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Dream Herb Syrup Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Hawaii Pharm

Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Minor
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Minor

Dream Herb Syrup 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 syrup. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Dream Herb Syrup 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 Syrup contains one active ingredient: wildcrafted Dream Herb (Calea zacatechichi), a plant syrup traditionally used in folk medicine. The syrup itself is made with vegetable palm glycerin, pharmaceutical-grade alcohol, and artesian Hawaiian purified water as inactive ingredients that carry and preserve the herb.

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.
  • We looked for evidence on: Insomnia, Dream enhancement, Sleep quality.
  • The closest evidence on file: Calea Zacatechichi is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Insomnia (Natural Medicines).

The evidence for Dream Herb is thin. Our data shows insufficient reliable evidence to rate it for headache, rheumatoid arthritis, insomnia, stress, or urticaria (hives).

If you're thinking about it for one of these uses, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether the limited evidence makes sense for your situation.

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 history in folk medicine but very little modern safety data. It's bitter tasting and can cause nausea, vomiting, or drowsiness in some people.

The data advises against using it during pregnancy or while breastfeeding because there isn't enough safety information to know it's okay. If you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, check 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 taking Dream Herb Syrup, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take any CNS depressants (sedatives, sleep aids, anxiety medications, or other drugs that slow brain activity) or antidiabetes drugs (medications to manage blood sugar). Both types have minor documented interactions with this product.

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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 Syrup may be worth considering if you're interested in traditional sleep or stress support, but the evidence for effectiveness isn't established in our data. If you take diabetes medications or CNS depressants like sleep aids, you'll want to check your exact drugs against the interaction tool first.

Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting it, especially if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking any regular medications.

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 Syrup, straight from the product label.

Brand Hawaii Pharm
Barcode (UPC) 650905488085
Net contents 4 Fluid Ounce(s); 120 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Oct 23, 2020
DSLD ID 237286
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 Syrup 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
650905488085
IngredientAmount% DV
wildcrafted Dream Herb syrup970 mg--

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

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Label statements
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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.

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 Syrup by Hawaii Pharm label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Dream Herb Syrup 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 syrup

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 syrup 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 Syrup by Hawaii Pharm Drug Interactions

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334Drugs
334 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Dream Herb Syrup 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 syrup2 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
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Dream Herb Syrup, 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
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Dream Herb Syrup by Hawaii Pharm: Common Questions

Does Dream Herb Syrup by Hawaii Pharm interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Dream Herb Syrup 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 Syrup 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 Dream Herb, and what's it supposed to do?
Dream Herb (Calea zacatechichi) is a plant traditionally used in folk medicine, often for sleep and relaxation. Our data doesn't have reliable evidence yet that it works for headache, insomnia, stress, arthritis, or hives, so the effectiveness isn't established.
Can I take Dream Herb Syrup if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No—the safety data advises against it during pregnancy and while breastfeeding because there isn't enough information to know it's safe. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're in either situation.
What side effects might I notice?
Dream Herb is bitter tasting and can cause nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, and somnolence in some people. Healthy volunteers in studies also showed changes in sleep patterns, including less deep and REM sleep. Most people who try it won't have serious problems, but these are the effects that have been observed.
Why does the label say it interacts with so many medications?
Dream Herb has minor interactions with two broad categories: CNS depressants (like sleep aids and sedatives) and antidiabetes drugs. The number 334 reflects all the individual medications that fall into those two types—it doesn't mean every single one will affect you, but any drug in those categories should be checked first.
Is the syrup safe to use long-term?
There's very little modern safety data on long-term use of Dream Herb, even though it has a traditional history. If you're thinking about using it regularly, check with your doctor or pharmacist to make sure it's okay for you.

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Sources & How We Checked

Dream Herb Syrup'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 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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