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Dietary supplement

Buckwheat Sugar Free Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herbal Terra

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

Buckwheat Sugar Free is a dietary supplement by Herbal Terra with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for heart and circulation health, blood sugar support, source of fiber and protein.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 Buckwheat Sugar 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.

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: buckwheat husk extract in dried form. Buckwheat is a plant seed traditionally used in herbal preparations.

The liquid formulation also includes alcohol, water, and glycerin as inactive ingredients to deliver the extract.

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 Buckwheat product and its label doesn't state a use — see Buckwheat'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 buckwheat husk extract is not yet established in the data we hold. Studies have not provided reliable evidence to rate it for cardiovascular disease, chronic venous insufficiency (problems with blood flow in leg veins), diabetes, or diabetic eye damage.

That doesn't mean it won't help — it means the research isn't there yet to say either way.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Buckwheat

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.

Buckwheat as a whole food is generally well tolerated. However, allergic reactions can happen in some people and children — symptoms may include skin sensitization, allergic rhinitis (hay fever-like symptoms), asthma, eye inflammation, nausea, vomiting, or in rare cases anaphylaxis (a severe whole-body reaction).

People with occupational or household exposure to buckwheat (such as from a buckwheat-stuffed pillow) may become sensitized, causing allergic rhinitis or asthma. For pregnancy and breastfeeding, buckwheat foods appear fine, but safety data for concentrated supplement doses is not well studied and remains unclear — talk to your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Buckwheat

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 in this product. Check your exact medications with the search tool on this page to be sure.

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.

Herbal Terra Buckwheat Sugar Free is generally well tolerated if you're not allergic to buckwheat. It has no documented medication interactions with the ingredients we could check.

If you have a known buckwheat allergy or have had allergic reactions to it before, steer clear. Pregnant or breastfeeding — check with your pharmacist first, since safety data for supplements at these doses isn't established.

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, 2025.

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 Buckwheat Sugar Free, straight from the product label.

Brand Herbal Terra
Barcode (UPC) 7439500530589
Net contents 2 Fluid Ounce(s); 60 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Sep 25, 2025
DSLD ID 324857
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 Buckwheat Sugar 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
7439500530589
IngredientAmount% DV
Buckwheat Husk Extract, Dry983 mg--

Other ingredients: Alcohol, Water, Glycerin

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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

Organic alcohol

No artificial ingredients, color additives, fillers or binders.

Natural Gluten free

Formula

Polygonum fagopyrum

Organic alcohol

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

General Statements

Organic raw material.

Seals/Symbols

Made in USA

See for yourself

Buckwheat Sugar Free by Herbal Terra label

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

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Buckwheat Sugar 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.

Buckwheat Husk Extract, Dry

No known
interactions
983 mg per serving Form: Polygonum fagopyrum Husk Extract, Dry

Buckwheat is a nutritious, naturally gluten-free seed that is high in fiber, protein, and antioxidants like rutin. As a food it can be part of a heart...

Buckwheat Husk Extract, Dry monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Buckwheat Sugar Free by Herbal Terra Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Buckwheat Sugar Free. 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 Buckwheat Sugar Free, from the product label.

Herbal Terra

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Name
Herbal Terra LLC
Phone Number
+18083857868
Web Address
herbalterra.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Buckwheat Sugar Free by Herbal Terra: Common Questions

Does Buckwheat Sugar Free by Herbal Terra interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Buckwheat Sugar Free. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Buckwheat Sugar 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 this if I'm allergic to buckwheat?
No. Buckwheat allergies can trigger skin reactions, asthma, eye inflammation, nausea, vomiting, or in severe cases anaphylaxis. If you have a known buckwheat allergy, avoid this product.
Is it safe to take while pregnant or breastfeeding?
The safety data for concentrated buckwheat supplements during pregnancy and breastfeeding isn't well studied yet. Buckwheat foods are likely fine, but supplement doses are a different story. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice before starting it.
Does buckwheat actually work for blood sugar or heart health?
The evidence isn't established in the data we hold. Studies haven't provided reliable evidence yet to say whether buckwheat helps with diabetes, heart disease, or related conditions — more research is needed.
What's in this besides the buckwheat extract?
The liquid also contains alcohol, water, and glycerin — these are inactive ingredients used to deliver the extract.
Can occupational or household buckwheat exposure cause problems?
Yes. People exposed to buckwheat at work or at home (like from a buckwheat-stuffed pillow) can become sensitized, which may cause allergic rhinitis or asthma symptoms over time.

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The Full Monographs Behind Buckwheat Sugar Free’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Buckwheat Sugar 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 12 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.

Buckwheat 12 references
  1. Schiffner R, Przybilla B, Burgdorff T, et al. Anaphylaxis to buckwheat. Allergy 2001;56:1020-1. PubMed
  2. Lee SY, Lee KS, Hong CH, Lee KY. Three cases of childhood nocturnal asthma due to buckwheat allergy. Allergy 2001;56:763-6. PubMed
  3. Wieslander G, Norback D. Buckwheat allergy. Allergy 2001;56:703-4.
  4. Skrabanja V, Liljeberg Elmstahl HG, Kreft I, Bjorck IM. Nutritional properties of starch in buckwheat products: studies in vitro and in vivo. J Agric Food Chem 2001;49:490-6. PubMed
  5. Bijlani RL, Gandhi BM, Gupta MC, et al. Effect of whole buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum) flour supplementation on lipid profile & glucose tolerance. Indian J Med Res 1985;81:162-8.
  6. Fritz SB, Gold BL. Buckwheat pillow-induced asthma and allergic rhinitis. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2003;90:355-8. PubMed
  7. Ihme, N., Kiesewetter, H., Jung, F., Hoffmann, K. H., Birk, A., Muller, A., and Grutzner, K. I. Leg oedema protection from a buckwheat herb tea in patients with chronic venous insufficiency: a single-centre, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled c
  8. Archimowicz-Cyrylowska B and et al. Clinical effect of buckwheat herb, Ruscus extract and troxerutin on retinopathy and lipids in diabetic patients. Phytother Res 1996;10(659):62. DOI
  9. Cifuentes L, Mistrello G, Amato S, et al. Identification of cross-reactivity between buckwheat and coconut. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2015 Dec;115(6):530-2. PubMed
  10. De Maat-Bleeker F, Stapel SO. Cross-reactivity between buckwheat and latex. Allergy. 1998 May;53(5):538-9. PubMed
  11. Qiu J, Liu Y, Yue Y, Qin Y, Li Z. Dietary tartary buckwheat intake attenuates insulin resistance and improves lipid profiles in patients with type 2 diabetes: a randomized controlled trial. Nutr Res. 2016 Dec;36(12):1392-1401. PubMed
  12. Li L, Lietz G, Seal C. Buckwheat and CVD risk markers: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Nutrients. 2018;10(5). pii: E619. PubMed

See these in context on the Buckwheat monograph →

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