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Green Ginger Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Pure Herbs

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Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Green Ginger 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

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Green Ginger is a dietary supplement by Pure Herbs with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for digestive upset and poor appetite, intestinal parasites, crohn's disease symptoms.Based on those ingredients, 50 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Wormwood Aerial Part Extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Green Ginger by Pure Herbs

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.

Pure Herbs' Green Ginger is a liquid extract containing one active ingredient: wormwood aerial part extract. Wormwood has been used traditionally for digestive and bile-related concerns, though the evidence supporting those uses isn't well established in current data.

The product contains no other inactive ingredients listed.

Does it work?

Not established
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 established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use — see Wormwood's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: promotes healthy appetite and stomach function.
  • We looked for evidence on: Dyspepsia, Gastritis, indigestion, digestive upset.
  • The closest evidence on file: Wormwood is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Dyspepsia (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Wormwood is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Gastritis.

The evidence on wormwood for the conditions it's traditionally used for — biliary disorders, Crohn disease, depression, dyspepsia (indigestion), and osteoarthritis — is insufficient. That means we don't have reliable data showing it works for any of these purposes.

If you're considering this for a specific health concern, it's worth talking through with your doctor or pharmacist to see whether there's a better-supported option.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Wormwood

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.

Wormwood contains thujone, a neurotoxin that can be harmful in higher amounts. Short-term use of a properly prepared product may be acceptable, but the safety data advises against it during pregnancy — it may stimulate the uterus.

There isn't enough safety information to use it while breastfeeding either, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're pregnant or nursing. Common side effects from wormwood oil include muscle aches, nausea, and vomiting.

Rare but serious effects can include acute kidney damage, muscle breakdown (rhabdomyolysis), and seizures. Chronic heavy use, historically seen with absinthe consumption, has been linked to addiction, insomnia, hallucinations, tremors, paralysis, and brain damage.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Wormwood

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 — Wormwood.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: seizure medications.
  • For scale: 50 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.

Before you take this product, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you're on anticonvulsants (seizure medications) — wormwood may reduce how well they work. Given the thujone content and the serious side effects documented with heavy use, it's worth reviewing your full medication list with your pharmacist even if you don't take seizure drugs.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Wormwood has a long history of traditional use, but current evidence doesn't clearly support it for the conditions it's marketed for, and it carries real safety concerns — especially if you take seizure medications. If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or on anticonvulsants, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting this product.

For anyone else considering it, a conversation with your healthcare provider about the thujone content and potential side effects is a good idea.

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 Dec 13, 2022.

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 Green Ginger, straight from the product label.

Brand Pure Herbs
Net contents 1 Fluid Ounce(s); 30 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Dec 13, 2022
DSLD ID 278912
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Green Ginger by Pure Herbs, 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:
2 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 mL
Servings per container
15
IngredientAmount% DV
Wormwood Aerial Part Extract1917 mg--

Other ingredients: None

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: For adults, mix 2 mL (abt. 1/2 tsp) of extract in 2 fl. oz (60 mL) water one time daily preferably with a meal.

Shake well before use

Formulation

Promotes a healthy appetite and stomach function. Promotes healthy levels of bile secretion from the liver. Helps to relieve temporary muscle soreness from overexertion.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Precautions

Warning: Not intended for use by pregnant or nursing women. If you have a medical condition or are taking medication, consult your doctor prior to use.

Discontinue use and consult with your doctor if any adverse reactions occur.

Keep out of reach of children

Brand IP Statement(s)

Pure Herbs, Ltd. Natural Herbal Extracts

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

General Statements

"No expense has been spared to provide the finest nature has to offer."

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Green Ginger by Pure Herbs label

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Green Ginger label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Green Ginger by Pure Herbs

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

Serving size2 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container15 Amounts shown are per serving.

Wormwood Aerial Part Extract

Interacts with
50 drugs
1917 mg per serving

Wormwood is a very bitter herb traditionally used to stimulate appetite and ease digestion, and it has early research interest in Crohn's disease. It...

Wormwood Aerial Part Extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: None. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Green Ginger by Pure Herbs Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

Wormwood Aerial Part Extract 50

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Green Ginger interact with 50 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Green Ginger interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Wormwood Aerial Part Extract

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Green Ginger 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.

Wormwood Aerial Part Extract1 drug type · 50 drugs

Anticonvulsants

Theoretically, taking wormwood might interfere with the effects of anticonvulsant drugs.
Thujone, a constituent of wormwood, has convulsant effects.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Wormwood Aerial Part Extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Green Ginger, from the product label.

Pure Herbs

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Name
Pure Herbs, Ltd.
City
Sterling Heights
State
MI
Phone Number
(800) 860-4372
Web Address
www.pureherbs.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Green Ginger by Pure Herbs: Common Questions

Does Green Ginger by Pure Herbs interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Green Ginger has a known interaction with 50 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Green Ginger 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 Green Ginger if I'm pregnant?
No — wormwood is considered unsafe during pregnancy because it may stimulate the uterus. If you're pregnant or planning to become pregnant, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using this product.
What's thujone, and why does it matter?
Thujone is a neurotoxin found in wormwood. In higher amounts or with long-term use, it can cause serious side effects including kidney damage, muscle breakdown, and seizures. That's why short-term use of properly prepared products is recommended, and chronic use is a real concern.
Is wormwood proven to work for digestion or bile problems?
The evidence isn't there yet. We don't have reliable data showing wormwood works for biliary disorders, Crohn disease, depression, indigestion, or osteoarthritis — so we rate those uses as having insufficient evidence. Your doctor or pharmacist may have other options to discuss.
Can I take Green Ginger while breastfeeding?
There isn't enough safety information available, so it's best avoided while breastfeeding. If you're nursing and interested in this product, talk with your doctor or pharmacist first.
What side effects might I experience?
Common side effects include muscle aches, nausea, and vomiting. Serious effects are rare but can include kidney damage, muscle breakdown, and seizures — especially with higher doses or long-term use. Chronic heavy use has historically been linked to hallucinations, tremors, paralysis, and brain damage.

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The Full Monographs Behind Green Ginger’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Wormwood

Interacts with 50 drugs

Wormwood is a very bitter herb traditionally used to stimulate appetite and ease digestion, and it has early research interest in Crohn's disease. It contains thujone, which can be toxic in...

Read the full Wormwood monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Green Ginger'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 10 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.

Wormwood 10 references
  1. Weisbord SD, Soule JB, Kimmel PL. Poison on line-acute renal failure caused by oil of wormwood purchased through the internet. N Engl J Med 1997;337:825-7. PubMed
  2. Gambelunghe C, Melai P. Absinthe: enjoying a new popularity among young people? Forensic Sci Int 2002;130:183-6.
  3. Hold KM, Sirisoma NS, Casida JE. Detoxification of alpha- and beta-Thujones (the active ingredients of absinthe): site specificity and species differences in cytochrome P450 oxidation in vitro and in vivo. Chem Res Toxicol 2001;14:589-95.
  4. Lachenmeier DW, Walch SG, Padosch SA, Kroner LU. Absinthe--a review. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2006;46:365-77.
  5. Padosch SA, Lachenmeier DW, Kroner LU. Absinthism: a fictitious 19th century syndrome with present impact. Subst Abuse Treat Prev Policy 2006;1:14. PubMed
  6. Lachenmeier DW, Emmert J, Kuballa T, Sartor G. Thujone--cause of absinthism? Forensic Sci Int 2006;158:1-8. PubMed
  7. Dettling, A., Grass, H., Schuff, A., Skopp, G., Strohbeck-Kuehner, P., and Haffner, H. T. Absinthe: attention performance and mood under the influence of thujone. J Stud.Alcohol 2004;65(5):573-581. PubMed
  8. Benezet-Mazuecos, J. and de la Fuente, A. Electrocardiographic findings after acute absinthe intoxication. Int J Cardiol. 11-10-2006;113(2):e48-e50. PubMed
  9. El Makrini NI, Hassam B. Artemisia absinthium: burning plant! Pan Afr Med J. 2016 Jan 22;23:10. PubMed
  10. Kocaoglu C, Ozel A. Persistent metabolic acidosis and severe diarrhoea due to Artemisia absinthium poisoning. J Pak Med Assoc. 2014 Sep;64(9):1081-3.

See these in context on the Wormwood monograph →

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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