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Digestive Stimulation Complex Powder Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by TerraVita Premium Collection

Powder Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Digestive Stimulation Complex Powder is a dietary supplement by TerraVita Premium Collection with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for urinary tract and 'flushing' support, joint pain and arthritis, mild fluid retention (diuretic).Based on those ingredients, 578 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Boldo, Powder, Birch, Powder, Prickly Ash Tree, Powder. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Digestive Stimulation Complex Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection

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

Low disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Low

Most active ingredients don't disclose an individual amount — you can't tell how much of each you're getting.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 0 of its 3 active ingredients.
  • “Proprietary Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (1,000 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

This powder contains 3 active ingredients: birch powder, boldo powder, and prickly ash tree powder. Birch and prickly ash tree are herbal powders; boldo is also dried plant material.

There are no inactive other ingredients listed for this product.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Not assessable

The label doesn't state a purpose we can grade — see each ingredient's own graded uses on its monograph instead.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The product facts we hold don't include effectiveness evidence for this formulation as a whole. For the individual ingredients: birch is rated as having insufficient reliable evidence for joint pain, alopecia, or dandruff.

Boldo similarly has insufficient reliable evidence for benign prostatic hyperplasia, gallbladder disease, or kidney stones. Prickly ash tree has no effectiveness ratings in our data.

None of these ingredients have established evidence to support digestive stimulation specifically.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Birch Boldo Northern Prickly Ash

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 2 of the 3 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 3 of 3.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 3 of 3.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Birch is generally well tolerated in food-like amounts, but allergy and quality concerns warrant caution — birch and birch pollen can trigger allergic reactions, and topical birch products have caused allergic contact dermatitis in some people. Boldo is the greater safety concern: while it's well tolerated in food amounts, medicinal doses can cause significant harm, especially liver injury from the toxin ascaridole it contains.

Common side effects from boldo at higher doses are abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. Prickly ash tree has limited safety data and should be used cautiously and only short-term.

For pregnancy: the safety data advise against birch and boldo — birch has not enough data and boldo is considered possibly unsafe because it may stimulate the uterus. Prickly ash tree is also possibly unsafe in pregnancy.

For breastfeeding, safety has not been established for any of these three ingredients, so they're best avoided while nursing.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Birch Boldo Northern Prickly Ash

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?
  • 3 of the 3 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Northern Prickly Ash, Birch, Boldo.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; immunosuppressants / transplant drugs; lithium.
  • For scale: 579 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.

Before taking this product, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take any blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs like warfarin (moderate risk of bleeding), lithium (moderate risk of toxicity), tacrolimus or other transplant medications (moderate risk of reduced effectiveness), stomach-acid drugs like omeprazole, famotidine, or antacids (minor risk of reduced effectiveness), or diuretic drugs like furosemide (minor risk of reduced effectiveness).

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

This product combines three herbal powders with moderate-to-minor interactions across many medications. If you take blood thinners, lithium, transplant medications, or acid-reflux drugs, you'll need to check with your doctor or pharmacist before adding this — the interactions are real and could affect how your medicines work or your safety.

Pregnant or breastfeeding people should talk with their own healthcare provider first, as the safety data don't support use.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 3 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Feb 21, 2023.

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 Digestive Stimulation Complex Powder, straight from the product label.

Brand TerraVita Premium Collection
Barcode (UPC) 064435120252
Net contents 1 Ounce(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Feb 21, 2023
DSLD ID 285074
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Digestive Stimulation Complex Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection, 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:
0.25 Teaspoon(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
0.25 Teaspoon(s)
Servings per container
28
UPC/BARCODE
064435120252
IngredientAmount% DV
Proprietary Blend1000 mg--
Birch, Powder0 NP--
Boldo, Powder0 NP--
Prickly Ash Tree, Powder0 NP--

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Label statements
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FDA Statement of Identity

A Dietary Supplement

Brand IP Statement(s)

Copyright 2004 TerraVita - Distributed by ZooScape LLC, All Rights Reserved.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions Stir 1/4 of a teaspoon into a glass of water and consume 3 times daily, with meals.

General Statements

TerraVita is an exclusive line of premium natural products that use the finest, purest and most potent ingredients in the world. TerraVita's hallmarks are the highest possible standards of purity, potency, stability and freshness. All products are prepared with the greatest quality control, from raw materials through the entire manufacturing process, right up to the moment your product is sealed for freshness and shipped to you.

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FDA Disclaimer Statement

Statements not evaluated by FDA. Product not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Formula

Boldo, birch and ash tree

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Digestive Stimulation Complex Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection

These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size0.25 Teaspoon(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container28 Amounts shown are per serving.

Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.

Proprietary Blend

1000 mg per serving
Interaction report

Digestive Stimulation Complex Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection Drug Interactions

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578Drugs
482 Moderate 96 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Digestive Stimulation Complex Powder with known interactions, here are the types of medications they can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Boldo, Powder5 drug types · 482 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Theoretically, taking boldo with anticoagulant/antiplatelet drugs might increase the risk of bleeding.
Animal and in vitro research shows that boldine, a constituent of boldo, has antiplatelet activity. In one case report, an adult taking a combination of boldo and fenugreek with warfarin experienced an increase in international normalized ratio (INR); however, it is unclear if this effect was due to boldo, fenugreek, the combination, or another factor.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Hepatotoxic Drugs

Theoretically, taking boldo with hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of hepatic injury and disease.
Boldo leaf contains ascaridole, a known liver toxin. Many cases of hepatotoxicity, including elevated liver transaminase levels and jaundice, have been reported in patients taking boldo.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Lithium

Theoretically, taking boldo with lithium might increase the levels and clinical effects of lithium.
Boldo is believed to have diuretic effects. Theoretically, these diuretic effects might reduce the excretion of lithium. The dose of lithium might need to be decreased.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
Tacrolimus (Prograf)

Taking boldo with tacrolimus may decrease the levels and clinical effects of tacrolimus, potentially increasing the risk of transplant rejection.
In one case report, a patient with a long-term history of stable tacrolimus levels developed subtherapeutic levels after taking boldo 300 mg twice daily orally for several weeks. Tacrolimus levels returned to normal after discontinuing boldo. However, the mechanism of this interaction is unclear.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Warfarin (Coumadin)

A combination of boldo and fenugreek was thought to be associated with an increased international normalized ratio (INR) in a female on warfarin. It is not clear if boldo, fenugreek, or the combination played a role in this interaction. Therefore, boldo may have additive effects with warfarin.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D

Birch, Powder1 drug type · 75 drugs

Diuretic Drugs

Theoretically, birch might interfere with diuretic therapy.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D

Prickly Ash Tree, Powder3 drug types · 36 drugs

Antacids

Theoretically, northern prickly ash might decrease the effectiveness of antacids.
There are reports that northern prickly ash increases stomach acid.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
H2-Blockers

Theoretically, northern prickly ash might decrease the effectiveness of H2-blockers.
There are reports that northern prickly ash increases stomach acid.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Proton Pump Inhibitors (Ppis)

Theoretically, northern prickly ash might decrease the effectiveness of PPIs.
There are reports that northern prickly ash increases stomach acid.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Digestive Stimulation Complex Powder, from the product label.

TerraVita Premium Collection

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Name
TerraVita Fine Whole Herbs
City
Brampton
State
Ontario
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Digestive Stimulation Complex Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection: Common Questions

Does Digestive Stimulation Complex Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Digestive Stimulation Complex Powder has a known interaction with 578 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Digestive Stimulation Complex Powder contains 3 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is 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?
The safety data advise against it. Birch and prickly ash tree don't have enough information, while boldo is considered possibly unsafe because it may stimulate the uterus. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is right for you during pregnancy.
What does boldo do in this powder?
Boldo is included as an herbal ingredient, but the product facts we hold don't show established evidence that it supports digestive health or any other specific use. The ingredient is listed in the formula, but efficacy isn't rated in our data.
Can I take this while breastfeeding?
The safety data aren't on file for any of the three ingredients — birch, boldo, or prickly ash tree — during breastfeeding, so it's best avoided. Check with your doctor or pharmacist before using it while nursing.
What are the most common side effects?
Boldo at medicinal doses commonly causes abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. Birch can trigger allergic reactions in some people. Prickly ash tree has limited safety data, so side effects aren't well documented. If you have a known birch pollen allergy, this product may not be for you.
Is this safe to take long-term?
The product facts advise against it. Boldo is meant for short-term use only at low doses due to liver toxicity risk, and prickly ash tree should also be used only short-term because safety data are limited. Talk with your doctor about how long is safe for your situation.
Why does this interact with so many medications?
Boldo is the main driver — it interacts with blood thinners, liver-stress drugs, lithium, and transplant medications. Prickly ash tree increases stomach acid, which can blunt acid-reflux drugs. Even minor interactions add up across hundreds of medications in each category, which is why checking your exact prescription list is important.

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Digestive Stimulation Complex Powder'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.

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The 16 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.

Birch 4 references
  1. Robbers JE, Tyler VE. Tyler's Herbs of Choice: The Therapeutic Use of Phytomedicinals. New York, NY: The Haworth Herbal Press, 1999.
  2. Lahti, A. and Hannuksela, M. Immediate contact allergy to birch leaves and sap. Contact Dermatitis 1980;6(7):464-465. PubMed
  3. Allam JP, Wuestenberg E, Wolf H, et al. Immunologic response and safety in birch pollen sublingual versus oral vestibule immunotherapy: a pilot study. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014;133(6):1757-9.e3. PubMed
  4. Meyer-Hoffert U, Brasch J. Allergic contact dermatitis caused by betulin-containing triterpene extract from the outer bark of birch (Betula alba). Contact Dermatitis. 2013;68(6):382-3.

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Boldo 10 references
  1. Newall CA, Anderson LA, Philpson JD. Herbal Medicine: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals. London, UK: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1996.
  2. Lambert J, Cormier J. Potential interaction between warfarin and boldo-fenugreek. Pharmacotherapy 2001;21:509-12. PubMed
  3. Piscaglia F, Leoni S, Venturi A, et al. Caution in the use of boldo in herbal laxatives: a case of hepatotoxicity. Scand J Gastroenterol 2005;40:236-9. PubMed
  4. Agarwal SC, Crook JR, Pepper CB. Herbal remedies -- how safe are they? A case report of polymorphic ventricular tachycardia/ventricular fibrillation induced by herbal medication used for obesity. Int J Cardiol 2006;106:260-1. PubMed
  5. Teng, C. M., Hsueh, C. M., Chang, Y. L., Ko, F. N., Lee, S. S., and Liu, K. C. Antiplatelet effects of some aporphine and phenanthrene alkaloids in rabbits and man. J Pharm Pharmacol 1997;49(7):706-711. PubMed
  6. Carbajal R, Yisfalem A, Pradhan N, et al. Case report: Boldo (Peumus boldus) and tacrolimus interaction in a renal transplant patient. Transplant Proc 2014;46(7):2400-2. PubMed
  7. Almeida ER, Melo AM, Xavier H. Toxicological evaluation of the hydro-alcohol extract of the dry leaves of Peumus boldus and boldine in rats. Phytother Res 2000;14(2):99-102. DOI
  8. Ribeiro RJ, Silvestre C, Duarte C. Hidden risks of alternative medicines: a case of boldo-induced hepatotoxicity. J Diet Suppl 2017;14(2):186-90. PubMed
  9. Oliveira Sá A, Pimentel T, Oliveira N. Boldo-Induced Hepatotoxicity: A Case of Unexplained Jaundice. Eur J Case Rep Intern Med 2020;7(12):002116. PubMed
  10. Valdes R, Feuereisen A, Bellinghausen M. Allergic Contact Dermatitis to Boldo. Dermatitis 2021;32(2):e31-e32. PubMed

See these in context on the Boldo monograph →

Northern Prickly Ash 2 references
  1. McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
  2. Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.

See these in context on the Northern Prickly Ash monograph →

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