder Bud Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Genestra Brands
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Black Alder Bud 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
Black Alder Bud is a dietary supplement by Genestra Brands with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for sore throat and mouth inflammation, skin wounds and irritation (topical), fever and general aches (traditional).Based on those ingredients, 2 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Black Alder (Alnus glutinosa) bud extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Black Alder Bud by Genestra Brands
Four independent checks of what is known — a summary of the available information, not a grade of the product itself.
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
The stated purpose hasn't been mapped to our evidence data yet.
Why this rating?
- We haven't mapped this product's purpose to our evidence data yet — it'll be graded on the next content refresh.
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.
The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.
Why this rating?
- 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Black Alder.
- The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
- For scale: 2 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.
Safety data exists for these ingredients, but with some important gaps.
Why this rating?
- We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 0 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.
HelloPharmacist summaryFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and some safety-information gaps remain.
Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Sep 22, 2016.
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
General information
Key facts about Black Alder Bud, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Genestra Brands |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 88319611741 |
| Net contents | 0.5 fl. Oz.; 15 mL |
| Market status | Off market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Sep 22, 2016 |
| DSLD ID | 64484 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other |
| Intended target group(s) | Children 4 or More Years of Age, Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Black Alder Bud by Genestra Brands, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Black Alder (Alnus glutinosa) bud extract | 0.28 mL | -- |
Other ingredients: purified Water, Ethanol, Glycerin
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Precautions
Quality Assurance: Safety-sealed for your protection and for product freshness. Do not use if inner seal is missing or broken.
If symptoms persist or worsen consult your healthcare practitioner.
For risk information, see outer box. Do not use if seal is missing or broken.
Risk Information: If you are pregnant or breastfeeding do not use, unless directed by your healthcare practitioner.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
Formulation
Guaranteed to contain no added starch, yeast, corn, soy, sodium, sugar, artificial coloring or flavoring, antimicrobial preservatives, dairy or animal products.
Ideal for vegans.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Recommended Dose: Adults and Children (over 12 years): Take 10 drops once daily or as recommended by your healthcare practitioner. Invert bottle to 45(0) and shake lightly allowing drops to fall directly into mouth or in 1/4 oz. of water.
General
950
FDA Statement of Identity
Herbal Supplement
General Statements
Phyto-Gen
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Black Alder Bud by Genestra Brands label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Black Alder Bud by Genestra Brands
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size0.28 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container53 Amounts shown are per serving.
Black Alder (Alnus glutinosa) bud extract
Interacts with2 drugs
Black Alder is a European tree whose bark and leaves have a long history in folk medicine, mainly as an astringent gargle or wound wash. There is very...
Black Alder (Alnus glutinosa) bud extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Purified Water, Ethanol, Glycerin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Black Alder Bud by Genestra Brands Drug Interactions
Black Alder Bud contains a single active ingredient, and it has known interactions with 2 medications. Here’s the picture, then you can look up your own drug.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Black Alder Bud interact with 2 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Black Alder Bud interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Black Alder (Alnus glutinosa) bud extract
CisplatinPlatinol-AQ
How Cisplatin interacts with Black Alder Bud — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Alder (alnus Glutinosa) Bud ExtractCisplatin (platinol-aq) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Laboratory research shows that black alder bark extracts can antagonize the chemotherapeutic effects of cisplatin.
Read the full Black Alder (alnus Glutinosa) Bud Extract + Cisplatin interactionDoxorubicinAdriamycin, Caelyx, Doxil, Myocet, Rubex
How Doxorubicin interacts with Black Alder Bud — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Alder (alnus Glutinosa) Bud ExtractDoxorubicin (adriamycin, Others) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Laboratory research shows that black alder bark extracts can antagonize the chemotherapeutic effects of doxorubicin.
Read the full Black Alder (alnus Glutinosa) Bud Extract + Doxorubicin interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Black Alder Bud 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.
Black Alder (Alnus glutinosa) bud extract
Cisplatin (Platinol-Aq)
Laboratory research shows that black alder bark extracts can antagonize the chemotherapeutic effects of cisplatin. This interaction has not been evaluated in humans. Until more is known, use this combination with caution.
Doxorubicin (Adriamycin, Others)
Laboratory research shows that black alder bark extracts can antagonize the chemotherapeutic effects of doxorubicin. This interaction has not been evaluated in humans. Until more is known, use this combination with caution.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Black Alder Bud, from the product label.
Genestra Brands
- Name
- Seroyal USA
- City
- Pittsburgh
- State
- PA
- ZipCode
- 15275
- Phone Number
- 1-888-737-6925
- Web Address
- seroyal.com
Black Alder Bud by Genestra Brands: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Black Alder Bud’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Black Alder Bud'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.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
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 1 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.
Black Alder 1 reference
- Dinic J, Novakovic M, Podolski-Renic A, et al. Antioxidative activity of diarylheptanoids from the bark of black alder (Alnus glutinosa) and their interaction with anticancer drugs. Planta Med 2014;80(13):1088-96. doi: 10.1055/s-0034-1382993. Epub 2014 Au PubMed
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