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Dietary supplement

Buckbean (Bogbean) Leaf Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by TerraVita

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

Buckbean (Bogbean) Leaf is a dietary supplement by TerraVita with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for rheumatoid arthritis and joint pain, poor appetite and digestive upset, bitter tonic.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 Buckbean (Bogbean) Leaf 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.

From our pharmacy team — supplement deep dive

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: Buckbean Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract. Buckbean (also called bogbean) is a plant traditionally used in herbal medicine.

The extract is prepared in glycerin, a sweet-tasting liquid often used to preserve and deliver herbal preparations.

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 Bogbean product and its label doesn't state a use — see Bogbean'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 data for Buckbean Leaf in our files, so we can't tell you whether it works for any particular purpose based on the evidence we have on hand.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Bogbean

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.

Buckbean is generally well tolerated when taken by mouth at typical doses. At large doses, though, it can irritate your stomach and cause diarrhea, pain, nausea, and vomiting.

Safety data during pregnancy and breastfeeding is limited, and the available information suggests it's best avoided during both. If you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Bogbean

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 ingredients we could check. Still, run your exact medications through the search tool on this page, or ask your pharmacist to confirm there's nothing unexpected before you start.

The bottom line

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

Buckbean Leaf is generally well tolerated at normal doses, but we have limited safety information overall — especially for pregnancy and breastfeeding. If you're considering it, it's worth discussing with your own doctor or pharmacist first, particularly if you're pregnant or nursing.

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, 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 Buckbean (Bogbean) Leaf, straight from the product label.

Brand TerraVita
Barcode (UPC) 064435221874
Net contents 1 Fluid Ounce(s); 30 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Nov 22, 2022
DSLD ID 280109
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 Buckbean (Bogbean) Leaf 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
064435221874
IngredientAmount% DV
Buckbean Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract0.13 NP--

Other ingredients: Glycerin

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Label statements
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Brand IP Statement(s)

Copyright 2018 TerraVita - Distributed by ZooScape LLC, All Rights Reserved.

Formula

Glycerite liquid extract (1:5)

Formulation

Alcohol free No flavor

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

Buckbean (Bogbean) Leaf by TerraVita label

The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Buckbean (Bogbean) Leaf 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.

0.13 NP per serving

Bogbean is a wetland plant whose bitter leaves have long been used in folk medicine for joint pain, poor appetite, and digestion. Good-quality human s...

Buckbean Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Buckbean (Bogbean) Leaf by TerraVita Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Buckbean (Bogbean) Leaf. 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 Buckbean (Bogbean) Leaf, 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

Buckbean (Bogbean) Leaf by TerraVita: Common Questions

Does Buckbean (Bogbean) Leaf by TerraVita interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Buckbean (Bogbean) Leaf. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Buckbean (Bogbean) Leaf 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 for Buckbean during pregnancy and breastfeeding is limited, and it's best avoided during both. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is right for you.
What side effects might I have?
At normal doses, Buckbean is generally well tolerated. At high doses, it can irritate your stomach and cause diarrhea, pain, nausea, and vomiting. Start with the recommended dose and don't exceed it.
What is Buckbean used for?
Buckbean is a plant used in traditional herbal medicine, but we don't have effectiveness data on file for any specific condition. Your pharmacist can tell you more about its traditional uses.
Is there anything else in this product besides Buckbean?
The active ingredient is Buckbean Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract. It also contains glycerin, which is an inactive ingredient used to preserve and deliver the extract.

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Buckbean (Bogbean) Leaf label
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The Full Monographs Behind Buckbean (Bogbean) Leaf’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Buckbean (Bogbean) Leaf'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.

Bogbean 1 reference
  1. Newall CA, Anderson LA, Philpson JD. Herbal Medicine: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals. London, UK: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1996.

See these in context on the Bogbean 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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