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Forest Prana Elixir Tincture Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Raw Forest Foods

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

Forest Prana Elixir Tincture is a dietary supplement by Raw Forest Foods with 4 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for enlarged prostate (bph) symptoms, seasonal allergies, joint pain and arthritis.Based on those ingredients, 796 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Green Citrus Peel Extract, Stinging Nettle Root Extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Forest Prana Elixir Tincture by Raw Forest Foods

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 4 active ingredients.
  • “Forest Prana Elixir Proprietary Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (3 mL) without saying how much of each component you get.

This liquid tincture contains 4 active ingredients: stinging nettle root extract, RAW pine pollen extract, green citrus peel extract, and Cape jasmine fruit extract. The product is delivered in a base of water and alcohol.

Stinging nettle root has been studied most — the evidence suggests it may help with diabetes and possibly benign prostate enlargement, though the research is still limited for most other uses. We have very little data on the other three ingredients' effectiveness.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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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: adaptogenic balance and renewal support.
  • We looked for evidence on: stress adaptation, immune resilience, vitality.
  • Our graded evidence for these ingredients doesn't cover that particular purpose.

The only ingredient with meaningful evidence is stinging nettle root, which is possibly effective for diabetes. For everything else — hay fever, anemia, asthma, prostate health, gum disease, and the mental alertness claimed for jasmine — the evidence in our data is either insufficient or not established.

If you're considering this tincture for a specific health goal, the evidence is strongest only for blood sugar support, and even that is preliminary. Talk with your doctor about whether it's right for your situation.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Stinging Nettle Tangerine Jasmine

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 3 of the 3 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 3 of 3.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 3 of 3.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Stinging nettle is generally well tolerated, though some people report constipation or diarrhea. Rare cases of liver injury have been reported with herbal products containing stinging nettle, usually in multi-ingredient blends.

Stinging nettle is not safe in pregnancy — the safety data advises against it. It is also not safe during breastfeeding; avoid it until you talk with your doctor.

Green citrus peel extract is generally safe as food, but concentrated extracts need caution and medical guidance. Cape jasmine is well tolerated in small amounts, but you should avoid large medicinal doses and undiluted essential oil without your doctor's approval.

Topical contact with jasmine can rarely cause allergic skin reactions.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Stinging Nettle Tangerine Jasmine

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?
  • 2 of the 3 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Stinging Nettle, Tangerine.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; diabetes medications; lithium.
  • For scale: 797 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 blood thinners like warfarin (Coumadin), diabetes medications, water pills (diuretics), or lithium, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using this product. The stinging nettle in it may interfere with how these drugs work.

Also double-check any sedatives or medications processed by your liver's CYP3A4 enzyme, in case the green citrus peel affects them.

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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.

This product is built mainly around stinging nettle, which has moderate interactions with blood thinners, diabetes drugs, water pills, and lithium — so it's not right for everyone. The other ingredients add little established evidence of benefit.

If you take any prescription medication, especially warfarin, diabetes meds, diuretics, or lithium, check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting it.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 3 of 4 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Aug 22, 2024.

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 Forest Prana Elixir Tincture, straight from the product label.

Brand Raw Forest Foods
Barcode (UPC) 850004627037
Net contents 4 Fluid Ounce(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Aug 22, 2024
DSLD ID 314607
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Forest Prana Elixir Tincture by Raw Forest Foods, 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:
3 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
3 mL
Servings per container
39
UPC/BARCODE
850004627037
IngredientAmount% DV
Stinging Nettle Root Extract0 NP--
RAW Pine Pollen Extract0 NP--
Green Citrus Peel Extract0 NP--
Forest Prana Elixir Proprietary Blend3 mL--
Cape Jasmine Fruit Extract0 NP--

Other ingredients: Water, Alcohol

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Label statements
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Precautions

Caution: Do not exceed recommended dose.

Pregnant or nursing mothers, children under the age of 18, and individuals with a known medical condition should consult a physician before using this - or any - dietary supplement.

Pregnant or nursing mothers, children under the age of 18, and individuals with a known medical condition should consult a physician before using this - or any - dietary supplement.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Do not use if safety seal is damaged or missing.

General Statements

Discover the infinite power within Rooted in tradition and steeped in science, we craft high-integrity, hand-selected ingredients and masterful formulations into the finest Adaptogenics and Tonics available. Welcome to the trail family.

Elevated Formulated by Master Herbalists Batch 922

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, adults take 3 mL (approx. 3 dropperfuls) 1-2 times daily, preferably on an empty stomach. Please consult a qualified healthcare practitioner prior to use. Resist latency: Shake well before use.

Formulation

Adaptogenic Dual-stage extraction Made in USA with global ingredients

Balance Renew Adaptogenic & synergistic Dual-stage extraction

This product is gluten free, vegan and manufactured in the US with global ingredients in a certified cGMP reg. facility.

This product is gluten free, vegan and manufactured in the US with global ingredients in a certified cGMP reg. facility.

This product is gluten free, vegan and manufactured in the US with global ingredients in a certified cGMP reg. facility.

Formula

Mountain Harvest Pine Pollen

Full spectrum 1:2 tincture Forest Prana Elixir offers a synergistic and elevated formula of Mountain Harvest Pine Pollen and Stinging Nettle Root - potentiated with Chen Pi and Zhi Zi. Each serving contains 1.5 grams of whole, tinctured herbs.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Storage

Store at room temperature.

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.

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Forest Prana Elixir Tincture by Raw Forest Foods label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Forest Prana Elixir Tincture by Raw Forest Foods

These are the 4 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size3 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container39 Amounts shown are per serving.

Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.

Forest Prana Elixir Proprietary Blend

3 mL per serving

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

Interaction report

Forest Prana Elixir Tincture by Raw Forest Foods Drug Interactions

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796Drugs
164 Moderate 632 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Forest Prana Elixir Tincture with known interactions, here are the types of medications they can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Green Citrus Peel Extract2 drug types · 643 drugs

Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates

In vitro, tangeretin, a constituent of tangerine, induces a 52% increase in the metabolism of midazolam by cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4). This suggests that tangeretin may stimulate CYP3A4 activity. However, in humans, drinking tangerine juice 200 mL slightly delayed the absorption, but did not affect the metabolism, of midazolam, a CYP3A4 substrate. Theoretically, tangerine juice might increase CYP3A4 activity and decrease levels of drugs metabolized by this enzyme. However, this effect is unlikely.
Some drugs metabolized by CYP3A4 include amitriptyline (Elavil), amiodarone (Cordarone), citalopram (Celexa), felodipine (Plendil), lansoprazole (Prevacid), ondansetron (Zofran), prednisone (Deltasone, Orasone), sertraline (Zoloft), sibutramine (Meridia), and many others.

Likelihood Unlikely Evidence B
Midazolam (Versed)

In vitro, tangeretin, a constituent of tangerine, appears to increase the metabolism of midazolam in human liver microsomes by up to 52%. However, in humans, drinking tangerine juice 200 mL slightly delayed the absorption, but did not affect the metabolism, of midazolam. Theoretically, tangerine juice might increase the metabolism and reduce the effects of midazolam. However, this effect is unlikely.

Likelihood Unlikely Evidence B

Stinging Nettle Root Extract4 drug types · 164 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, stinging nettle might have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs.
Clinical research shows that stinging nettle might decrease blood glucose levels in patients with diabetes.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Diuretic Drugs

Theoretically, combining stinging nettle with diuretic drugs may have additive effects.
Animal research suggests that the above ground parts and roots of stinging nettle may have a diuretic effect.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Lithium

Theoretically, stinging nettle might reduce excretion and increase levels of lithium.
Animal research suggests that stinging nettle has diuretic and natriuretic properties, which could alter the excretion of lithium. The dose of lithium might need to be decreased.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Warfarin (Coumadin)

There is some concern that stinging nettle might decrease the effects of anticoagulant drugs such as warfarin.
Stinging nettle contains a significant amount of vitamin K. When taken in large quantities, this might interfere with the activity of warfarin.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Forest Prana Elixir Tincture, from the product label.

Raw Forest Foods

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Name
Raw Forest Foods LLC
Street Address
11 Elmwood Avenue, Suite 102
City
Burlington
State
VT
ZipCode
05402
Phone Number
(802) 349-1347
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Forest Prana Elixir Tincture by Raw Forest Foods: Common Questions

Does Forest Prana Elixir Tincture by Raw Forest Foods interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Forest Prana Elixir Tincture has a known interaction with 796 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Forest Prana Elixir Tincture contains 4 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is 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.
Is stinging nettle safe during pregnancy?
No — the safety data advises against it during pregnancy because of traditional concerns about effects on the uterus. If you're pregnant or planning to become pregnant, talk with your doctor before using this product.
Can I take this while breastfeeding?
The safety data for stinging nettle during breastfeeding has not been established, so it's best to avoid it until you talk with your doctor. We don't have enough information to know whether it's safe for your baby.
What are the most common side effects?
With the stinging nettle in this product taken by mouth, the most common side effects are constipation or diarrhea. Topical contact with the raw plant causes itching, rash, and stinging. In general, it's well tolerated, but reactions vary by person.
Does this product actually work for diabetes?
The evidence for stinging nettle and diabetes is preliminary — it's rated possibly effective, meaning there's some research suggesting it may help lower blood sugar, but the evidence isn't strong. Talk with your doctor about whether it's appropriate for your diabetes care.
What is RAW Pine Pollen Extract supposed to do?
We don't hold any data on pine pollen extract in our files, so I can't tell you what it's meant to do or how it works. Your doctor or pharmacist may be able to point you toward other sources of information about it.
Is there anything else I should know about this tincture?
It's delivered in an alcohol base, so keep that in mind if you avoid alcohol or take medications that interact with it. Also, if you have liver concerns, be aware that very rare cases of liver injury have been reported with herbal products containing stinging nettle — discuss this with your doctor if you have any liver condition.

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Forest Prana Elixir Tincture'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 33 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.

Stinging Nettle 23 references
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  2. Newall CA, Anderson LA, Philpson JD. Herbal Medicine: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals. London, UK: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1996.
  3. The Review of Natural Products by Facts and Comparisons. St. Louis, MO: Wolters Kluwer Co., 1999.
  4. Schulz V, Hansel R, Tyler VE. Rational Phytotherapy: A Physician's Guide to Herbal Medicine. Terry C. Telger, transl. 3rd ed. Berlin, GER: Springer, 1998.
  5. Leung AY, Foster S. Encyclopedia of Common Natural Ingredients Used in Food, Drugs and Cosmetics. 2nd ed. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, 1996.
  6. Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.
  7. Mittman P. Randomized, double-blind study of freeze-dried Urtica dioica in the treatment of allergic rhinitis. Planta Med 1990;56:44-7.
  8. Vontobel HP, Herzog R, Rutishauser G, Kres H. [Results of a double-blind study on the effectiveness of ERU (extractum radicis Urticae) capsules in conservative treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia]. (Abstract). Urologe A 1985;24:49-51.
  9. Randall C, Randall H, Dobbs F, et al. Randomized controlled trial of nettle sting for treatment of base-of-thumb pain. J R Soc Med 2000;93:305-9. PubMed
  10. Caliskaner Z, Karaayvaz M, Ozturk S. Misuse of a herb: stinging nettle (Urtica urens) induced severe tongue oedema. Complement Ther Med 2004;12:57-8. PubMed
  11. Krzeski, T., Kazon, M., Borkowski, A., Witeska, A., and Kuczera, J. Combined extracts of Urtica dioica and Pygeum africanum in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia: double-blind comparison of two doses. Clin Ther 1993;15(6):1011-1020.
  12. Randall, C., Meethan, K., Randall, H., and Dobbs, F. Nettle sting of Urtica dioica for joint pain--an exploratory study of this complementary therapy. Complement Ther Med 1999;7(3):126-131. PubMed
  13. Tahri, A., Yamani, S., Legssyer, A., Aziz, M., Mekhfi, H., Bnouham, M., and Ziyyat, A. Acute diuretic, natriuretic and hypotensive effects of a continuous perfusion of aqueous extract of Urtica dioica in the rat. J Ethnopharmacol 2000;73(1-2):95-100. PubMed
  14. Sahin, M., Yilmaz, H., Gursoy, A., Demirel, A. N., Tutuncu, N. B., and Guvener, N. D. Gynaecomastia in a man and hyperoestrogenism in a woman due to ingestion of nettle (Urtica dioica). N.Z.Med.J. 2007;120(1265):U2803.
  15. Randall, C., Dickens, A., White, A., Sanders, H., Fox, M., and Campbell, J. Nettle sting for chronic knee pain: a randomised controlled pilot study. Complement Ther.Med. 2008;16(2):66-72. PubMed
  16. Rayburn, K., Fleischbein, E., Song, J., Allen, B., Kundert, M., Leiter, C., and Bush, T. Stinging nettle cream for osteoarthritis. Altern.Ther.Health Med. 2009;15(4):60-61.
  17. Oliver, F., Amon, E. U., Breathnach, A., Francis, D. M., Sarathchandra, P., Black, A. K., and Greaves, M. W. Contact urticaria due to the common stinging nettle (Urtica dioica)-- histological, ultrastructural and pharmacological studies. Clin Exp Dermato PubMed
  18. Kulze, A. and Greaves, M. Contact urticaria caused by stinging nettles. Br.J Dermatol. 1988;119(2):269-270. PubMed
  19. Patten G. Medicinal plant review: Urtica. Aust J Med Herbalism 1993;5(1):5-13.
  20. Maor D, Little M. Skin contact with a stinging tree requiring intensive care unit admission. Contact Dermatitis. 2017 Nov;77(5):335-37. PubMed
  21. Easton L, Vaid S, Nagel AK, Venci JV, Fortuna RJ. Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica): An Unusual Case of Galactorrhea. Am J Case Rep 2021;22:e933999. PubMed
  22. Niazi B, Ahmed K, Ahmed M, Ali S, Song K, Elias S. Drug-Induced Liver Injury from Herbal Liver Detoxification Tea. Case Rep Gastroenterol 2022;16(3):612-617. PubMed
  23. Nnamani I, Tolu-Akinnawo O, Dufera RR, Akintunde A, Maliakkal B. Tinospora cordifolia (Guduchi/Giloy)-Induced Liver Injury: A Case Review. Cureus 2023;15(5):e39793. PubMed

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Tangerine 3 references
  1. Yuan, J. M., Wang, X. L., Xiang, Y. B., Gao, Y. T., Ross, R. K., and Yu, M. C. Preserved foods in relation to risk of nasopharyngeal carcinoma in Shanghai, China. Int J Cancer 2000;85(3):358-363. DOI
  2. Backman, J. T., Maenpaa, J., Belle, D. J., Wrighton, S. A., Kivisto, K. T., and Neuvonen, P. J. Lack of correlation between in vitro and in vivo studies on the effects of tangeretin and tangerine juice on midazolam hydroxylation. Clin Pharmacol Ther 2000; PubMed
  3. Vilaplana, J. and Romaguera, C. Contact dermatitis from the essential oil of tangerine in fragrance. Contact Dermatitis 2002;46(2):108. PubMed

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Jasmine 7 references
  1. Larsen, W., Nakayama, H., Fischer, T., Elsner, P., Frosch, P., Burrows, D., Jordan, W., Shaw, S., Wilkinson, J., Marks, J., Jr., Sugawara, M., Nethercott, M., and Nethercott, J. Fragrance contact dermatitis: a worldwide multicenter investigation (Part II PubMed
  2. Sakamoto, R., Minoura, K., Usui, A., Ishizuka, Y., and Kanba, S. Effectiveness of aroma on work efficiency: lavender aroma during recesses prevents deterioration of work performance. Chem Senses 2005;30(8):683-691. PubMed
  3. Heuberger, E. and Ilmberger, J. The influence of essential oils on human vigilance. Nat.Prod.Commun. 2010;5(9):1441-1446. DOI
  4. Bedi, B. M. Jasmine flower-contact dermatitis. (Report of a case). Indian J.Dermatol. 1971;16(3):61-62.
  5. Schaller M and Korting HC. Allergic airborne contact dermatitis from essential oils used in aromatherapy. Clin Exp Dermatol 1995;20(2):143-145.
  6. Morgan CJ, Das RK, Joye A, et al. Cannabidiol reduces cigarette consumption in tobacco smokers: preliminary findings. Addict Behav 2013;38(9):2433-6. PubMed
  7. González-de-Olano D, Córdoba-Guijarro S, Marín-Manzano E, Bartolomé B. Allergy to jasmine is not always delayed contact allergy. Dermatitis. 2012;23(2):94-5. PubMed

See these in context on the Jasmine monograph →

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