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Honeysuckle Flower Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by TerraVita

Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Honeysuckle Flower is a dietary supplement by TerraVita with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for colds and sore throat, fever, inflammation.Based on those ingredients, 122 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Honeysuckle Flower Glycerite Liquid Extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Honeysuckle Flower by TerraVita

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.

This product contains one active ingredient: honeysuckle flower glycerite liquid extract. A glycerite is an herbal extract made using glycerin as the solvent, which preserves the plant compounds and makes it easy to take by mouth.

The inactive ingredient is glycerin itself, which serves as the base.

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 Honeysuckle product and its label doesn't state a use — see Honeysuckle'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 evidence for honeysuckle isn't established in the data we hold. We have no reliable evidence to rate it for age-related cognitive decline, respiratory tract infections, eczema (atopic dermatitis), diabetes, or indigestion (dyspepsia).

That doesn't mean it doesn't work—it means the research backing these uses isn't strong enough yet for us to say either way.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Honeysuckle

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 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 0 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.

Honeysuckle has been used as a tea with few reported problems, but solid safety data in humans is limited. Allergic reactions are rare but documented: one case report describes an allergic skin eruption after taking a high dose of honeysuckle granules, which resolved after stopping the product and using antihistamines and steroid therapy.

Topical application has also been linked to contact dermatitis in a case report. The safety data advises against use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding because there isn't enough information to know whether it's safe.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Honeysuckle

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 — Honeysuckle.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs.
  • For scale: 122 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.

If you take blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs—such as warfarin, aspirin, clopidogrel, or similar medications—double-check with your pharmacist before adding this product. This is a moderate-level interaction.

No other medication interactions are documented for the ingredients we could check.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and some safety-information gaps remain.

Honeysuckle Flower is generally well tolerated as a tea, but if you take blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs, check with your pharmacist before starting. Pregnancy and breastfeeding aren't supported by enough safety data, so talk with your doctor if you're in either situation.

Allergic reactions are uncommon but possible.

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 Honeysuckle Flower, straight from the product label.

Brand TerraVita
Barcode (UPC) 064435225827
Net contents 1 Fluid Ounce(s); 30 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Dec 13, 2022
DSLD ID 279719
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Honeysuckle Flower by TerraVita, 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:
25 Drop(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
40 Drop(s)
Servings per container
227
UPC/BARCODE
064435225827
IngredientAmount% DV
Honeysuckle Flower Glycerite Liquid Extract0.13 mL--

Other ingredients: Glycerin

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Label statements
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Brand IP Statement(s)

Copyright 2018 TerraVita - Distributed by ZooScape LLC, All Rights Reserved.

Formula

Glycerite liquid extract (1:5)

Formulation

Alcohol free No flavor

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: Take 25-40 drops of extract in a small amount of warm water 3-4 times daily. Shake well before using.

Precautions

Keep away from children.

Do not use if safety seal around cap is broken or missing.

See for yourself

Honeysuckle Flower by TerraVita label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Honeysuckle Flower by TerraVita

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

Serving size25 Drop(s) Dosage formLiquid Servings per container227 Amounts shown are per serving.

0.13 mL per serving

Honeysuckle, especially Japanese honeysuckle flower (Lonicera japonica), is a staple of traditional Chinese medicine used mainly for colds, sore throa...

Honeysuckle Flower Glycerite Liquid Extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Glycerin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Honeysuckle Flower by TerraVita Drug Interactions

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122Drugs
122 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Honeysuckle Flower 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.

Honeysuckle Flower Glycerite Liquid Extract1 drug type · 122 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Theoretically, honeysuckle might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
In vitro research shows that polyphenols extracted from honeysuckle can inhibit platelet aggregation.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Honeysuckle Flower, from the product label.

TerraVita

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Name
ZooScape LLC
Phone Number
844-449-0444
Web Address
www.ZooScape.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Honeysuckle Flower by TerraVita: Common Questions

Does Honeysuckle Flower by TerraVita interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Honeysuckle Flower has a known interaction with 122 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Honeysuckle Flower 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 if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
There isn't enough safety data on honeysuckle in pregnancy or while breastfeeding to know either way. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice—they can help you weigh any benefit against the unknown risks.
What are the side effects of honeysuckle?
Most people tolerate honeysuckle well, especially as a tea. Allergic reactions are uncommon but can happen—one case reported an allergic skin rash after a very high dose, and topical honeysuckle has caused contact dermatitis in rare cases. If you develop a rash or other allergic signs, stop and talk to your doctor.
Does this actually work for colds or sore throats?
We don't have reliable evidence to say whether honeysuckle helps with respiratory tract infections or any of the other conditions it's often used for. The research backing these uses isn't strong enough yet.
Is this safe to take with my blood thinner?
No—this is something you need to check with your pharmacist first. Honeysuckle may increase your bleeding risk if you're on a blood thinner or antiplatelet drug. Use the medication checker on this page or talk to your pharmacist to make sure it's safe for your specific medications.
What's the difference between a glycerite and other herbal extracts?
A glycerite uses glycerin as the solvent instead of alcohol or water. This makes it sweet-tasting and easy to take by mouth, and the glycerin itself helps preserve the plant compounds in the extract.

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Sources & How We Checked

Honeysuckle Flower'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 3 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.

Honeysuckle 3 references
  1. Chang WC, Hsu FL. Inhibition of platelet activation and endothelial cell injury by polyphenolic compounds isolated from Lonicera japonica Thunb. Prostaglandins Leukot Essent Fatty Acids 1992;45:307-12. PubMed
  2. Webster RM. Honeysuckle contact dermatitis. Cutis 1993;51:424.
  3. Zhou LF, Lu R. Compound-honeysuckle-induced drug eruption with special manifestations: A case report. World J Clin Cases 2022;10(22):8018-8024. PubMed

See these in context on the Honeysuckle monograph →

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