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Dietary supplement

Hawaiian Chai Shiso Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Maui Medicinal

Other (e.g. Tea Bag) Category: Botanical
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

Hawaiian Chai Shiso is a dietary supplement by Maui Medicinal with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for seasonal and food allergies, asthma and airway inflammation, atopic dermatitis (eczema).We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Hawaiian Chai Shiso by Maui Medicinal

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.

From our pharmacy team — supplement deep dive

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.

Hawaiian Chai Shiso contains one active ingredient: dried shiso, also known as perilla. Shiso is an herb used in traditional medicine and Asian cuisine.

This product has no other inactive ingredients listed.

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 Perilla product and its label doesn't state a use — see Perilla'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 effectiveness of shiso for any of the conditions listed — age-related cognitive decline, allergic rhinitis (hay fever), asthma, osteoporosis, cancer, and headache — hasn't been established in reliable evidence. The data we hold shows insufficient evidence to rate it for any of these uses.

If you're considering this product for a specific health goal, that's a conversation worth having with your doctor or pharmacist.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Perilla

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.

Shiso is generally well tolerated when used as a food. However, supplement-strength products made from shiso haven't been well studied, so the full safety picture isn't clear.

The most commonly reported side effect from topical use is dermatitis (skin irritation). Rarely, people who've consumed perilla seeds have experienced anaphylaxis (a severe allergic reaction), and some people can develop occupational asthma from breathing in smoke from roasted perilla seeds — so if you have a known perilla or sesame allergy, be cautious.

There isn't enough safety data to know whether this product is safe in pregnancy or while breastfeeding. If you're pregnant, nursing, or planning to become pregnant, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this supplement.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Perilla

Meds to double-check

No known interactions
Known Interaction Concern · database check
No known interactions

No medication interactions are currently documented for the matched ingredients — that isn't a guarantee none exist.

Why this rating?
  • None of the 1 matched ingredient has a documented medication interaction on file.

No interactions are documented in our data for the shiso in this product. That doesn't mean none could occur — the herb simply hasn't been extensively studied alongside medications.

If you take any prescription or over-the-counter drugs, check them with your own doctor or pharmacist before adding this tea to your routine.

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.

Hawaiian Chai Shiso is a single-herb supplement that's generally well tolerated as a food form, but its effectiveness for any specific health condition hasn't been proven in reliable studies. If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, have a history of perilla or sesame allergies, or take regular medications, run this by your doctor or pharmacist before you start.

It's worth confirming with your own healthcare provider that it's a good fit for your situation.

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 Hawaiian Chai Shiso, straight from the product label.

Brand Maui Medicinal
Barcode (UPC) 673125190286
Net contents 0.5 oz; 14 Gram(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Oct 23, 2020
DSLD ID 235688
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Other (e.g. Tea Bag)
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Hawaiian Chai Shiso by Maui Medicinal, 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:
1.5 Gram(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1.5 Gram(s)
Servings per container
10
UPC/BARCODE
673125190286
IngredientAmount% DV
dried Shiso1.5 Gram(s)--

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Label statements
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Formula

Herbal infusion

Formulation

Gluten free GMO free

Vegan

General Statements

Grown and packaged in Hawaii

800.936.6532

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: Using tea ball, steep herbs in 8 oz cup 7-10 minutes to make hot tea.

Precautions

Keep out of reach of children

See for yourself

Hawaiian Chai Shiso by Maui Medicinal label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Hawaiian Chai Shiso by Maui Medicinal

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

Serving size1.5 Gram(s) Dosage formOther (e.g. Tea Bag) Servings per container10 Amounts shown are per serving.

Dried Shiso

No known
interactions
1.5 Gram(s) per serving

Perilla is an Asian mint-family plant used in cooking and traditional medicine, mainly for allergy, breathing, and digestive complaints. Most human ev...

Dried Shiso monograph & interactions
Interaction report

Hawaiian Chai Shiso by Maui Medicinal Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Hawaiian Chai Shiso. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.

The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Hawaiian Chai Shiso, from the product label.

Maui Medicinal

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Name
Maui Medicinal
Street Address
20 Kekaulike Ave.
City
Kula
State
HI
ZipCode
96768
Phone Number
808.572.9331
Web Address
Mauimedicinal.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Hawaiian Chai Shiso by Maui Medicinal: Common Questions

Does Hawaiian Chai Shiso by Maui Medicinal interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Hawaiian Chai Shiso. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Hawaiian Chai Shiso 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 shiso safe if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
There isn't enough safety data to know either way. The safety information we have advises against using medicinal amounts during pregnancy and breastfeeding. If you're pregnant, nursing, or planning to become pregnant, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
What's the difference between food-grade shiso and supplement-strength shiso?
Shiso is generally well tolerated when used as a food or in culinary amounts. Supplement-strength products, though, haven't been as thoroughly studied for safety, so the full picture of how your body might react isn't as clear.
Can shiso cause an allergic reaction?
Most people tolerate shiso well, but allergic reactions are possible. Rarely, people have experienced anaphylaxis (a severe allergic reaction) after consuming perilla seeds. If you have a known sesame or perilla allergy, be cautious with this product.
Does shiso help with hay fever, asthma, or other health problems listed on the label?
The evidence we have is insufficient to rate shiso's effectiveness for any of those conditions — including allergic rhinitis, asthma, cognitive decline, osteoporosis, cancer, or headache. If you're using it for a specific reason, talk it over with your doctor.
What should I watch for when taking this product?
Since this is a supplement-strength product and hasn't been extensively studied, pay attention to any skin irritation, breathing problems, or signs of an allergic reaction. If you take regular medications, check with your doctor or pharmacist first.

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The Full Monographs Behind Hawaiian Chai Shiso’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Hawaiian Chai Shiso'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 4 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.

Perilla 4 references
  1. The Review of Natural Products by Facts and Comparisons. St. Louis, MO: Wolters Kluwer Co., 1999.
  2. Kanzaki, T. and Kimura, S. Occupational allergic contact dermatitis from Perilla frutescens (shiso). Contact Dermatitis 1992;26(1):55-56.
  3. Yu H, Qiu JF, Ma LJ, Hu YJ, Li P, Wan JB. Phytochemical and phytopharmacological review of Perilla frutescens L. (Labiatae), a traditional edible-medicinal herb in China. Food Chem Toxicol 2017;108(Pt B):375-91. PubMed
  4. Jeong K, Lee SY, Jeon SA, et al. Clinical and immunological characterization of perilla seed allergy in children. J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol 2021. PubMed

See these in context on the Perilla 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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