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False Unicorn Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herb Pharm

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

False Unicorn is a dietary supplement by Herb Pharm with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for menstrual cramps, menopausal symptoms, female infertility support.Based on those ingredients, 740 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are False Unicorn liquid extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of False Unicorn by Herb 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.

From our pharmacy team — supplement deep dive

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.

False Unicorn by Herb Pharm is a liquid extract with one active ingredient: false unicorn. You're getting a concentrated form of the plant using certified organic alcohol and distilled water as the extraction base.

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

We hold no graded evidence for this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: Reproductive system restoration.
  • We looked for evidence on: Female infertility, Menstrual irregularity, Menopausal symptoms, Menstrual cramps.
  • Our graded evidence for these ingredients doesn't cover that particular purpose.

We don't have effectiveness data on file for false unicorn. The evidence for what it does isn't established in our records, so we can't tell you whether it works for any particular purpose.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient False Unicorn

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.

False unicorn is generally well tolerated at normal doses, but large amounts have been reported to cause nausea and vomiting. Safety data in humans is limited overall, so caution is warranted — especially with high doses, which may upset your stomach.

For pregnancy and breastfeeding, the safety data advises against it. Traditional use suggests false unicorn may affect the uterus, and there isn't enough safety information to recommend it while pregnant or breastfeeding.

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking it if you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or nursing.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient False Unicorn

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 — False Unicorn.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: lithium.
  • For scale: 741 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 False Unicorn, double-check if you're on any drugs processed by CYP2D6 (antidepressants, codeine, fentanyl, and others) or CYP3A4 (calcium channel blockers, chemotherapy drugs). Also let your pharmacist know if you take lithium.

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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.

False Unicorn is best suited for people not taking medications that rely on CYP2D6 or CYP3A4 processing, and definitely not for anyone on lithium. If you take any prescription drugs — especially antidepressants, pain medications, blood-pressure drugs, or chemotherapy — check with your pharmacist first.

Pregnant and breastfeeding people should skip this product.

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 Nov 25, 2014.

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 False Unicorn, straight from the product label.

Brand Herb Pharm
Barcode (UPC) 090700000707
Net contents 1 fl. Oz.; 29.6 mL
Market status Off market
Date entered into DSLD Nov 25, 2014
DSLD ID 39603
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic, Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for False Unicorn by Herb 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:
40 Drop(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
40 Drop(s)
UPC/BARCODE
090700000707
IngredientAmount% DV
False Unicorn liquid extract0 NP--

Other ingredients: certified organic Alcohol, distilled Water, certified organic False Unicorn extractives

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Label statements
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Formulation

CERTIFIED ORGANIC BY ORGANIC CERTIFIERS

GLUTEN-FREE

We prepare our False Unicorn Extract from the rhizome of Chamaelirium luteum plants which are Certified Organically Grown.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

THIS STATEMENT HAS NOT BEEN EVALUATED BY THE FDA. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, CURE OR PREVENT ANY DISEASE.

Storage

Store away from heat & light

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

SUGGESTED USE Shake Well Before Using Take up to 40 drops in 2 oz. of water or juice, two to four times per day. Best taken between meals.

Precautions

Keep Out of the Reach of Children

General Statements

SYSTEM RESTORATION Reproductive

To assure optimal extraction of False Unicorn's bioactive compounds, the rhizomes are hand-dug in the autumn, are carefully shade-dried, and are then thoroughly extracted.

FDA Statement of Identity

HERBAL SUPPLEMENT

General

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False Unicorn by Herb Pharm label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in False Unicorn by Herb Pharm

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

Serving size40 Drop(s) Dosage formLiquid Amounts shown are per serving.

False Unicorn liquid extract

Interacts with
740 drugs
0 NP per serving

False Unicorn is a North American plant whose root has long been used in traditional medicine for women's reproductive and menstrual concerns. There i...

False Unicorn liquid extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Certified organic Alcohol, Distilled Water, Certified organic False Unicorn extractives. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

False Unicorn by Herb Pharm Drug Interactions

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740 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in False Unicorn 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.

False Unicorn liquid extract3 drug types · 740 drugs

Cytochrome P450 2D6 (Cyp2D6) Substrates

In vitro, false unicorn extract inhibits cytochrome P450 2D6 (CYP2D6) activity. Theoretically, false unicorn might increase the levels of CYP2D6 substrates. Some of drugs that are CYP2D6 substrates include amitriptyline (Elavil), clozapine (Clozaril), codeine, desipramine (Norpramin), donepezil (Aricept), fentanyl (Duragesic), flecainide (Tambocor), fluoxetine (Prozac), meperidine (Demerol), methadone (Dolophine), metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol XL), olanzapine (Zyprexa), ondansetron (Zofran), tramadol (Ultram), trazodone (Desyrel), and others.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates

In vitro, false unicorn extract inhibits cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) activity. Theoretically, false unicorn might increase the levels of CYP3A4 substrates. Drugs that might be affected include some calcium channel blockers (diltiazem, nicardipine, verapamil), chemotherapeutic agents (etoposide, paclitaxel, vinblastine, vincristine, vindesine), antifungals (ketoconazole, itraconazole), glucocorticoids, cisapride (Propulsid), alfentanil (Alfenta), fentanyl (Sublimaze), losartan (Cozaar), fluoxetine (Prozac), midazolam (Versed), omeprazole (Prilosec), ondansetron (Zofran), propranolol (Inderal), fexofenadine (Allegra), and numerous others.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Lithium

False unicorn is thought to have diuretic properties. Theoretically, due to these potential diuretic effects, false unicorn 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 False Unicorn, from the product label.

Herb Pharm

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Name
Herb Pharm
City
Williams
State
OR
ZipCode
97544
Phone Number
800-348-4372
Web Address
www.herb-pharm.com
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False Unicorn by Herb Pharm: Common Questions

Does False Unicorn by Herb Pharm interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, False Unicorn has a known interaction with 740 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
False Unicorn 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 False Unicorn make me nauseous?
At normal doses, false unicorn is generally well tolerated. But large doses have been reported to cause nausea and vomiting, and it may upset your stomach.
Can I take this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
No. The safety data advises against it during pregnancy because of its traditional use affecting the uterus, and there isn't enough information to say it's safe while breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're in either situation.
What's in this liquid extract?
It's false unicorn extracted into certified organic alcohol and distilled water. The extractives are also certified organic.

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Sources & How We Checked

False Unicorn'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 4 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.

False Unicorn 4 references
  1. Newall CA, Anderson LA, Philpson JD. Herbal Medicine: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals. London, UK: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1996.
  2. McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
  3. Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.
  4. Ho SH, Singh M, Holloway AC, Crankshaw DJ. The effects of commercial preparations of herbal supplements commonly used by women on the biotransformation of fluorogenic substrates by human cytochromes P450. Phytother Res. 2011;25(7):983-9. PubMed

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