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Dietary supplement

Black Haw Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herbal Terra

Liquid Category: Botanical
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

Black Haw is a dietary supplement by Herbal Terra with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for menstrual cramps, uterine spasms, threatened miscarriage (traditional).We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Black Haw by Herbal Terra

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.

Black Haw by Herbal Terra contains one active ingredient: wildcrafted Black Haw (Viburnum prunifolium) dried bark liquid extract. The product also includes menstruum—a liquid vehicle used to extract and deliver the herb.

Black Haw has been used in traditional medicine for a range of purposes, though modern evidence on its effectiveness is limited.

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 Black Haw product and its label doesn't state a use — see Black Haw'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 we hold doesn't establish effectiveness for any of the uses Black Haw is traditionally associated with—asthma, diarrhea, miscarriage prevention, or dysmenorrhea (painful periods). The data for all of these shows insufficient reliable evidence to rate how well it works.

If you're considering this for a specific health concern, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about what the current science actually supports.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Black Haw

How safe is it?

Some data gaps
Safety Information · database check
Some gaps

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.

Black Haw is generally used in traditional medicine, but human safety data are limited. The most important caution here is pregnancy and breastfeeding: the product is rated possibly unsafe in pregnancy because effects on the uterus aren't certain, so you should avoid it unless a doctor specifically advises otherwise.

For nursing mothers, there isn't enough safety information, so you'd want to discuss it with your healthcare provider first. No adverse effects were reported in the data we hold.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Black Haw

Meds to double-check

No known interactions
Known Interaction Concern · database check
No known interactions

No medication interactions are currently documented for the matched ingredients — that isn't a guarantee none exist.

Why this rating?
  • None of the 1 matched ingredient has a documented medication interaction on file.

No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredient we could check. Still, run your exact medications through the search tool on this page before you start—especially if you're on anything affecting hormones or the uterus.

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and some safety-information gaps remain.

Black Haw is a traditional herbal extract with minimal modern evidence for or against it. If you're pregnant, nursing, or planning to become pregnant, don't take this without talking to your doctor first.

Anyone considering it for a specific condition should check in with their pharmacist or doctor about whether the evidence supports its use.

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 Sep 25, 2020.

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 Black Haw, straight from the product label.

Brand Herbal Terra
Barcode (UPC) 7429523671611
Net contents 4 Fluid Ounce(s); 120 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Sep 25, 2020
DSLD ID 234010
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Black Haw by Herbal Terra, 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:
1 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 mL
Servings per container
120
UPC/BARCODE
7429523671611
IngredientAmount% DV
wildcrafted Black Haw (Viburnum prunifolium) dried bark liquid extract970 mg--

Other ingredients: Menstruum

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Label statements
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Formulation

Origin of plant material: USA.

Manufactured in the USA in an FDA registered facility

Sugar free

Dried herb/menstruum ratio: 1:3 Expertly extracted Laboratory tested 330 mg/1 mL Premium product Super concentrated liquid herbal extract

Non GMO

No artificial ingredients, GMO, gluten, color additives, fillers, preservatives or binders. Natural Gluten Free

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Direction Shake well before use. Adults take up to 30 drops (1 mL, one full squeeze of the dropper bulb) in 3-4 fl. oz of juice or water up to 4 times a day. We recommend to seek expert medical advice before taking this or any other herbal supplements.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

Notice This product has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Precautions

Caution May have contraindications.

Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredients.

Consult a physician before using during pregnancy, if nursing, or if you are on any medications.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry, dark place.

Formula

Viburnum prunifolium

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

Seals/Symbols

Made in USA Made in an FDA registered facility Natural Gluten Free

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Black Haw by Herbal Terra label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Black Haw by Herbal Terra

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

Serving size1 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container120 Amounts shown are per serving.

970 mg per serving

Black Haw is a traditional herbal bark long used to ease menstrual cramps and uterine spasms, but modern human studies are very limited. It contains c...

Wildcrafted Black Haw (Viburnum prunifolium) dried bark liquid extract monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Black Haw by Herbal Terra Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Black Haw. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.

The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Black Haw, from the product label.

Herbal Terra

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Name
Herbal Terra
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Black Haw by Herbal Terra: Common Questions

Does Black Haw by Herbal Terra interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Black Haw. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Black Haw 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.
Is Black Haw safe during pregnancy?
No. Black Haw is rated possibly unsafe in pregnancy because effects on the uterus aren't well understood. The safety data advises against it unless your doctor specifically tells you otherwise. Talk with your healthcare provider before using it if you're pregnant or trying to conceive.
Can I take Black Haw if I'm breastfeeding?
There isn't enough safety information for nursing mothers. You'd want to discuss it with your doctor or pharmacist to see if it's right for you and your baby.
Does Black Haw work for heavy or painful periods?
Black Haw is traditionally used for dysmenorrhea (painful periods), but the evidence we hold shows insufficient reliable evidence to rate how well it actually works. Your doctor can discuss other options with more established benefits.
What is menstruum in this product?
Menstruum is a liquid used to extract the active compounds from the Black Haw bark and deliver them in liquid form. It's an inactive ingredient—a vehicle for the herb, not the active ingredient itself.
Does Black Haw interact with medications?
No interactions are documented in our data for Black Haw. That doesn't guarantee none exist, so it's still smart to check your specific medications with the tool on this page or ask your pharmacist.

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The Full Monographs Behind Black Haw’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Black Haw'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 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 Haw 1 reference
  1. Leung AY, Foster S. Encyclopedia of Common Natural Ingredients Used in Food, Drugs and Cosmetics. 2nd ed. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, 1996.

See these in context on the Black Haw 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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