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Glossy Privet Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Hawaii Pharm

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

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.

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.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

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

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.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Glossy Privet

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.

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.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Glossy Privet

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 — Glossy Privet.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: lithium.
  • For scale: 1 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 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.

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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.

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 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

At a glance

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
From the label
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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

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
0.7 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 mL
Servings per container
120
UPC/BARCODE
650905458279
IngredientAmount% DV
certified organic Glossy Privet extract970 mg--

Other ingredients: Vegetable Palm Glycerin, pharmaceutical grade Alcohol, artesian Hawaiian purified Water

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Label statements
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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

See for yourself

Glossy Privet by Hawaii Pharm label

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What’s inside

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.

970 mg per serving

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 & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Vegetable Palm Glycerin, Pharmaceutical grade Alcohol, Artesian Hawaiian purified Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Glossy Privet by Hawaii Pharm Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each 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 extract1 drug type · 1 drug

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.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Glossy Privet, from the product label.

Hawaii Pharm

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Name
Hawaii Pharm LLC
City
Honolulu
State
HI
ZipCode
96815
Web Address
www.hawaiipharm.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Glossy Privet by Hawaii Pharm: Common Questions

Does Glossy Privet by Hawaii Pharm interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Glossy Privet has a known interaction with 1 medication. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Glossy Privet 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.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
The safety data advise against glossy privet during pregnancy and while breastfeeding because human information is very limited. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about your options before you start.
What does glossy privet do?
We don't have effectiveness data on file, so we can't tell you what it's been shown to do. The evidence supporting its use isn't established in our data.
Are there any reported side effects?
No side effects have been reported with glossy privet itself. However, allergic reactions—including respiratory allergies like allergic rhinitis and asthma—have been seen with pollen from related plants like common privet, olive, ash, and lilac, so mention it to your doctor or pharmacist if you have those allergies.
What's in this liquid besides the extract?
The extract is in vegetable palm glycerin, pharmaceutical-grade alcohol, and artesian Hawaiian purified water.
Is this safe to take?
Human safety data for glossy privet are limited, so we don't have enough information to say it's well tolerated. Before you start, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for you.

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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.

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
  1. 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.
  2. 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

See these in context on the Glossy Privet monograph →

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