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Juniper Berries Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Nature's Way

Juniper Berries label
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Capsule 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 Juniper Berries 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

Juniper Berries is a dietary supplement by Nature's Way with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for water retention (diuretic), digestive upset and bloating, urinary tract support.Based on those ingredients, 162 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Juniper. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Juniper Berries by Nature's Way

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: juniper berry. Juniper has been used traditionally for a range of purposes, though the evidence supporting many of those uses isn't well established yet.

The capsule itself is made from plant-derived material, with magnesium stearate and silica as inactive ingredients.

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 Juniper product and its label doesn't state a use — see Juniper'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 evidence we hold doesn't establish that juniper is effective for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), rheumatoid arthritis, urinary tract infections, wound healing, kidney stones, or bronchitis — there's insufficient reliable evidence to rate it for any of these. If you're considering juniper for a specific health goal, talk with your pharmacist or doctor about whether the evidence supports its use.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Juniper

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.

Juniper is generally well tolerated in small doses over the short term, but a thorough safety evaluation hasn't been done. The main caution is that medicinal doses may irritate your kidneys and shouldn't be used long-term.

Topically, juniper can cause skin irritation, allergies, or burning, especially if you're also in the sun. Repeated exposure to juniper pollen can trigger occupational skin or respiratory allergies.

Juniper should not be used during pregnancy — it's traditionally been avoided because it may affect the uterus. There isn't enough safety information to recommend it while breastfeeding, so it's best avoided then too.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Juniper

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 — Juniper.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications; lithium.
  • For scale: 162 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 your medications against these drug types: antidiabetes drugs (moderate-severity interaction risk — low blood sugar is possible), diuretic drugs (water pills), and lithium. These are the ones where documented interactions exist in our data.

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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.

Juniper Berries by Nature's Way is worth considering only if you've talked with your pharmacist or doctor about your specific health goal and they've confirmed the evidence supports it. If you take diabetes medications, diuretics, or lithium, you need to check this product against your exact drugs before starting.

Pregnant or breastfeeding? Skip it.

Talk to your pharmacist before you begin.

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 23, 2015.

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 Juniper Berries, straight from the product label.

Brand Nature's Way
Barcode (UPC) 033674144008
Net contents 100 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Dec 23, 2015
DSLD ID 54273
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Juniper Berries by Nature's Way, 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:
2 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
50
UPC/BARCODE
033674144008
IngredientAmount% DV
Total Carbohydrates1 Gram(s)1%
Juniper850 mg--

Other ingredients: plant-derived Capsule, Magnesium Stearate, Silica

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Label statements
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Brand IP Statement(s)

Health through the power of nature, that's what it means to Trust the Leaf.

2015

General Statements

Juniper (Juniperus communis) is a traditional herbal remedy. Our Juniper is carefully tested and produced to superior quality standards.

Premium Herbal

425 mg

Precautions

Keep out of reach of children.

Safety sealed with printed outer shrinkwrap and inner seal. Do not use if either is broken or missing.

This product should not be take for more than 4 weeks. Consult a healthcare professional for recommendation on prolonged or repeated use.

Caution: Do not use if pregnant, nursing or if you have kidney condition. If taking any medications, consult a healthcare professional before use.

Formulation

Gluten free. No sugar, salt, yeast, wheat, soy, corn, dairy products, artificial colors, flavors or preservatives.

General

LN14400.A02 BLK8343A

Seals/Symbols

NON GMO Project VERIFIED nongmoproject.org

VEGETARIAN

CERTIFIED AUTHENTIC TRU-ID

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Recommendation: Take 2 capsules three times daily. Increase the amount of fluids taken throughout the day.

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Juniper Berries by Nature's Way label

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Juniper Berries label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Juniper Berries by Nature's Way

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

Serving size2 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container50 Amounts shown are per serving.

Juniper

Interacts with
162 drugs
850 mg per serving

Juniper berry is a traditional herb best known for flavoring gin and for its folk use as a diuretic and digestive aid. Solid human evidence for its he...

Juniper monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Plant-derived Capsule, Magnesium Stearate, Silica. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Juniper Berries by Nature's Way Drug Interactions

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162Drugs
86 Moderate 76 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Juniper 162

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Juniper Berries interact with 162 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Juniper Berries interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Juniper

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Juniper Berries 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.

Juniper3 drug types · 162 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, taking juniper berry with antidiabetes medications might cause additive hypoglycemia.
Animal research shows that juniper berry can lower blood glucose.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Diuretic Drugs

Theoretically, juniper berry might increase the risk of adverse effects from diuretic drugs.
Juniper berry is thought to have mild diuretic effects.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Lithium

Theoretically, juniper berry might reduce lithium excretion and increase serum levels of lithium.
Juniper berry is thought to have mild diuretic effects.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Juniper full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Juniper Berries, from the product label.

Nature's Way

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Phone Number
1-800-962-8873
Web Address
naturesway.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Juniper Berries by Nature's Way: Common Questions

Does Juniper Berries by Nature's Way interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Juniper Berries has a known interaction with 162 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Juniper Berries 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. Juniper is traditionally avoided in pregnancy because it may affect the uterus. The safety data advises against it.
Is it safe to breastfeed while taking juniper?
There isn't enough safety information, so it's best avoided while breastfeeding. Talk with your pharmacist or doctor if you have questions about alternatives.
What side effects should I watch for?
Short-term use in low doses is generally well tolerated. The main concern is that medicinal doses may irritate your kidneys. If you take it topically, watch for skin irritation, burning, or allergies — especially if you're in the sun.
How long can I safely take juniper berries?
Medicinal doses shouldn't be used long-term because of the risk of kidney irritation. Stick to short-term use and talk with your pharmacist about what's appropriate for you.
Does juniper actually work for what it's marketed for?
The evidence we hold doesn't establish that juniper is effective for GERD, rheumatoid arthritis, UTIs, wound healing, kidney stones, or bronchitis. If you're looking at it for one of these, ask your pharmacist whether the evidence supports it.

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The Full Monographs Behind Juniper Berries’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Juniper

Interacts with 162 drugs

Juniper berry is a traditional herb best known for flavoring gin and for its folk use as a diuretic and digestive aid. Solid human evidence for its health benefits is limited, and it can irr...

Read the full Juniper monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Juniper Berries'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 7 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.

Juniper 7 references
  1. Newall CA, Anderson LA, Philpson JD. Herbal Medicine: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals. London, UK: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1996.
  2. The Review of Natural Products by Facts and Comparisons. St. Louis, MO: Wolters Kluwer Co., 1999.
  3. Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.
  4. Robbers JE, Tyler VE. Tyler's Herbs of Choice: The Therapeutic Use of Phytomedicinals. New York, NY: The Haworth Herbal Press, 1999.
  5. Sanchez de Medina F, Gamez MJ, Jimenez I, et al. Hypoglycemic activity of juniper "berries." Planta Med 1994;60:197-200. PubMed
  6. Swanston-Flatt SK, Day C, Bailey CJ, Flatt PR. Traditional plant treatments for diabetes. Studies in normal and streptozotocin diabetic mice. Diabetologia 1990;33:462-4. PubMed
  7. Tammaro A, Adebanjo GAR, Chello C, et al. Bullous dermatitis caused by common juniper. Contact Dermatitis. 2020. PubMed

See these in context on the Juniper 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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