Holly Flower Essence Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Holly Flower Essence 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
Holly Flower Essence is a dietary supplement by Flower Essence Services with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for fever, cough and chest congestion, joint pain (traditional use).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 Holly 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.
What’s inside
Low disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: an infusion of holly leaf (Ilex aquifolium) at a 1:6000 dilution. Holly leaf has been used in traditional herbalism, though modern safety research on it is sparse.
The liquid also contains water and brandy as inactive ingredients.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
We hold no effectiveness ratings for holly leaf in our data. The evidence to support its use isn't established in the studies we have on file.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Holly carries real safety red flags. Orally, holly leaf can irritate your stomach and intestines, causing nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
The spines on the leaf itself may scrape or puncture your mouth or throat. Holly berries are toxic — even 2 berries can cause vomiting and diarrhea in small children, and 20 to 30 berries can be fatal — though this product is a leaf preparation, not the berries.
There isn't enough safety data to know if it's okay during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The safety notes advise against it in both cases.
If you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or nursing, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for this ingredient. However, because safety data on holly leaf is limited, run through any specific medications you take with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
Holly Flower Essence is a lightly researched product with limited evidence of benefit and some documented potential for stomach irritation. If you're interested in trying it, check with your doctor or pharmacist first — especially if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a history of digestive problems.
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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
General information
Key facts about Holly Flower Essence, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Flower Essence Services |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 782932210152 |
| Net contents | 1 fl. Oz.; 30 mL |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jan 24, 2014 |
| DSLD ID | 29773 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| Dietary claims / uses | No Claim |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Holly Flower Essence by Flower Essence Services, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| infusion (1:6000) of Ilex aquifolium | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: Water, Brandy
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: Four drops, four times daily
Seals/Symbols
Healingherbs
DEMETER
Formulation
Certified organic by Stellar Certification Services, Inc.
Brand IP Statement(s)
Certified Biodynamic by the Demeter Association, Inc.
General Statements
BEST BY 06/2021 110615 Prepared according to the original methods of Dr. Edward Bach.
FDA Statement of Identity
herbal supplement
General
110615
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Holly Flower Essence by Flower Essence Services label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
Label images are published by the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database for the version of this product on file. Always read your actual product label.
View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Holly 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 size4 Drop(s) Dosage formLiquid Amounts shown are per serving.
Infusion (1:6000) of Ilex aquifolium
No knowninteractions
Holly (Ilex aquifolium) is a common ornamental shrub whose bright red berries are poisonous and should never be eaten. There is very little reliable h...
Infusion (1:6000) of Ilex aquifolium monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Water, Brandy. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Holly Flower Essence by Flower Essence Services Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Holly Flower Essence. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Holly Flower Essence, from the product label.
Holly Flower Essence by Flower Essence Services: Common Questions
Does Holly Flower Essence by Flower Essence Services interact with any medications?
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Where does this information come from?
Is this safe if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
Can holly leaf cause stomach upset?
Why is this product so diluted (1:6000)?
Does holly leaf actually work for anything?
Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy
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The Full Monographs Behind Holly Flower Essence’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Holly 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.
- 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.
Holly 2 references
- The Review of Natural Products by Facts and Comparisons. St. Louis, MO: Wolters Kluwer Co., 1999.
- Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.
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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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