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Buchu Alcohol Free Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herbal Terra

Buchu Alcohol Free label
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Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Oct 7, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Buchu Alcohol Free 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: Moderate

Buchu Alcohol Free is a dietary supplement by Herbal Terra with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for urinary tract complaints, diuretic (increasing urine flow), bloating and fluid retention.Based on those ingredients, 483 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Buchu Leaf Extract, Dry. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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Check Your Meds Against Buchu Alcohol Free by Herbal Terra

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Buchu Alcohol Free 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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Generated from HelloPharmacist’s pharmacist-curated databases and editorial rules · Last generated Oct 8, 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, buchu leaf extract, dry, which is the plant material that gives the product its character. Its inactive ingredients are glycerin and water, which are included as the liquid base rather than as active components.

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 Buchu product and its label doesn't state a use — see Buchu'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.

We hold no effectiveness ratings for buchu in this product's data, so the evidence for what it does is not established in the data we hold.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Buchu

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.

Our safety notes say buchu is generally used in food amounts, but medicinal doses lack strong safety data, and the essential oil may be irritating. Our adverse effect records are empty, which does not guarantee that side effects won't occur.

For pregnancy, the entry is rated Likely Unsafe, and our safety notes advise avoiding buchu during pregnancy because it is traditionally thought to affect the uterus. For breastfeeding, the lactation entry reads Possibly Safe, but our safety notes say there isn't enough safety information, so they advise avoiding it while breastfeeding.

Talk with your own doctor or pharmacist about your personal situation.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Buchu

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

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 — Buchu.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; lithium.
  • For scale: 484 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.

Double-check hepatotoxic drugs (medicines that can strain the liver), anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs (blood thinners), and lithium before taking this product. Each interaction is rated Moderate in our data.

Use the search tool on this page to check your exact medications, and confirm with your own doctor or pharmacist.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and some safety-information gaps remain.

Buchu may be worth discussing with your doctor or pharmacist if you're looking into herbal liquids and don't take any of the medications listed below. People who take liver-affecting drugs, blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs, or lithium, and anyone who is pregnant or breastfeeding, should be careful and talk it over with their own healthcare provider before using it.

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 Nov 22, 2024.

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 Buchu Alcohol Free, straight from the product label.

Brand Herbal Terra
Barcode (UPC) 7386004874940
Net contents 2 Fluid Ounce(s); 60 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Nov 22, 2024
DSLD ID 324009
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 Buchu Alcohol Free 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
60
UPC/BARCODE
7386004874940
IngredientAmount% DV
Buchu Leaf Extract, Dry1156 mg--

Other ingredients: Glycerin, Water

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

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.

Precautions

We recommend to seek expert medical advice before taking. May have contraindications and cause adverse reaction.

Consult a physician before giving to children under 18, before using during pregnancy, if nursing, or if you are on any medications.

Consult a physician before giving to children under 18, before using during pregnancy, if nursing, or if you are on any medications. Keep out of the reach of children!

Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredients.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry, dark place.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

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

Formulation

cGMP Made in compliance with cGMP 21 CFR 111 in an FDA registered and inspected facility.

Sugar free

Expertly extracted 100% natural Premium product

No alcohol (ethyl), artificial ingredients, color additives, fillers or binders.

Natural Gluten free

Formula

Agathosma betulina

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

Seals/Symbols

Made in USA

General Statements

Organic Raw Material.

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Buchu Alcohol Free by Herbal Terra label

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Buchu Alcohol Free label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Buchu Alcohol Free 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 container60 Amounts shown are per serving.

Buchu Leaf Extract, Dry

Interacts with
483 drugs
1156 mg per serving Form: Agathosma betulina Leaf Extract, Dry

Buchu is a fragrant South African shrub whose leaves are traditionally used for urinary and bladder complaints and as a diuretic. Solid human studies...

Buchu Leaf Extract, Dry monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Buchu Alcohol Free by Herbal Terra Drug Interactions

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483Drugs
483 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Buchu Leaf Extract, Dry 483

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Buchu Alcohol Free interact with 483 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Buchu Alcohol Free interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Buchu Leaf Extract, Dry

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Buchu Alcohol Free 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.

Buchu Leaf Extract, Dry3 drug types · 483 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Buchu may have antiplatelet effects. Theoretically, buchu may enhance the effects of anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs and increase the risk of bleeding in some patients. Some anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs include aspirin, clopidogrel (Plavix), dalteparin (Fragmin), enoxaparin (Lovenox), heparin, ticlopidine (Ticlid), warfarin (Coumadin), and others.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Hepatotoxic Drugs

Buchu contains pulegone, a known hepatotoxin. There is some concern that buchu may adversely affect the liver, especially when the leaf is used in large doses or the oil is ingested. Theoretically, concomitant use with hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of liver damage. Some of these drugs include acarbose (Precose, Prandase), amiodarone (Cordarone), atorvastatin (Lipitor), azathioprine (Imuran), carbamazepine (Tegretol), cerivastatin (Baycol), diclofenac (Voltaren), felbamate (Felbatol), fenofibrate (Tricor), fluvastatin (Lescol), gemfibrozil (Lopid), isoniazid, itraconazole, (Sporanox), ketoconazole (Nizoral), leflunomide (Arava), lovastatin (Mevacor), methotrexate (Rheumatrex), nevirapine (Viramune), niacin, nitrofurantoin (Macrodantin), pioglitazone (Actos), pravastatin (Pravachol), pyrazinamide, rifampin (Rifadin), ritonavir (Norvir), rosiglitazone (Avandia), simvastatin (Zocor), tacrine (Cognex), tamoxifen, terbinafine (Lamisil), valproic acid, and zileuton (Zyflo)

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Lithium

Buchu is thought to have diuretic properties. Theoretically, buchu might reduce excretion and increase levels of lithium. The dose of lithium might need to be decreased.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
Buchu Leaf Extract, Dry full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Buchu Alcohol Free, from the product label.

Herbal Terra

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Name
Herbal Terra LLC
Phone Number
+18083857868
Web Address
herbalterra.com
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Buchu Alcohol Free by Herbal Terra: Common Questions

Does Buchu Alcohol Free by Herbal Terra interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Buchu Alcohol Free has a known interaction with 483 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Buchu Alcohol Free 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 Buchu Alcohol Free while pregnant?
Our pregnancy entry is rated Likely Unsafe, and our safety notes advise avoiding buchu during pregnancy. Please talk with your own doctor or pharmacist about your personal situation.
Is it okay while breastfeeding?
The lactation entry reads Possibly Safe, but our safety notes say there isn't enough safety information, so they advise avoiding it while breastfeeding. Please talk with your own doctor or pharmacist before using it.
What are the other ingredients in this liquid?
The inactive ingredients listed are glycerin and water. The active ingredient is buchu leaf extract, dry.
Are there any recorded side effects?
Our data holds no recorded adverse effects for buchu. That does not guarantee that side effects won't occur, and our safety notes say medicinal doses lack strong safety data.

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The Full Monographs Behind Buchu Alcohol Free’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Buchu

Interacts with 483 drugs

Buchu is a fragrant South African shrub whose leaves are traditionally used for urinary and bladder complaints and as a diuretic. Solid human studies are lacking, so its benefits are largely...

Read the full Buchu monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Buchu Alcohol Free'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 3 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.

Buchu 3 references
  1. Newall CA, Anderson LA, Philpson JD. Herbal Medicine: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals. London, UK: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1996.
  2. Fetrow CW, Avila JR. Professional's Handbook of Complementary & Alternative Medicines. 1st ed. Springhouse, PA: Springhouse Corp., 1999.
  3. Moolla A, Viljoen AM. 'Buchu' - Agathosma betulina and Agathosma crenulata (Retaceae): a review. J Ethnopharmacol 2008;119(3):413-9.

See these in context on the Buchu 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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