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Extra Strength Java Tea (Orthosiphon) 450 mg 4:1 Extract Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by TerraVita Premium Collection

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

Extra Strength Java Tea (Orthosiphon) 450 mg 4:1 Extract is a dietary supplement by TerraVita Premium Collection with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for urinary tract health, mild fluid retention, kidney and bladder support.Based on those ingredients, 173 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Java Tea Extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Extra Strength Java Tea (Orthosiphon) 450 mg 4:1 Extract 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

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: Java Tea Extract at 450 mg in a 4:1 concentration, meaning the extract is four times more potent than the raw herb. The capsules are made with gelatin and water as inactive ingredients.

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 Java Tea product and its label doesn't state a use — see Java Tea'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 isn't established in our data for either of Java tea's traditional uses. For high blood pressure and urinary tract infections, the data we hold shows insufficient reliable evidence to rate whether it works.

You'd want to talk with your doctor about what the current research actually supports before relying on it for either condition.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Java Tea

How safe is it?

Some data gaps
Safety Information · database check
Some gaps

Safety data exists for these ingredients, but with some important gaps.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 0 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.

Java tea is generally well tolerated when taken short-term, but human safety data are limited — we just don't have a lot of real-world experience to draw from. The safety data advises against it during pregnancy and while breastfeeding, so if you're pregnant, nursing, or planning to become pregnant, skip this one and talk with your doctor about safer alternatives.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Java Tea

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?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Java Tea.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: lithium.
  • For scale: 173 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.

If you take a blood pressure medication (any type), check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting — Java tea may lower your pressure further. If you take lithium, the same goes: Java tea's diuretic effect could change how your body handles it and may require a dose adjustment.

Run your exact medications through the tool on this page to be sure.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and some safety-information gaps remain.

This is a single-ingredient supplement for people interested in Java tea's traditional use for blood pressure or urinary tract health. If you take a blood pressure medication or lithium, you'll need to check with your doctor or pharmacist first — the interactions could be significant.

Pregnant or nursing? This one's not advised.

Otherwise, have the conversation with your own healthcare provider about whether it's right for you.

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 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 Extra Strength Java Tea (Orthosiphon) 450 mg 4:1 Extract , straight from the product label.

Brand TerraVita Premium Collection
Barcode (UPC) 064435110451
Net contents 100 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Feb 21, 2023
DSLD ID 285939
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
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 Extra Strength Java Tea (Orthosiphon) 450 mg 4:1 Extract 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:
1 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
100
UPC/BARCODE
064435110451
IngredientAmount% DV
Java Tea Extract450 mg--

Other ingredients: Gelatin, Water

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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 Take 1 capsule, 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.

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Extra Strength Java Tea (Orthosiphon) 450 mg 4:1 Extract by TerraVita Premium Collection label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Extra Strength Java Tea (Orthosiphon) 450 mg 4:1 Extract by TerraVita Premium Collection

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

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container100 Amounts shown are per serving.

Java Tea Extract

Interacts with
173 drugs
450 mg per serving

Java Tea is a Southeast Asian herb traditionally used as a gentle diuretic and for urinary tract and kidney support. Some early lab, animal, and small...

Java Tea Extract monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Extra Strength Java Tea (Orthosiphon) 450 mg 4:1 Extract by TerraVita Premium Collection Drug Interactions

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173Drugs
173 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Extra Strength Java Tea (Orthosiphon) 450 mg 4:1 Extract 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.

Java Tea Extract2 drug types · 173 drugs

Antihypertensive Drugs

Some preliminary clinical evidence suggests that Java tea has antihypertensive effects. Further, animal research suggests that Java tea has diuretic properties. Theoretically, taking Java tea with other antihypertensive drugs might increase the effects and risk for hypotension with these drugs.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
Lithium

Animal research suggests that Java tea has diuretic properties. Theoretically, due to these effects, Java tea might reduce excretion and increase levels of lithium. The dose of lithium might need to be decreased.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Extra Strength Java Tea (Orthosiphon) 450 mg 4:1 Extract , from the product label.

TerraVita Premium Collection

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

Extra Strength Java Tea (Orthosiphon) 450 mg 4:1 Extract by TerraVita Premium Collection: Common Questions

Does Extra Strength Java Tea (Orthosiphon) 450 mg 4:1 Extract by TerraVita Premium Collection interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Extra Strength Java Tea (Orthosiphon) 450 mg 4:1 Extract has a known interaction with 173 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Extra Strength Java Tea (Orthosiphon) 450 mg 4:1 Extract 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 pregnant or breastfeeding?
No, the safety data advises against it. There isn't enough data to know it's safe during pregnancy or while breastfeeding, so it's best avoided at those times. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about what's appropriate for you.
What does Java tea actually do?
Traditionally it's used for high blood pressure and urinary tract infections, and animal research suggests it may have blood pressure–lowering and diuretic (urine-increasing) properties. However, the evidence in our data is insufficient to say whether it actually works for either condition in people.
Is this safe to take long-term?
We don't have enough human data to say. It's considered well tolerated short-term, but long-term safety hasn't been well studied. If you're thinking of taking it regularly, talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist.
What are the side effects?
The data we hold doesn't list specific adverse effects reported in trials. That doesn't mean there are none — it just means they weren't documented in the information we have. If you experience anything unusual after starting it, let your pharmacist know.

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The Full Monographs Behind Extra Strength Java Tea (Orthosiphon) 450 mg 4:1 Extract ’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Extra Strength Java Tea (Orthosiphon) 450 mg 4:1 Extract '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.

Java Tea 2 references
  1. Cicero AF, De Sando V, Izzo R, Vasta A, Trimarco A, Borghi C. Effect of a combined nutraceutical containing Orthosiphon stamineus effect on blood pressure and metabolic syndrome components in hypertensive dyslipidaemic patients: a randomized clinical tria
  2. Vahlensieck W, Lorenz H, Schumacher-Stimpfl A, Fischer R, Naber KG. Effect of a herbal therapy on clinical symptoms of acute lower uncomplicated urinary tract infections in women: Secondary analysis from a randomized controlled trial. Antibiotics (Basel). PubMed

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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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