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Huai Hua Mi Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herbal Terra

Huai Hua Mi label
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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
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Huai Hua Mi 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

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Huai Hua Mi is a dietary supplement by Herbal Terra with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for supporting blood vessel and capillary health, bleeding-related complaints (traditional use), source of the flavonoid rutin.Based on those ingredients, 29 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Huai Hua Mi (Sophora japonica) dried bud and flower liquid extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Huai Hua Mi by Herbal Terra

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: Huai Hua Mi, which is a liquid extract made from the dried buds and flowers of the pagoda tree (Sophora japonica). It's been used in traditional medicine, though the evidence base for what it does is still being built.

The extract is suspended in menstruum, an inactive ingredient used to deliver the herbal material.

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 Pagoda Tree product and its label doesn't state a use — see Pagoda Tree'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 data we hold shows insufficient evidence to rate pagoda tree for hemorrhoids or menopausal symptoms. That doesn't mean it doesn't work — it means the reliable studies aren't there yet to say either way.

If you're considering it for one of these concerns, talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist about whether the traditional use or any other evidence might apply to your situation.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Pagoda Tree

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.

Pagoda tree flower and bud — the parts in this product — are generally well tolerated, and no adverse effects have been reported in the available data. However, human safety information is limited, so use it cautiously.

The pagoda tree seed, which is not in this product, may cause serious problems with long-term use, so that's not a concern here. For pregnancy and breastfeeding, the safety data advises against use.

There isn't enough information to know whether it's safe while you're breastfeeding, so avoid it in that situation as well. If you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Pagoda Tree

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 — Pagoda Tree.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 29 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.

Check your medications before starting, especially anything that contains caffeine — this extract may make caffeine effects stronger or longer-lasting. We don't have documented interactions for other drug categories with this ingredient, so use the medication search tool on this page to verify your exact medications.

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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 safety information is well characterized.

Huai Hua Mi is a single-ingredient traditional herbal extract with limited human safety data and unproven effectiveness for the conditions it's traditionally used for. It does interact with caffeine metabolism, so if you're sensitive to caffeine or take medications that depend on the same enzyme, check with your own doctor or pharmacist first.

Pregnant people and those breastfeeding should avoid 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 Sep 25, 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 Huai Hua Mi, straight from the product label.

Brand Herbal Terra
Net contents 4 Fluid Ounce(s); 120 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Sep 25, 2020
DSLD ID 234933
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Huai Hua Mi by Herbal Terra, 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 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 mL
Servings per container
120
IngredientAmount% DV
Huai Hua Mi (Sophora japonica) dried bud and flower liquid extract970 mg--

Other ingredients: Menstruum

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Direction Shake well before use. Adults take up to 30 drops (1 mL, one full squeeze of the dropper bulb) in 3-4 fl. oz of juice or water up to 4 times a day. We recommend to seek expert medical advice before taking this or any other herbal supplements.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

Notice This product has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Formulation

Manufactured in the USA in an FDA registered facility

Alcohol free

Dried herb/menstruum ratio: 1:3 Expertly extracted Laboratory tested 330 mg/1 mL Premium product Alcohol-free liquid herbal extract

Non GMO

No artificial ingredients, GMO, gluten, color additives, fillers, preservatives or binders. Natural Gluten Free

Precautions

Caution May have contraindications.

Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredients.

Consult a physician before using during pregnancy, if nursing, or if you are on any medications.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry, dark place.

Formula

Sophora japonica

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

Seals/Symbols

Made in USA Made in an FDA registered facility Natural Gluten Free

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Huai Hua Mi by Herbal Terra label

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Huai Hua Mi label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Huai Hua Mi by Herbal Terra

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

Serving size1 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container120 Amounts shown are per serving.

Huai Hua Mi (Sophora japonica) dried bud and flower liquid extract

Interacts with
29 drugs
970 mg per serving

Pagoda Tree (Styphnolobium japonicum, also called the Japanese pagoda tree) is a traditional Asian medicinal plant best known as a natural source of t...

Huai Hua Mi (Sophora japonica) dried bud and flower liquid extract monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Huai Hua Mi by Herbal Terra Drug Interactions

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29 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Huai Hua Mi (Sophora japonica) dried bud and flower liquid extract 29

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Huai Hua Mi interact with 29 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Huai Hua Mi interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Huai Hua Mi (Sophora japonica) dried bud and flower liquid extract

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Huai Hua Mi 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.

Huai Hua Mi (Sophora japonica) dried bud and flower liquid extract1 drug type · 29 drugs

Caffeine

Theoretically, pagoda tree might reduce the clearance of caffeine.
Pagoda tree contains genistein. Taking genistein 1 gram daily for 14 days seems to inhibit caffeine clearance and metabolism in healthy females. This effect has been attributed to inhibition of the cytochrome P450 1A2 (CYP1A2) enzyme, which is involved in caffeine metabolism. It is unclear if this effect occurs with the lower amounts of genistein found in pagoda tree.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Huai Hua Mi (Sophora japonica) dried bud and flower liquid extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Huai Hua Mi, from the product label.

Herbal Terra

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Name
Herbal Terra
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Huai Hua Mi by Herbal Terra: Common Questions

Does Huai Hua Mi by Herbal Terra interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Huai Hua Mi has a known interaction with 29 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Huai Hua Mi 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 pagoda tree the same as the seed that can cause serious side effects?
No. This product uses the dried buds and flowers of the pagoda tree. The seed is what carries the serious safety concerns with long-term use — edema and in rare cases, death — so that's not relevant to this extract.
Can I take this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
The safety data advises against it in pregnancy. While breastfeeding, there isn't enough information to know either way — but the cautious recommendation is to avoid it. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about your specific situation.
Does this product actually work for hemorrhoids or hot flashes?
The evidence we hold is insufficient to rate it for either condition. It's used in traditional medicine for these concerns, but reliable human studies haven't established whether it's effective. Your doctor or pharmacist can discuss whether the traditional use might be worth trying for you.
Will this affect my coffee or tea?
Possibly. This extract may slow how your body clears caffeine, so your coffee or tea could have a stronger or longer-lasting effect. If you're caffeine-sensitive, you might want to reduce your intake or talk with your pharmacist.

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The Full Monographs Behind Huai Hua Mi’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Pagoda Tree

Interacts with 29 drugs

Pagoda Tree (Styphnolobium japonicum, also called the Japanese pagoda tree) is a traditional Asian medicinal plant best known as a natural source of the flavonoid rutin. While it has a long...

Read the full Pagoda Tree monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Huai Hua Mi'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.

Pagoda Tree 2 references
  1. Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.
  2. Chen, Y., Xiao, C. Q., He, Y. J., Chen, B. L., Wang, G., Zhou, G., Zhang, W., Tan, Z. R., Cao, S., Wang, L. P., and Zhou, H. H. Genistein alters caffeine exposure in healthy female volunteers. Eur.J Clin.Pharmacol. 2011;67(4):347-353. PubMed

See these in context on the Pagoda Tree 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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