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Dietary supplement

Fireweed Flower Essence Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Flower Essence Services

Liquid Category: Botanical
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

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.

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.

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
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 Fireweed product and its label doesn't state a use — see Fireweed'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 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.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Fireweed

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.

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.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Fireweed

Meds to double-check

No known interactions
Known Interaction Concern · database check
No known interactions

No medication interactions are currently documented for the matched ingredients — that isn't a guarantee none exist.

Why this rating?
  • None of the 1 matched ingredient has a documented medication interaction on file.

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.

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 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

At a glance

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)
From the label
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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

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
4 Drop(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
4 Drop(s)
UPC/BARCODE
782932112081
IngredientAmount% DV
infusion (1:6000) of Epilobium angustifolium0 NP--

Other ingredients: Water, Brandy

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Label statements
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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

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What’s inside

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.

0 NP per serving

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 & interactions

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

Interaction report

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.

The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Fireweed Flower Essence, from the product label.

Flower Essence Services

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Phone Number
800-548-0075
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Fireweed Flower Essence by Flower Essence Services: Common Questions

Does Fireweed Flower Essence by Flower Essence Services interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Fireweed Flower Essence. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Fireweed Flower Essence 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 fireweed used for?
This product is marketed for benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH — an enlarged prostate. The data we hold show there isn't enough reliable research yet to confirm it actually works for that.
Is it safe to take while pregnant?
The safety data aren't solid enough to recommend fireweed during pregnancy. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice based on your situation.
Can I take it while breastfeeding?
It's best to avoid this product while breastfeeding because there isn't enough safety information. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you're nursing and considering it.
What are the inactive ingredients?
The liquid is made with water and brandy. Brandy acts as a preservative for the herbal extract.
Are there any reported side effects?
No side effects are listed in the data we hold, but remember that human safety information for fireweed overall is limited.

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Fireweed Flower Essence label
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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

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.

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
  1. 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

See these in context on the Fireweed monograph →

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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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