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Dream Herb Syrup Non-Alcohol Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Hawaii Pharm

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

Dream Herb Syrup Non-Alcohol 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 wild harvested Dream Herb. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Dream Herb Syrup Non-Alcohol 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

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 1 active ingredient.

This syrup contains one active ingredient: wild harvested Dream Herb (Calea zacatechichi), a plant used traditionally for various purposes. The inactive ingredients are vegetable glycerin, alcohol, water, and sugar — which form the liquid base despite the "non-alcohol" name on the label.

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, Stress, Anxiety, Sleep quality, Dream recall.
  • 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 that Dream Herb works for any of its traditional uses — headache, rheumatoid arthritis, insomnia, stress, or urticaria (hives). All available effectiveness ratings show insufficient reliable evidence.

That doesn't mean it doesn't work; it means rigorous human trials haven't been done or published in the sources we track.

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 history but very little modern safety data. In healthy volunteers, it's been observed to cause nausea, vomiting, and drowsiness — it's also quite bitter tasting.

The safety data advises against use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding because there isn't reliable information on effects to the baby or nursing infant.

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 this product, double-check with your doctor or pharmacist if you use CNS depressants (sedatives, sleeping pills, anti-anxiety drugs, or medications that cause drowsiness) or antidiabetes medications — the herb may amplify their effects or increase the risk of low blood sugar.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Only minor medication interactions are documented, and safety information is well characterized.

Dream Herb Syrup is a single-ingredient herbal product with traditional uses but no established modern evidence that it works. Its main interactions are with sedating medications and diabetes drugs.

If you take either type of medication, talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist before adding this product. Pregnancy and breastfeeding are also situations to discuss with your own healthcare provider.

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 Non-Alcohol, straight from the product label.

Brand Hawaii Pharm
Barcode (UPC) 6339127901704
Net contents 4 Fluid Ounce(s); 120 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Oct 23, 2020
DSLD ID 238017
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Dream Herb Syrup Non-Alcohol 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:
20 Drop(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
30 Drop(s)
UPC/BARCODE
6339127901704
IngredientAmount% DV
wild harvested Dream Herb0 NP--

Other ingredients: Vegetable Glycerin, Alcohol, Water, Sugar

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Label statements
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General Statements

Hawaii Pharm Non-Alcohol Herbal Extract Highest quality since 2008

Made with Aloha!

Formulation

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

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

Contains no alcohol

Description: We produced this extract according to precise standards where each herbs are individually extracted according to their distinct characteristic.We use a cold maceration extraction method, so that the active constituents of the herbs are extracted and maintained.

Non GMO Gluten free

Manufactured in an FDA registered facility. Ultra Sonic

Made in USA, Hawaii

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions for use: Shake well before using. Take about 20-30 drops in juice, water, tea or as desired up to four times per day.

Precautions

Warnings: Keep out of the reach of children.

Not to be used during pregnancy.

Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredients.

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

Do not use if seal is broken or missing.

Storage

Refrigerate after opening.

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 Non-Alcohol by Hawaii Pharm label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Dream Herb Syrup Non-Alcohol by Hawaii Pharm

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

Serving size20 Drop(s) Dosage formLiquid Amounts shown are per serving.

Wild harvested Dream Herb

Interacts with
334 drugs
0 NP 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...

Wild harvested Dream Herb monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Dream Herb Syrup Non-Alcohol 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 Non-Alcohol 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.

wild harvested Dream Herb2 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 Non-Alcohol, from the product label.

Hawaii Pharm

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Name
Hawaii Pharm LLC
City
Honolulu
State
HI
ZipCode
96815
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Dream Herb Syrup Non-Alcohol by Hawaii Pharm: Common Questions

Does Dream Herb Syrup Non-Alcohol by Hawaii Pharm interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Dream Herb Syrup Non-Alcohol 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 Non-Alcohol 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.
Will this help me sleep?
Dream Herb is used traditionally for sleep, but we don't have reliable evidence it works. Insomnia is listed as a use with insufficient evidence to rate.
What are the side effects?
In healthy volunteers, Dream Herb has caused nausea, vomiting, and drowsiness. It's also very bitter tasting. We have limited safety data overall because it hasn't been studied much in modern trials.
Is it safe to take while pregnant or breastfeeding?
No — there's not 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 in either situation.
Why does the label say "non-alcohol" when alcohol is listed in the ingredients?
The facts show both alcohol and vegetable glycerin in the inactive ingredients list. You may want to contact the manufacturer directly to clarify what "non-alcohol" means on their label.
Can I take this with my blood pressure medication?
Dream Herb's documented interactions are with CNS depressants and diabetes drugs. Blood pressure medications aren't in the known interaction categories, but you should still check with your pharmacist or doctor before adding any new supplement to your routine.
How much should I take?
The product facts don't include dosing information. Check the bottle label or contact the manufacturer for recommended serving size and frequency.

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Sources & How We Checked

Dream Herb Syrup Non-Alcohol'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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