Fireweed Flower Essence Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Fireweed Flower Essence 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
Fireweed Flower Essence is a dietary supplement by Flower Essence Services with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for prostate and urinary symptoms, digestive upset and diarrhea, skin irritation (topical).We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.
HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Fireweed Flower Essence by Flower Essence Services
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.
What’s inside
Low disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: an infusion of fireweed (Epilobium angustifolium) at a concentration of 1 part herb to 6,000 parts liquid. The other ingredients are water and brandy, which serve as preservatives and carriers for the herbal extract.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The data we hold rates fireweed for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) — enlarged prostate — as having insufficient reliable evidence to rate. In plain terms, there isn't enough solid research yet to say whether it works for that purpose or not.
How safe is it?
Some data gaps
Fireweed is generally considered low-risk when taken as a tea, but human safety data are limited overall. The safety information available isn't robust enough to recommend use during pregnancy, and it's best avoided while breastfeeding.
Because the research is thin, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this if you're pregnant, nursing, or have any health concerns.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredient we checked. That doesn't guarantee none exist — the safety information overall is limited — so check your exact medications with the tool on this page before you start.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and some safety-information gaps remain.
Fireweed Flower Essence is marketed for prostate health, but the evidence to back that up isn't solid yet. If you're curious about trying it, know that safety data are sparse — especially in pregnancy and while breastfeeding.
Check with your doctor or pharmacist first, especially if you're on any medications or have ongoing health issues.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jan 24, 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
General information
Key facts about Fireweed Flower Essence, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Flower Essence Services |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 782932112081 |
| Net contents | 1 fl. Oz.; 30 mL |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jan 24, 2014 |
| DSLD ID | 29671 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Fireweed Flower Essence by Flower Essence Services, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| infusion (1:6000) of Epilobium angustifolium | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: Water, Brandy
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FDA Statement of Identity
herbal supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: Four drops, four times daily
Seals/Symbols
FES Quintessentials(TM)
DEMETER
Formulation
Made with organic ingredients Certified by Stellar Certification Services, Inc.
Brand IP Statement(s)
Certified Biodynamic(R) by the Demeter Association, Inc.
General Statements
BEST BY 04/2021 110414 Professional quality backed by over a quarter century of international use.
General
110414
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Fireweed Flower Essence by Flower Essence Services label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
Label images are published by the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database for the version of this product on file. Always read your actual product label.
View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Fireweed Flower Essence by Flower Essence Services
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size4 Drop(s) Dosage formLiquid Amounts shown are per serving.
Infusion (1:6000) of Epilobium angustifolium
No knowninteractions
Fireweed is a wild flowering plant used traditionally as a tea and folk remedy, most often for prostate, urinary, digestive, and skin complaints. Huma...
Infusion (1:6000) of Epilobium angustifolium monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Water, Brandy. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Fireweed Flower Essence by Flower Essence Services Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Fireweed Flower Essence. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Fireweed Flower Essence, from the product label.
Fireweed Flower Essence by Flower Essence Services: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Fireweed Flower Essence’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Fireweed Flower Essence'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.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
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 1 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.
Fireweed 1 reference
- Esposito C, Santarcangelo C, Masselli R, et al. Epilobium angustifolium L. extract with high content in oenothein B on benign prostatic hyperplasia: A monocentric, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Biomed Pharmacother. 2021 Jun; 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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