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Dietary supplement

Heather Flower Essence Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Flower Essence Services

Liquid Category: Botanical
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

Heather Flower Essence is a dietary supplement by Flower Essence Services with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for urinary tract complaints, mild fluid retention, joint and rheumatic discomfort.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 Heather Flower Essence by Flower Essence Services

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

Low disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Low

Most active ingredients don't disclose an individual amount — you can't tell how much of each you're getting.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 0 of its 1 active ingredient.

This product is a single-ingredient formula: an infusion of Heather flower. The liquid base includes brandy, water, and 40% alcohol as inactive ingredients.

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 Heather product and its label doesn't state a use — see Heather'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 hold effectiveness ratings for Heather in our data, so evidence for this product's therapeutic claims isn't established in what we carry.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Heather

How safe is it?

Some data gaps
Safety Information · database check
Some gaps

Safety data exists for these ingredients, but with some important gaps.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 0 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.

Heather is generally regarded as mild, but human safety and effectiveness data are very limited. The product should be avoided during pregnancy—there isn't enough safety information to use it.

During breastfeeding, there's no reliable safety data either, so it's best avoided then too. Because the formula contains 40% alcohol, consider whether alcohol is appropriate for you or compatible with your health situation.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Heather

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 for the ingredients we could check. However, because this product contains 40% alcohol, bring the label to your pharmacy to confirm it's okay with any medications you're on.

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and some safety-information gaps remain.

Heather Flower Essence is a traditional herbal product with minimal documented evidence or safety data. If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking medications—especially those affecting the nervous system or liver—talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting it.

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 Jan 24, 2014.

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 Heather Flower Essence, straight from the product label.

Brand Flower Essence Services
Barcode (UPC) 782932210145
Net contents 30 mL; 1 fl. Oz.
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jan 24, 2014
DSLD ID 29761
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses No Claim
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Heather Flower Essence by Flower Essence Services, 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 Drop(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Drop(s)
UPC/BARCODE
782932210145
IngredientAmount% DV
infusion of Heather0 NP--

Other ingredients: brandy, Water, 40% Alcohol

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Label statements
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Seals/Symbols

Healingherbs

DEMETER

General Statements

BEST BY 02/2021

Prepared according to the original methods of Dr. Bach.

Write for supplement facts.

Calluna vulgaris flower essence

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Add 2 drops to water, and take 4 times daily.

Formulation

Biodynamic / organic

FDA Statement of Identity

herbal supplement

Formula

40% alcohol.

General

110223

See for yourself

Heather Flower Essence by Flower Essence Services label

The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Heather Flower Essence by Flower Essence Services

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

Serving size2 Drop(s) Dosage formLiquid Amounts shown are per serving.

Infusion of Heather

No known
interactions
0 NP per serving

Heather (Calluna vulgaris) is a traditional European herb used mainly as a tea for urinary and minor inflammatory complaints, but high-quality human s...

Infusion of Heather monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Brandy, Water, 40% Alcohol. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Heather Flower Essence by Flower Essence Services Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Heather Flower Essence. 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 Heather Flower Essence, from the product label.

Flower Essence Services

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Name
Flower Essence Services
Street Address
P.O. Box 1769
City
Nevada City
State
California
ZipCode
95959
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Heather Flower Essence by Flower Essence Services: Common Questions

Does Heather Flower Essence by Flower Essence Services interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Heather Flower Essence. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Heather Flower Essence 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 while pregnant?
No—there isn't enough safety information, so it's best avoided during pregnancy. Talk with your doctor or midwife if you're considering it.
Is it safe to use while breastfeeding?
There's no reliable safety data during breastfeeding, so it's best avoided. Your doctor or lactation consultant can discuss safer options with you.
Does this product have any proven effectiveness?
We don't have effectiveness ratings for Heather in our data, so evidence for this product's claims isn't established in what we hold.
Are there any side effects I should know about?
Heather is generally regarded as mild, but human safety data are very limited, so uncommon side effects might not be well documented. Because the formula contains 40% alcohol, you may want to ask your pharmacist whether that's okay for you.

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Heather Flower Essence label
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The Full Monographs Behind Heather Flower Essence’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Heather Flower Essence'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.

Heather 2 references
  1. Herbs and Supplements — MedlinePlus Source
  2. Using Dietary Supplements Wisely — NIH NCCIH Source

See these in context on the Heather 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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