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Java Tea (Orthosiphon) Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by TerraVita

Java Tea (Orthosiphon) 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 Java Tea (Orthosiphon) 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

Java Tea (Orthosiphon) is a dietary supplement by TerraVita with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for urinary tract health, mild fluid retention, kidney and bladder support.Based on those ingredients, 173 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Java Tea Glycerite 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 Java Tea (Orthosiphon) by TerraVita

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: Java Tea Glycerite Liquid Extract, which is a concentrated liquid form of Java tea plant material extracted using glycerin. The inactive ingredient is glycerin itself, which serves as the extraction medium and preservative.

Does it work?

Insufficient evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Insufficient

There isn't enough reliable clinical evidence to rate this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: kidney bladder and urinary tract health.
  • We looked for evidence on: Urinary tract infections (UTIs), fluid retention, kidney function, bladder support.
  • The closest evidence on file: Java Tea is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Urinary tract infections (UTIs) (Natural Medicines).

The evidence for Java tea is currently insufficient to rate its use for high blood pressure or urinary tract infections. While animal studies and some preliminary clinical work suggest it may have effects on blood pressure and urination, there isn't enough reliable human evidence yet to say whether it actually works for these purposes.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Java Tea

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.

Java tea is generally well tolerated in short-term use, though human safety data are limited overall. The safety data don't support use during pregnancy or while breastfeeding — there isn't enough information to know whether it's safe, so it's best to avoid it during these times.

If you're pregnant, nursing, or planning to become pregnant, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Java Tea

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 — Java Tea.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: lithium.
  • For scale: 173 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 blood pressure medications and lithium before taking this product — Java tea may intensify the effects of blood pressure drugs and could raise lithium levels dangerously. Your doctor or pharmacist can review your specific medications and advise whether it's safe to combine.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with insufficient evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and some safety-information gaps remain.

Java Tea may be worth considering if you're interested in herbal support, but the evidence for it isn't established yet. If you take blood pressure medication or lithium, you need to check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting it — the interactions could be significant.

Avoid it if you're pregnant or breastfeeding. Have a conversation with your own healthcare provider about whether it's right for you.

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 Dec 13, 2022.

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 Java Tea (Orthosiphon), straight from the product label.

Brand TerraVita
Barcode (UPC) 064435233563
Net contents 1 Fluid Ounce(s); 30 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Dec 13, 2022
DSLD ID 279406
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Java Tea (Orthosiphon) by TerraVita, 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:
25 Drop(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
40 Drop(s)
Servings per container
227
UPC/BARCODE
064435233563
IngredientAmount% DV
Java Tea Glycerite Liquid Extract0.13 mL--

Other ingredients: Glycerin

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Label statements
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Brand IP Statement(s)

Copyright 2018 TerraVita - Distributed by ZooScape LLC, All Rights Reserved.

Formula

Glycerite liquid extract (1:5)

Formulation

Alcohol free No flavor

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: Take 25-40 drops of extract in a small amount of warm water 3-4 times daily. Shake well before using.

Precautions

Keep away from children.

Do not use if safety seal around cap is broken or missing.

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Java Tea (Orthosiphon) by TerraVita label

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Java Tea (Orthosiphon) label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Java Tea (Orthosiphon) by TerraVita

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

Serving size25 Drop(s) Dosage formLiquid Servings per container227 Amounts shown are per serving.

Java Tea Glycerite Liquid Extract

Interacts with
173 drugs
0.13 mL per serving

Java Tea is a Southeast Asian herb traditionally used as a gentle diuretic and for urinary tract and kidney support. Some early lab, animal, and small...

Java Tea Glycerite Liquid Extract monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Java Tea (Orthosiphon) by TerraVita Drug Interactions

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173Drugs
173 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Java Tea Glycerite Liquid Extract 173

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Java Tea (Orthosiphon) interact with 173 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Java Tea (Orthosiphon) interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Java Tea Glycerite Liquid Extract

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Java Tea (Orthosiphon) 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.

Java Tea Glycerite Liquid Extract2 drug types · 173 drugs

Antihypertensive Drugs

Some preliminary clinical evidence suggests that Java tea has antihypertensive effects. Further, animal research suggests that Java tea has diuretic properties. Theoretically, taking Java tea with other antihypertensive drugs might increase the effects and risk for hypotension with these drugs.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
Lithium

Animal research suggests that Java tea has diuretic properties. Theoretically, due to these effects, Java tea might reduce excretion and increase levels of lithium. The dose of lithium might need to be decreased.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
Java Tea Glycerite Liquid Extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Java Tea (Orthosiphon), from the product label.

TerraVita

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Name
ZooScape LLC
Phone Number
844-449-0444
Web Address
www.ZooScape.com
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Java Tea (Orthosiphon) by TerraVita: Common Questions

Does Java Tea (Orthosiphon) by TerraVita interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Java Tea (Orthosiphon) has a known interaction with 173 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Java Tea (Orthosiphon) 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 Java Tea if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No, the safety data aren't sufficient to recommend it during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's appropriate for you in these situations.
Does Java Tea actually work for high blood pressure?
The current evidence is insufficient to say. While animal studies and some early clinical work hint at potential blood pressure effects, there isn't enough reliable human evidence yet to confirm it works.
What is Java Tea, and what does it do?
Java tea is a plant extract traditionally used to support urinary and kidney health. Animal research suggests it may have diuretic properties (increase urination) and possibly lower blood pressure, but human evidence is limited.
Is this product safe to use long-term?
Java tea is generally well tolerated in short-term use, but human safety data for long-term use are limited. If you're considering using it regularly, discuss that with your doctor or pharmacist.

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The Full Monographs Behind Java Tea (Orthosiphon)’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Java Tea

Interacts with 173 drugs

Java Tea is a Southeast Asian herb traditionally used as a gentle diuretic and for urinary tract and kidney support. Some early lab, animal, and small human studies are encouraging, but high...

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Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Java Tea (Orthosiphon)'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.

Java Tea 2 references
  1. Cicero AF, De Sando V, Izzo R, Vasta A, Trimarco A, Borghi C. Effect of a combined nutraceutical containing Orthosiphon stamineus effect on blood pressure and metabolic syndrome components in hypertensive dyslipidaemic patients: a randomized clinical tria
  2. Vahlensieck W, Lorenz H, Schumacher-Stimpfl A, Fischer R, Naber KG. Effect of a herbal therapy on clinical symptoms of acute lower uncomplicated urinary tract infections in women: Secondary analysis from a randomized controlled trial. Antibiotics (Basel). PubMed

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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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