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Jamaican Dogwood Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herbal Terra

Jamaican Dogwood 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 Jamaican 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

Jamaican Dogwood is a dietary supplement by Herbal Terra 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 Jamaican Dogwood Bark Extract, Dry. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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Check Your Meds Against Jamaican Dogwood by Herbal Terra

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Jamaican Dogwood 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: Jamaican Dogwood Bark Extract, a dried plant material. The liquid formula also contains alcohol, water, and glycerin as inactive ingredients to dissolve and preserve 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

This is a single-ingredient Jamaican Dogwood product and its label doesn't state a use — see Jamaican Dogwood'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 product facts don't provide effectiveness ratings for Jamaican Dogwood, so we don't have established evidence data on file for what it's meant to do.

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.

Jamaican Dogwood has limited safety data in humans and can be toxic at higher doses — so stick to the label dose and don't exceed it. The safety information is clear on pregnancy and breastfeeding: avoid it during pregnancy because it has traditionally been linked to uterine effects and lacks safety data, and avoid it while breastfeeding because we don't have enough information to know it's safe.

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.

Before taking this product, check it against any CNS depressants you're on — sleep aids, anxiety medications, prescription pain relievers, or alcohol. The combination may make you overly sedated.

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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.

Jamaican Dogwood is something to approach carefully. If you take any CNS depressants — sleep aids, anxiety meds, certain pain relievers, or drink alcohol — check your exact medications with the tool on this page first.

Pregnant women and anyone breastfeeding should skip it. Talk to your pharmacist before you start.

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 Jan 23, 2025.

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 Jamaican Dogwood, straight from the product label.

Brand Herbal Terra
Barcode (UPC) 7238360281392
Net contents 2 Fluid Ounce(s); 60 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jan 23, 2025
DSLD ID 325125
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Jamaican Dogwood 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
60
UPC/BARCODE
7238360281392
IngredientAmount% DV
Jamaican Dogwood Bark Extract, Dry983 mg--

Other ingredients: Alcohol, Water, Glycerin

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

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.

Precautions

We recommend to seek expert medical advice before taking. May have contraindications and cause adverse reaction.

Consult a physician before giving to children under 18, before using during pregnancy, if nursing, or if you are on any medications.

Consult a physician before giving to children under 18, before using during pregnancy, if nursing, or if you are on any medications. Keep out of the reach of children!

Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredients.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry, dark place.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

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

Formulation

cGMP Made in compliance with cGMP 21 CFR 111 in an FDA registered and inspected facility.

Sugar free

Expertly extracted 100% natural Premium product

Organic alcohol

No artificial ingredients, color additives, fillers or binders.

Natural Gluten free

Formula

Piscidia piscipula

Organic alcohol

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

Seals/Symbols

Made in USA

General Statements

Organic raw material.

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Jamaican Dogwood by Herbal Terra label

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Jamaican Dogwood label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Jamaican Dogwood 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 container60 Amounts shown are per serving.

Jamaican Dogwood Bark Extract, Dry

Interacts with
248 drugs
983 mg per serving Form: Piscidia piscipula Bark Extract, Dry

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...

Jamaican Dogwood Bark Extract, Dry monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Jamaican Dogwood by Herbal Terra Drug Interactions

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248Drugs
248 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Jamaican Dogwood Bark Extract, Dry 248

Individual Drug Interactions

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

1 of the 1 ingredient in Jamaican Dogwood interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Jamaican Dogwood Bark Extract, Dry

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Jamaican 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.

Jamaican Dogwood Bark Extract, Dry1 drug type · 248 drugs

Cns Depressants

Jamaican dogwood may potentiate sedative effects.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Jamaican Dogwood Bark Extract, Dry full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

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

Herbal Terra

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Name
Herbal Terra LLC
Phone Number
+18083857868
Web Address
herbalterra.com
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Jamaican Dogwood by Herbal Terra: Common Questions

Does Jamaican Dogwood by Herbal Terra interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Jamaican 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?
Jamaican 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.
Is Jamaican Dogwood safe to take during pregnancy?
No — the safety data advises against it. It has traditionally been linked to effects on the uterus and lacks reliable safety information. If you're pregnant or planning to become pregnant, avoid it and talk with your doctor or pharmacist about alternatives.
Can I take this while breastfeeding?
No — there isn't enough safety information to know whether it passes into breast milk or could affect a nursing infant. Avoid it while breastfeeding and speak with your pharmacist or doctor if you need something else.
What happens if I take too much?
Jamaican Dogwood can be toxic at higher doses. Stick to the dose on the label — don't exceed it — and if you accidentally take too much, contact poison control or seek medical attention.
Can I drink alcohol while taking this?
No. Alcohol is itself a CNS depressant, and taking it with Jamaican Dogwood may strengthen drowsiness and impairment. Avoid alcohol entirely while using this product.
Does this product have side effects?
The product facts don't list documented side effects from trials, but given the limited safety data and potential for toxicity at higher doses, some people may experience drowsiness or other effects. Stick to the label dose and stop if you notice anything concerning.

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The Full Monographs Behind Jamaican 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

Jamaican 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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