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Hormones for Women Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Ancient Apothecary

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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
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First and foremost: checking Hormones for Women 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.

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The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Hormones for Women is a dietary supplement by Ancient Apothecary with 4 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for cough and respiratory congestion, sore throat, digestive upset.Based on those ingredients, 379 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Thyme Leaf Oil Extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Hormones for Women by Ancient Apothecary

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

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 4 active ingredients.
  • “Organic Hormones for Women Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (60 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

This liquid supplement contains 4 ingredients: thyme leaf oil extract, clary sage leaf oil extract, ylang ylang flower oil extract, and rose geranium flower, leaf, and stalk oil extract, blended together in what's called an Organic Hormones for Women Blend. These are all essential oils or oil extracts from herbs.

The product contains no inactive ingredients like fillers or binders.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Not assessable

The label doesn't state a purpose we can grade — see each ingredient's own graded uses on its monograph instead.

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 what these ingredients do isn't established in the data we hold. Thyme's effectiveness is rated insufficient for bronchitis, common cold, aging skin, and alopecia areata.

Clary sage is similarly unproven for postoperative nausea and vomiting, postoperative pain, and dysmenorrhea (period cramps). Rose geranium oil lacks sufficient evidence for neuropathic pain, postherpetic neuralgia, wound healing, and hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia.

In other words, these oils are traditional remedies, but reliable human research supporting their use for specific health concerns is not available.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Thyme Clary Sage Rose Geranium Oil

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 2 of the 3 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 3 of 3.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 3 of 3.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Thyme leaf oil is generally well tolerated when used as food or tea, though concentrated essential oil can be toxic if swallowed—medicinal or essential-oil amounts should only be used if your doctor approves. Oral use may cause allergic reactions, diarrhea, dizziness, headache, heartburn, nausea, or vomiting in some people.

Topically, thyme can cause contact dermatitis and skin irritation. Clary sage is not meant to be taken by mouth and should be avoided in pregnancy because it is traditionally linked to uterine activity; safety while breastfeeding is not well studied.

Rose geranium oil can irritate skin and should not be swallowed; in hypersensitive individuals it's been associated with dermatitis and burning sensations on the face. Pregnancy safety for rose geranium is not well studied.

Thyme itself is considered likely safe in pregnancy and lactation when used in food amounts.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Thyme Clary Sage Rose Geranium Oil

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 3 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Thyme.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs.
  • For scale: 379 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 taking this product, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you use estrogens (especially hormone replacement therapy)—thyme theoretically may reduce their effects. Also flag any blood thinners (anticoagulants or antiplatelet drugs like warfarin or aspirin), anticholinergic drugs (for overactive bladder, Parkinson's), or cholinergic drugs (for myasthenia gravis or Alzheimer's).

These interactions are moderate in severity and unconfirmed in humans, but worth confirming with your own provider.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

This product is a blend of traditional herbal oil extracts—whether it works for hormonal support isn't established by reliable evidence. The main medication concern is thyme's theoretical risk with estrogen therapy, blood thinners, and acetylcholine-related drugs, though human evidence is lacking.

If you take any prescription medications, especially hormones or blood thinners, check them against this product with your doctor or pharmacist before starting. Clary sage should be avoided if you're pregnant or breastfeeding.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 3 of 4 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Oct 24, 2023.

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 Hormones for Women, straight from the product label.

Brand Ancient Apothecary
Barcode (UPC) 816421020417
Net contents 15 mL; 0.5 Ounce(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Oct 24, 2023
DSLD ID 293356
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Organic, Adult Female (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Hormones for Women by Ancient Apothecary, 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 Drop(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Drop(s)
Servings per container
250
UPC/BARCODE
816421020417
IngredientAmount% DV
Thyme Leaf Oil Extract0 NP--
Organic Hormones for Women Blend60 mg--
Clary Sage Leaf Oil Extract0 NP--
Ylang Ylang Flower Oil Extract0 NP--
Geranium Flower, Leaf, Stalk Oil Extract0 NP--

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Label statements
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Formulation

Certified organic by CCOF

USDA organic

Precautions

Caution: Possible skin irritant. Avoid contact with eyes.

Consult your physician before use, especially if pregnant, nursing or if you are taking medication.

Seals/Symbols

USDA organic

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Use: dilute 1 drop in 4oz. of liquid.

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Hormones for Women label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Hormones for Women by Ancient Apothecary

These are the 4 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Drop(s) Dosage formLiquid Servings per container250 Amounts shown are per serving.

Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.

Organic Hormones for Women Blend

60 mg per serving
Interaction report

Hormones for Women by Ancient Apothecary Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

Thyme Leaf Oil Extract 379

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Hormones for Women interact with 379 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 4 ingredients in Hormones for Women interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Thyme Leaf Oil Extract

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Hormones for Women 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.

Thyme Leaf Oil Extract4 drug types · 379 drugs

Anticholinergic Drugs

Theoretically, concurrent use of anticholinergic drugs and thyme essential oil might reduce the effects of anticholinergic drugs.
In vitro evidence suggests that thyme essential oil and specific essential oil constituents like thymohydroquinone and carvacrol can inhibit acetylcholinesterase (AChE). However, this effect has not been observed in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Theoretically, thyme leaf extract might have additive effects with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
In vitro and animal research suggests that thyme leaf extract has antiplatelet effects. However, this effect has not been observed in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cholinergic Drugs

Theoretically, concurrent use of cholinergic drugs and thyme essential oil might cause additive cholinergic effects.
In vitro evidence suggests that thyme essential oil and specific essential oil constituents like thymohydroquinone and carvacrol can inhibit acetylcholinesterase (AChE). However, this effect has not been observed in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Estrogens

Theoretically, thyme might competitively inhibit the effects of estrogen replacement therapy.
In vitro research shows that thyme has estrogen receptor-binding activity and phytoestrogen content. However, this effect has not been observed in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Thyme Leaf Oil Extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Hormones for Women, from the product label.

Ancient Apothecary

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Name
Ancient Apothecary
Street Address
2000 Mallory Lane, Suit 130-307
City
Franklin
State
TN
ZipCode
37067
Web Address
www.AncientNutrition.com
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Hormones for Women by Ancient Apothecary: Common Questions

Does Hormones for Women by Ancient Apothecary interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Hormones for Women has a known interaction with 379 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Hormones for Women contains 4 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is 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?
Thyme leaf oil is likely safe in pregnancy and lactation when used in food amounts. However, clary sage should be avoided in pregnancy because of traditional links to uterine activity, and there isn't enough safety data for clary sage or rose geranium oil in breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using this product if you're pregnant or nursing.
What are the side effects I might notice?
Taken by mouth, thyme can cause allergic reactions, diarrhea, dizziness, headache, heartburn, nausea, or vomiting in some people. Rose geranium oil can irritate skin and shouldn't be swallowed. If applied topically, both thyme and rose geranium may cause contact dermatitis or skin irritation in sensitive individuals.
Is this product proven to work?
The evidence isn't established for what these ingredients do. Thyme, clary sage, and rose geranium oil all lack reliable human research for the conditions they're traditionally used for—whether that's bronchitis, period cramps, nausea, or wound healing. They're traditional remedies, but proof is missing.
Why shouldn't clary sage be taken by mouth?
The safety data we have advises against swallowing clary sage. It's meant to be used as a diluted essential oil for aromatherapy only.
What's in this product besides the oils?
The product contains four plant oil extracts—thyme leaf, clary sage leaf, ylang ylang flower, and rose geranium flower, leaf, and stalk—with no fillers, binders, or other inactive ingredients.

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The Full Monographs Behind Hormones for Women’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Thyme

Interacts with 379 drugs

Thyme is a common kitchen herb that has long been used for coughs, sore throats, and digestive complaints. It is generally safe in the amounts found in food, and some cough products that com...

Read the full Thyme monograph → Herb & supplement monograph

Clary Sage

Clary sage is a Mediterranean herb most often used as an essential oil for aromatherapy and to ease stress or menstrual discomfort. Evidence for these uses is limited and mostly from small s...

Read the full Clary Sage monograph → Herb & supplement monograph

Rose Geranium Oil

Rose geranium oil is an essential oil distilled from the leaves of Pelargonium graveolens, used mainly in aromatherapy, skincare, and as a natural fragrance. High-quality human evidence for...

Read the full Rose Geranium Oil monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Hormones for Women'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 21 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.

Thyme 18 references
  1. Zava DT, Dollbaum CM, Blen M. Estrogen and progestin bioactivity of foods, herbs, and spices. Proc Soc Exp Biol Med 1998;217:369-78. PubMed
  2. Electronic Code of Federal Regulations. Title 21. Part 182 -- Substances Generally Recognized As Safe. Available at: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?CFRPart=182
  3. Okazaki K, Kawazoe K, Takaishi Y. Human platelet aggregation inhibitors from thyme (Thymus vulgaris L.). Phytother Res 2002;16:398-9. .
  4. Spiewak R, Skorska C, Dutkiewicz J. Occupational airborne contact dermatitis caused by thyme dust. Contact Dermatitis 2001;44:235-9. . PubMed
  5. Ernst E, Marz R, Sieder C. A controlled multi-centre study of herbal versus synthetic secretolytic drugs for acute bronchitis. Phytomedicine 1997;4:287-93. PubMed
  6. Yamamoto J, Yamada K, Naemura A, et al. Testing various herbs for antithrombotic effect. Nutrition 2005;21(5):580-7. PubMed
  7. Tognolini, M., Barocelli, E., Ballabeni, V., Bruni, R., Bianchi, A., Chiavarini, M., and Impicciatore, M. Comparative screening of plant essential oils: phenylpropanoid moiety as basic core for antiplatelet activity. Life Sci. 2-23-2006;78(13):1419-1432. PubMed
  8. Mackiewicz, B., Skorska, C., Dutkiewicz, J., Michnar, M., Milanowski, J., Prazmo, Z., Krysinska-Traczyk, E., and Cisak, E. Allergic alveolitis due to herb dust exposure. Ann Agric Environ Med 1999;6(2):167-170.
  9. Martinez-Gonzalez, M. C., Goday Bujan, J. J., Martinez, Gomez W., and Fonseca, Capdevila E. Concomitant allergic contact dermatitis due to Rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) and Thymus vulgaris (thyme). Contact Dermatitis 2007;56(1):49-50.
  10. Jukic, M., Politeo, O., Maksimovic, M., Milos, M., and Milos, M. In vitro acetylcholinesterase inhibitory properties of thymol, carvacrol and their derivatives thymoquinone and thymohydroquinone. Phytother.Res 2007;21(3):259-261.
  11. Marzian, O. [Treatment of acute bronchitis in children and adolescents. Non-interventional postmarketing surveillance study confirms the benefit and safety of a syrup made of extracts from thyme and ivy leaves]. MMW.Fortschr.Med 6-28-2007;149(27-28 Suppl
  12. Cuzzolin, L. and Benoni, G. Attitudes and knowledge toward natural products safety in the pharmacy setting: an Italian study. Phytother.Res 2009;23(7):1018-1023. PubMed
  13. Berova, N., Stransky, L., and Krasteva, M. Studies on contact dermatitis in stomatological staff. Dermatol.Monatsschr. 1990;176(1):15-18.
  14. Smeenk, G., Kerckhoffs, H. P., and Schreurs, P. H. Contact allergy to a reaction product in Hirudoid cream: an example of compound allergy. Br.J Dermatol. 1987;116(2):223-231.
  15. Le Roy, R., Grosshans, E., and Foussereau, J. [Investigation of contact allergies in 100 cases of ulcus cruris (author's transl)]. Derm.Beruf.Umwelt. 1981;29(6):168-170.
  16. Lorenzi, S., Placucci, F., Vincenzi, C., Bardazzi, F., and Tosti, A. Allergic contact dermatitis due to thymol. Contact Dermatitis 1995;33(6):439-440. PubMed
  17. Bahadoran P, Rokni FK, Fahami F. Investigating the therapeutic effect of vaginal cream containing garlic and thyme compared to clotrimazole cream for the treatment of mycotic vaginitis. Iran J Nurs Midwifery Res 2010;15(Suppl 1):343-9.
  18. Erol S, Aydin B, Dilli D, Okumus N, Zenciroglu A, Gündüz M. An interesting newborn case of fructose 1-6 diphosphatase deficiency triggered after thyme juice ingestion. Clin Lab. 2014;60(1):151-3. PubMed

See these in context on the Thyme monograph →

Clary Sage 2 references
  1. Ou, M. C., Hsu, T. F., Lai, A. C., Lin, Y. T., and Lin, C. C. Pain relief assessment by aromatic essential oil massage on outpatients with primary dysmenorrhea: a randomized, double-blind clinical trial. J Obstet.Gynaecol.Res 2012;38(5):817-822. PubMed
  2. Amirhosseini M, Dehghan M, Mangolian Shahrbabaki P, Pakmanesh H. Effectiveness of aromatherapy for relief of pain, nausea, and vomiting after percutaneous nephrolithotomy: a randomized controlled trial. Complement Med Res 2020:1-9. Online ahead of print. PubMed

See these in context on the Clary Sage monograph →

Rose Geranium Oil 1 reference
  1. Greenway FL, Frome BM, Engels TM. Temporary relief of postherpetic neuralgia pain with topical geranium oil. Am J Med 2003;115:586-7. PubMed

See these in context on the Rose Geranium Oil monograph →

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