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Jamaica Dogwood Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herbalist & Alchemist

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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 Jamaica Dogwood 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

Jamaica Dogwood is a dietary supplement by Herbalist & Alchemist with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for insomnia and sleep trouble, nerve pain, anxiety and tension.Based on those ingredients, 248 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are dried Jamaica Dogwood root bark extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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Check Your Meds Against Jamaica Dogwood by Herbalist & Alchemist

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Jamaica Dogwood 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.

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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 has one active ingredient: dried Jamaica Dogwood root bark extract. Jamaica Dogwood is a traditional herbal remedy, and this liquid extract form makes it easy to dose.

The preparation also contains ethyl alcohol and distilled water as inactive ingredients to preserve and deliver the extract.

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

We hold no graded evidence for this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: Balances muscular discomfort.
  • We looked for evidence on: Muscle pain, Muscle spasms, Muscular tension.
  • Our graded evidence for these ingredients doesn't cover that particular purpose.

We don't have effectiveness data on file for Jamaica Dogwood. The evidence to support its use hasn't been established in the research we hold.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Jamaican Dogwood

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 0 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.

Jamaica Dogwood has limited safety data in humans and can become toxic at higher doses, so stay within recommended dosing. The safety data advises against use during pregnancy—it's been traditionally linked to effects on the uterus and lacks proper safety testing.

It's also not safe to use while breastfeeding because we don't have enough information about its effects on infants.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Jamaican Dogwood

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 — Jamaican Dogwood.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 248 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 any sedatives, sleep aids, anxiety medications, or other drugs that slow your nervous system (CNS depressants) before you use this product—Jamaica Dogwood may amplify their drowsiness or sedative effects.

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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.

Jamaica Dogwood is a traditional herbal extract with sparse modern safety research and real toxicity concerns at higher doses. If you take any sedatives or CNS depressants, check with your pharmacist before adding this.

Pregnant or breastfeeding? Skip 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 21, 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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Jamaica Dogwood, straight from the product label.

Brand Herbalist & Alchemist
Barcode (UPC) 667056117481
Net contents 2 fl. Oz.; 60 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Sep 21, 2018
DSLD ID 179820
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Jamaica Dogwood by Herbalist & Alchemist, 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:
0.5 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 mL
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
667056117481
IngredientAmount% DV
dried Jamaica Dogwood root bark extract1 mL--

Other ingredients: Ethyl Alcohol, distilled Water

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Label statements
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Formula

Piscidia piscipula

OK

General Statements

Balances Muscular Discomfort

Botanical preparation ratio 1:3.5

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: 10-20 drops (0.5-1 mL) in juice or water. Take 3 times per day. Shake well before using.

Precautions

Contraindications: Do not use during pregnancy or lactation.

Keep out of children's reach

FDA Disclaimer Statement

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

General

NO. JDD-2 1733FR

Seals/Symbols

OK

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Jamaica Dogwood by Herbalist & Alchemist label

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Jamaica Dogwood label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Jamaica Dogwood by Herbalist & Alchemist

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

Serving size0.5 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.

Dried Jamaica Dogwood root bark extract

Interacts with
248 drugs
1 mL per serving

Jamaican dogwood is a tree bark traditionally used to promote sleep and ease pain, but high-quality human studies are lacking. It can be toxic in larg...

Dried Jamaica Dogwood root bark extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Ethyl Alcohol, Distilled Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Jamaica Dogwood by Herbalist & Alchemist Drug Interactions

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248Drugs
248 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

dried Jamaica Dogwood root bark extract 248

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Jamaica Dogwood interact with 248 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Jamaica Dogwood interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. dried Jamaica Dogwood root bark extract

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Jamaica Dogwood 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 Jamaica Dogwood root bark extract1 drug type · 248 drugs

Cns Depressants

Jamaican dogwood may potentiate sedative effects.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
dried Jamaica Dogwood root bark extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Jamaica Dogwood, from the product label.

Herbalist & Alchemist

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Name
Herbalist & Alchemist, Inc.
City
Washington
State
NJ
ZipCode
07882
Phone Number
800-611-8235
Web Address
www.herbalist-alchemist.com
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Jamaica Dogwood by Herbalist & Alchemist: Common Questions

Does Jamaica Dogwood by Herbalist & Alchemist interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Jamaica Dogwood has a known interaction with 248 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Jamaica Dogwood 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 while pregnant?
No. Jamaica Dogwood is rated likely unsafe in pregnancy because it's been traditionally linked to effects on the uterus and we don't have solid safety data. Talk with your doctor or midwife before considering any herbal remedy during pregnancy.
Is it safe to use while breastfeeding?
No. We don't have enough safety information about Jamaica Dogwood in breast milk or its effects on infants, so it's rated likely unsafe. It's best to avoid it while you're nursing.
What makes this form a liquid instead of a capsule?
This is an extract—the active compounds from Jamaica Dogwood root bark are concentrated in liquid form using ethyl alcohol and distilled water. Liquid extracts are absorbed quickly and let you adjust the dose easily with a dropper.
Can I take this with my sleep medication?
Not without checking first. Jamaica Dogwood may strengthen the sedative effects of sleep aids and other CNS depressants, making you too drowsy or impaired. Use the medication checker on this page to search your exact drug, then talk to your pharmacist.
What's the toxicity concern I should know about?
Jamaica Dogwood can become toxic at higher doses and we have limited human safety data, so it's important to follow the dosing instructions closely and not exceed them. If you have questions about what's safe for you, ask your pharmacist.

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The Full Monographs Behind Jamaica Dogwood’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Jamaican Dogwood

Interacts with 248 drugs

Jamaican dogwood is a tree bark traditionally used to promote sleep and ease pain, but high-quality human studies are lacking. It can be toxic in larger amounts and should be used cautiously...

Read the full Jamaican Dogwood monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Jamaica Dogwood'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.

Jamaican Dogwood 2 references
  1. Newall CA, Anderson LA, Philpson JD. Herbal Medicine: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals. London, UK: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1996.
  2. Della, Loggia R., Tubaro, A., and Redaelli, C. [Evaluation of the activity on the mouse CNS of several plant extracts and a combination of them]. Riv.Neurol. 1981;51(5):297-310.

See these in context on the Jamaican Dogwood 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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