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Dream Herb Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Hawaii Pharm

Dream Herb label
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Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Minor
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Dream Herb 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: Minor

Dream Herb is a dietary supplement by Hawaii Pharm with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for promoting vivid or lucid dreams, sleep and relaxation, digestive upset.Based on those ingredients, 334 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated minor. The ingredients most likely to interact are wildcrafted Dream Herb extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Dream Herb by Hawaii Pharm

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.

Dream Herb is a single-ingredient liquid supplement containing wildcrafted Calea zacatechichi extract—a plant with a long folk history, particularly in Central America. The extract is prepared in a base of vegetable palm glycerin, pharmaceutical-grade alcohol, and purified Hawaiian artesian water.

Does it work?

Not established
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 established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use — see Calea Zacatechichi's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: promote vivid or lucid dreams and sleep.
  • We looked for evidence on: Insomnia, Anxiety, Stress, Dream recall, Sleep quality.
  • The closest evidence on file: Calea Zacatechichi is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Anxiety (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Calea Zacatechichi is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Insomnia, Stress.

The evidence we hold doesn't establish whether Dream Herb works for any of the conditions it's traditionally used for—headache, rheumatoid arthritis, insomnia, stress, or urticaria (hives). All of these carry insufficient reliable evidence ratings, which means the research either isn't there or isn't solid enough yet to draw firm conclusions about how well it actually works.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Calea Zacatechichi

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.

Dream Herb has a long folk-use history, but there's very little modern safety data backing it up. In volunteers, it's bitter-tasting and can trigger nausea, vomiting, and drowsiness.

Some people also reported retching. Because the extract causes somnolence (sleepiness) in healthy people and alters sleep architecture—reducing deep sleep and dream sleep—you'll want to be cautious about when and how often you use it.

The safety data advises against use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. 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 Calea Zacatechichi

Meds to double-check

Minor interactions only
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Minor only

Only Minor-severity interactions are documented for these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Calea Zacatechichi.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Minor.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 334 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 you take Dream Herb, double-check with your doctor or pharmacist if you're on CNS depressants—sedatives, sleeping pills, anti-anxiety medications, opioids, or alcohol—because this product may increase drowsiness. Also check if you take any antidiabetes drugs (insulin, metformin, or others), since Calea zacatechichi may lower blood sugar and raise the risk of low blood sugar episodes.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Only minor medication interactions are documented, and safety information is well characterized.

Dream Herb is a traditional plant extract with very limited modern research. If you take any sedating medication or diabetes drugs, check your full medication list with your doctor or pharmacist before starting it.

It's generally not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Because we don't have solid evidence it works for the conditions it's marketed for, weigh whether it's worth trying against the lack of proven benefit.

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 Oct 23, 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 Dream Herb, straight from the product label.

Brand Hawaii Pharm
Barcode (UPC) 0787699204857
Net contents 4 Fluid Ounce(s); 120 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Oct 23, 2020
DSLD ID 237245
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Dream Herb by Hawaii Pharm, 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:
0.7 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 mL
Servings per container
120
UPC/BARCODE
0787699204857
IngredientAmount% DV
wildcrafted Dream Herb extract970 mg--

Other ingredients: Vegetable Palm Glycerin, pharmaceutical grade Alcohol, artesian Hawaiian purified Water

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Label statements
These statements are the manufacturer’s wording, reproduced from the product label — the label is saying it, not HelloPharmacist. We don’t verify or endorse them.
General Statements

Hawaii Pharm Herbal Extract Highest quality since 2008

Made with Aloha!

Formulation

Contains no GMO, gluten, artificial colors, heavy metals, preservatives, pesticides, fertilizers.

Super concentrated liquid herbal extract. Dry herb/menstruum ratio: 1:3.

Manufactured in an FDA registered facility.

Non GMO Gluten free

Made in USA, Hawaii

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions for use: Shake well before using. Take about 20-30 drops (0.7-1 ml, one full squeeze of the dropper bulb) to 2-4 oz of juice or water up to 4 times per day.

Precautions

Warning: Keep out of the reach of children.

May have contraindications. We recommend to seek expert medical advice before taking.

Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredients.

Consult a physician before using during pregnancy, if nursing or taking any medications.

Do not use if seal is broken or missing.

Storage

Store in a cool dry place.

Formula

(Calea Zacatechichi)

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Dietary Supplement

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Seals/Symbols

FDA Registered Facility Made in United States of America USA

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Dream Herb by Hawaii Pharm label

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Dream Herb label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Dream Herb by Hawaii Pharm

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

Serving size0.7 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container120 Amounts shown are per serving.

Wildcrafted Dream Herb extract

Interacts with
334 drugs
970 mg per serving

Calea zacatechichi, often called 'dream herb,' is a Mexican plant traditionally used to encourage vivid dreams and to treat digestive complaints and f...

Wildcrafted Dream Herb extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Vegetable Palm Glycerin, Pharmaceutical grade Alcohol, Artesian Hawaiian purified Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Dream Herb by Hawaii Pharm Drug Interactions

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334 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

wildcrafted Dream Herb extract 334

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Dream Herb interact with 334 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Dream Herb interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. wildcrafted Dream Herb extract

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Dream Herb 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.

wildcrafted Dream Herb extract2 drug types · 334 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, taking Calea zacatechichi with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Animal research shows that Calea zacatechichi lowers blood glucose levels. Theoretically, combining Calea zacatechichi with antidiabetes drugs might result in additive effects.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cns Depressants

Theoretically, Calea zacatechichi might increase the sedative effects of CNS depressants.
Calea zacatechichi can cause CNS depression in animals and humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
wildcrafted Dream Herb extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Dream Herb, from the product label.

Hawaii Pharm

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Name
Hawaii Pharm LLC
City
Honolulu
State
HI
ZipCode
96815
Web Address
www.hawaiipharm.com
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Dream Herb by Hawaii Pharm: Common Questions

Does Dream Herb by Hawaii Pharm interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Dream Herb has a known interaction with 334 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Dream Herb 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.
What is Calea zacatechichi, and what's it supposed to do?
It's a plant used traditionally in Central America, often taken for sleep, dreams, headache, and stress. The evidence we hold doesn't establish whether it actually works for any of these purposes, though—that's why all its uses carry insufficient evidence ratings.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No. There isn't enough reliable safety data, so it's best avoided during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for you.
What side effects might I notice?
In healthy volunteers, the main ones were drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, and retching. It's also very bitter-tasting. Some people experience changes to their sleep pattern—less deep sleep and fewer dreams.
Why does this say it interacts with 334 medications?
That's the total count of individual drugs affected across the two interaction types—CNS depressants and antidiabetes drugs. Your specific medications may or may not be on that list; use the checker on this page to see what you're actually on.
Is this safe if I don't take any medications?
The product has very little modern safety research overall, even in people not on drugs. The nausea, vomiting, and drowsiness it can cause are real, so starting with a small amount and paying attention to how you feel is a smart approach.

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The Full Monographs Behind Dream Herb’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Calea Zacatechichi

Interacts with 334 drugs

Calea zacatechichi, often called 'dream herb,' is a Mexican plant traditionally used to encourage vivid dreams and to treat digestive complaints and fever. Human research is very limited, so...

Read the full Calea Zacatechichi monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Dream Herb'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 2 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.

Calea Zacatechichi 2 references
  1. Mayagoitia, L., Diaz, J. L., Contreras, C. M. Psychopharmacologic analysis of an alleged oneirogenic plant: Calea zacatechichi. J Ethnopharmacol. 1986;18:229-243. PubMed
  2. Roman, Ramos R., Alarcon-Aguilar, F., Lara-Lemus, A., and Flores-Saenz, J. L. Hypoglycemic effect of plants used in Mexico as antidiabetics. Arch.Med.Res 1992;23:59-64.

See these in context on the Calea Zacatechichi 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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