Hydrangea Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Hydrangea 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
Hydrangea is a dietary supplement by Herbalist & Alchemist with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for kidney and bladder stones, urinary tract complaints, enlarged prostate symptoms.Based on those ingredients, 1 medication has a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are dried Hydrangea root extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Hydrangea by Herbalist & Alchemist
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
Full disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: dried hydrangea root extract. Hydrangea is thought to work as a diuretic, a substance that encourages urine output.
The liquid is suspended in distilled water, ethyl alcohol, and vegetable glycerin.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
Our data hold no effectiveness ratings for hydrangea root extract against any specific condition. The evidence to support its use isn't established in the information we have on file.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Human safety data for hydrangea are limited, and large or prolonged doses may cause unwanted effects. Possible side effects from oral use include gastroenteritis (stomach and intestinal irritation), dizziness, and a feeling of tightness in the chest.
The safety data advise against use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding, as there isn't enough reliable information to ensure it's safe in these situations.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
If you take lithium, check with your pharmacist or doctor before starting this product. Hydrangea may reduce how your body clears lithium, potentially raising its level in your blood.
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.
Hydrangea may be worth considering if you're interested in its traditional diuretic properties, but the evidence supporting it isn't established in our data. If you take lithium, you'll need to talk with your pharmacist or doctor before starting—your dose may need to change.
Because safety data are limited, especially at higher doses or longer term, it's a good idea to discuss this product with your pharmacist before you begin.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Apr 25, 2018.
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 Hydrangea, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Herbalist & Alchemist |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 667056116743 |
| Net contents | 2 fl. Oz.; 60 mL |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Apr 25, 2018 |
| DSLD ID | 175826 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Hydrangea by Herbalist & Alchemist, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| dried Hydrangea root extract | 2 mL | -- |
Other ingredients: distilled Water, Ethyl Alcohol, Vegetable Glycerin
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Formula
Hydrangea arborescens
OK
General Statements
Promotes healthy urinary tract function
Botanical preparation ratio 1:4
FDA Statement of Identity
Herbal Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: 20-40 drops (1-2 mL) in juice or water. Take 4 times per day. Shake well before using.
Precautions
Contraindications: Use with caution during pregnancy.
Keep out of children's reach
This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
General
NO. HYD-2 1740FR
Seals/Symbols
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Hydrangea by Herbalist & Alchemist label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Hydrangea by Herbalist & Alchemist
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 container30 Amounts shown are per serving.
Dried Hydrangea root extract
Interacts with1 drug
Hydrangea root has a long history in folk medicine, mainly for urinary and kidney stone complaints, but there is very little modern human research to...
Dried Hydrangea root extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Distilled Water, Ethyl Alcohol, Vegetable Glycerin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Hydrangea by Herbalist & Alchemist Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Herbalist & Alchemist's Hydrangea is a single-ingredient product that does interact with one medication class.
Hydrangea root extract has diuretic properties—meaning it may increase urine output—and theoretically this could reduce how your kidneys clear lithium from your body, causing lithium levels to rise. If you take lithium, your dose may need adjustment.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
No other medication interactions are documented in our data for this ingredient. That said, because human safety data on hydrangea are limited, especially at larger or longer-term doses, it's wise to run your exact medications through the checker below before starting.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Hydrangea interact with 1 drug. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Hydrangea interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. dried Hydrangea root extract
Lithium Carbonate (prescription Drug)Eskalith, Lithium Carbonate
How Lithium Carbonate (prescription Drug) interacts with Hydrangea — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dried Hydrangea Root ExtractLithium Moderate
Interaction Summary
Hydrangea is thought to have diuretic properties.
Read the full Dried Hydrangea Root Extract + Lithium Carbonate (prescription Drug) interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Hydrangea 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.
dried Hydrangea root extract
Lithium
Hydrangea is thought to have diuretic properties. Theoretically, due to these potential diuretic effects, hydrangea might reduce excretion and increase levels of lithium. The dose of lithium might need to be decreased.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Hydrangea, from the product label.
Herbalist & Alchemist
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- Herbalist & Alchemist, Inc.
- City
- Washington
- State
- NJ
- ZipCode
- 07882
- Phone Number
- 800-611-8235
- Web Address
- www.herbalist-alchemist.com
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The Full Monographs Behind Hydrangea’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Hydrangea'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 1 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.
Hydrangea 1 reference
- Newall CA, Anderson LA, Philpson JD. Herbal Medicine: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals. London, UK: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1996.
Parts of this content are provided by the Therapeutic Research Center, LLC.
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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