Glossy Privet Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Hawaii Pharm
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Glossy Privet 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
Glossy Privet is a dietary supplement by Hawaii Pharm with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for liver and kidney support in traditional medicine, immune support, anti-aging and general tonic.Based on those ingredients, 1 medication has a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are certified organic Glossy Privet extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Glossy Privet by Hawaii 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.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: certified organic glossy privet extract in a liquid form. The extract is preserved in vegetable palm glycerin, pharmaceutical-grade alcohol, and purified artesian Hawaiian water.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
We don't have effectiveness data on file for glossy privet. The evidence supporting its use isn't established in the facts available to us, so we can't tell you whether it works for any particular purpose.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Human safety data for glossy privet are limited. The product is generally used in small amounts in traditional formulas, but we don't have solid information on how well tolerated it is.
Allergic reactions including respiratory allergies (allergic rhinitis, asthma) have been reported with pollen from related plants in the same family, such as common privet, olive, ash, and lilac—so if you have allergies to those, mention it to your doctor or pharmacist. The safety data advise against use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Because human information is scarce, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is right for you before you start.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
If you take lithium, check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting this product—the extract may raise lithium levels and your dose might need to be adjusted. No other medication interactions are documented for the ingredient we could check.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
Glossy Privet by Hawaii Pharm is a single-ingredient liquid extract with limited human safety data. If you take lithium, your dose may need adjustment—that's a must-discuss with your doctor or pharmacist.
Because evidence on how well it works isn't established and safety information is thin, have a conversation with your own healthcare provider to decide if it's the right choice for you.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Oct 23, 2020.
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 Glossy Privet, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Hawaii Pharm |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 650905458279 |
| Net contents | 4 Fluid Ounce(s); 120 mL |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Oct 23, 2020 |
| DSLD ID | 237426 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic, Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Glossy Privet by Hawaii Pharm, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| certified organic Glossy Privet extract | 970 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Vegetable Palm Glycerin, pharmaceutical grade Alcohol, artesian Hawaiian purified Water
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General Statements
Hawaii Pharm Herbal Extract Highest quality since 2008
Made with Aloha!
Formulation
Contains no GMO, gluten, artificial colors, heavy metals, preservatives, pesticides, fertilizers.
Super concentrated liquid herbal extract. Dry herb/menstruum ratio: 1:3.
Manufactured in an FDA registered facility.
Non GMO Gluten free
Made in USA, Hawaii
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions for use: Shake well before using. Take about 20-30 drops (0.7-1 ml, one full squeeze of the dropper bulb) to 2-4 oz of juice or water up to 4 times per day.
Precautions
Warning: Keep out of the reach of children.
May have contraindications. We recommend to seek expert medical advice before taking.
Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredients.
Consult a physician before using during pregnancy, if nursing or taking any medications.
Do not use if seal is broken or missing.
Storage
Store in a cool dry place.
Formula
(Ligustrum lucidum)
FDA Statement of Identity
Herbal Dietary Supplement
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.
Seals/Symbols
FDA Registered Facility Made in United States of America USA
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Glossy Privet by Hawaii Pharm label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Glossy Privet by Hawaii Pharm
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size0.7 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container120 Amounts shown are per serving.
Certified organic Glossy Privet extract
Interacts with1 drug
Glossy Privet (Ligustrum lucidum) is a fruit long used in Traditional Chinese Medicine, often combined with other herbs as a liver and kidney 'tonic.'...
Certified organic Glossy Privet extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Vegetable Palm Glycerin, Pharmaceutical grade Alcohol, Artesian Hawaiian purified Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Glossy Privet by Hawaii Pharm Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Glossy Privet by Hawaii Pharm does interact with one important medication: lithium, a mood stabilizer.
The extract has diuretic properties—it may increase how much fluid your body holds onto—which can raise lithium levels in your blood. If you take lithium, your dose may need to be adjusted, so this is a conversation you'll want to have with your doctor or pharmacist before starting this product.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Additionally, no interactions are documented for other medication types in our data. That said, human safety information on glossy privet is limited, so it's worth running through your complete medication list with the tool below to be thorough.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Glossy Privet interact with 1 drug. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Glossy Privet interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. certified organic Glossy Privet extract
Lithium Carbonate (prescription Drug)Eskalith, Lithium Carbonate
How Lithium Carbonate (prescription Drug) interacts with Glossy Privet — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Glossy Privet ExtractLithium Moderate
Interaction Summary
Glossy privet is thought to have diuretic properties.
Read the full Certified Organic Glossy Privet Extract + Lithium Carbonate (prescription Drug) interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Glossy Privet 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.
certified organic Glossy Privet extract
Lithium
Glossy privet is thought to have diuretic properties. Theoretically, due to these potential diuretic effects, glossy privet might reduce excretion and increase levels of lithium. The dose of lithium might need to be decreased.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Glossy Privet, from the product label.
Hawaii Pharm
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- Hawaii Pharm LLC
- City
- Honolulu
- State
- HI
- ZipCode
- 96815
- Web Address
- www.hawaiipharm.com
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The Full Monographs Behind Glossy Privet’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Glossy Privet'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 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.
Glossy Privet 2 references
- Pajaron MJ, Vila L, Prieto I, et al. Cross-reactivity of Olea europaea with other Oleaceae species in allergic rhinitis and bronchial asthma. Allergy 1997;52:829-35.
- Batanero E, Gonzalez De La Pena MA, Villalba M, et al. Isolation, cDNA cloning and expression of Lig v 1, the major allergen from privet pollen. Clin Exp Allergy 1996;26:1401-10. DOI
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