Glossy Privet Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Herbal Terra
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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 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.
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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.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
Glossy Privet is a single-ingredient formula containing certified organic glossy privet (Ligustrum lucidum) dried fruit liquid extract. The extract is prepared using menstruum, a traditional herbal solvent.
Beyond that, the product contains no other active ingredients—just the carrier used to deliver the extract.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
We hold no effectiveness data for glossy privet in our records. While it has a long history in traditional herbal medicine, clinical evidence supporting its use for any specific condition isn't on file here.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Human safety data for glossy privet are limited, and the product should be used cautiously. The safety information we have advises against taking it during pregnancy or while breastfeeding due to insufficient data either way.
Respiratory allergies (allergic rhinitis or asthma) and cross-allergenicity have been reported with pollen from related plants in the Oleaceae family, including common privet, olive, ash, and lilac—so if you have a known allergy to any of those plants, mention it to your doctor or pharmacist before trying this. No adverse effects have been formally reported in studies, but the evidence base is small.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
If you take lithium (for bipolar disorder or depression), check with your doctor or pharmacist before using this product—glossy privet may raise lithium levels in your blood. No interactions are documented in our data for any other medication types.
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 traditional herbal extract with very limited human safety data and no established clinical evidence in our records. If you take lithium, you must check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting it.
If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or allergic to plants in the Oleaceae family (privet, olive, ash, lilac), talk with your healthcare provider first.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Nov 21, 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 | Herbal Terra |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 7429523397351 |
| Net contents | 4 Fluid Ounce(s); 120 mL |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Nov 21, 2020 |
| DSLD ID | 233860 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic, Gluten Free, Sugar Free |
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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
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| certified organic Glossy Privet (Ligustrum lucidum) dried fruit liquid extract | 970 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Menstruum
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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
Sugar free
Dried herb/menstruum ratio: 1:3 Expertly extracted Laboratory tested 330 mg/1 mL Premium product Super concentrated 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
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 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.
Certified organic Glossy Privet (Ligustrum lucidum) dried fruit liquid 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 (Ligustrum lucidum) dried fruit liquid extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Menstruum. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Glossy Privet by Herbal Terra Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Herbal Terra's Glossy Privet is a single-ingredient liquid extract with one documented drug interaction.
The ingredient itself may interact with lithium, a mood-stabilizing medication used for bipolar disorder and depression. Because glossy privet is thought to act as a diuretic (a substance that increases urine output), it may reduce how your body clears lithium from your bloodstream, potentially raising lithium levels to unsafe ranges.
If you take lithium, your dose may need adjustment, and you'll want to check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting this product.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
No interactions are documented in our data for any other medications. That said, the absence of documented interactions isn't a guarantee none exist—glossy privet simply hasn't been extensively studied alongside most drugs.
Use the medication checker on this page to confirm your exact medications, and talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions.
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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 (Ligustrum lucidum) dried fruit liquid 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 (ligustrum Lucidum) Dried Fruit Liquid ExtractLithium Moderate
Interaction Summary
Glossy privet is thought to have diuretic properties.
Read the full Certified Organic Glossy Privet (ligustrum Lucidum) Dried Fruit Liquid 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 (Ligustrum lucidum) dried fruit liquid 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.
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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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