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Glossy Privet Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herbal Terra

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

Glossy Privet is a dietary supplement by Herbal Terra 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 (Ligustrum lucidum) dried fruit liquid extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Glossy Privet by Herbal Terra

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 (Ligustrum lucidum) dried fruit liquid extract. The liquid is made using menstruum, a standard extraction medium.

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.

The facts we hold do not include effectiveness ratings for glossy privet, so we cannot tell you whether this ingredient is established to work 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.

Glossy privet is generally well tolerated, and no adverse effects have been reported in the data we hold. However, people with allergies to pollen from related plants—including common privet, olive, ash, and lilac—may have cross-reactivity, especially if they have allergic rhinitis or asthma.

Human safety data are limited, which is why the product is best avoided during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.

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 for mood stabilization, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting this product — glossy privet may raise lithium levels and require a dose adjustment. For all other medications, no interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we hold information on.

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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 is a single-ingredient liquid extract used in some traditional herbal formulas, though robust safety and effectiveness evidence is not established. The main concern is a moderate interaction with lithium; if you take that medication, check with your doctor or pharmacist before using this product.

If you have pollen allergies to related plants, proceed with caution.

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 Sep 25, 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 Herbal Terra
Barcode (UPC) 7429523497440
Net contents 4 Fluid Ounce(s); 120 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Sep 25, 2020
DSLD ID 234866
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 Herbal Terra, 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:
1 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 mL
Servings per container
120
UPC/BARCODE
7429523497440
IngredientAmount% DV
certified organic Glossy Privet (Ligustrum lucidum) dried fruit liquid extract970 mg--

Other ingredients: Menstruum

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Direction Shake well before use. Adults take up to 30 drops (1 mL, one full squeeze of the dropper bulb) in 3-4 fl. oz of juice or water up to 4 times a day. We recommend to seek expert medical advice before taking this or any other herbal supplements.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

Notice This product has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Formulation

Manufactured in the USA in an FDA registered facility

Alcohol free

Dried herb/menstruum ratio: 1:3 Expertly extracted Laboratory tested 330 mg/1 mL Premium product Alcohol-free liquid herbal extract

Non GMO

No artificial ingredients, GMO, gluten, color additives, fillers, preservatives or binders. Natural Gluten Free

Precautions

Caution May have contraindications.

Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredients.

Consult a physician before using during pregnancy, if nursing, or if you are on any medications.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry, dark place.

Formula

Ligustrum lucidum

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

Seals/Symbols

Made in USA Made in an FDA registered facility Natural Gluten Free

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Glossy Privet by Herbal Terra label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Glossy Privet by Herbal Terra

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 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 (Ligustrum lucidum) dried fruit liquid extract monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Glossy Privet by Herbal Terra Drug Interactions

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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 (Ligustrum lucidum) dried fruit liquid 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.

Herbal Terra

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Name
Herbal Terra
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Glossy Privet by Herbal Terra: Common Questions

Does Glossy Privet by Herbal Terra 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.
Is glossy privet safe during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
No. There isn't enough safety information to use it during pregnancy, and there are no reliable safety data for breastfeeding, so both are best avoided. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
Can I take this if I have pollen allergies?
Be cautious. Glossy privet is related to plants like olive, ash, and lilac, and people allergic to those pollens may react to it—especially if they have allergic rhinitis or asthma. If you have a known pollen allergy, check with your doctor or pharmacist first.
What is glossy privet used for?
Glossy privet is used in traditional herbal formulas, but the facts we hold don't specify the intended purpose or confirm that it's effective for any particular condition.
Are there any reported side effects?
No adverse effects have been reported in the data we hold. The main safety concern is the potential pollen cross-reactivity in people with allergies to related plant species.

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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

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