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Juniper Berry Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herbalist & Alchemist

Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Juniper Berry is a dietary supplement by Herbalist & Alchemist 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 dried Juniper berry extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Juniper Berry 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 contains one active ingredient: a dried juniper berry extract. The liquid form also includes ethyl alcohol and distilled water as inactive ingredients.

Does it work?

Insufficient evidence
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
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: Promotes urinary function.
  • We looked for evidence on: Urinary tract infections (UTIs), Urinary tract health, Diuretic support, Water retention.
  • The closest evidence on file: Juniper is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Urinary tract infections (UTIs) (Natural Medicines).

The data we hold doesn't establish that juniper berry is effective for any of the conditions it's commonly used for—including GERD (acid reflux), rheumatoid arthritis, urinary tract infections, wound healing, kidney stones, or bronchitis. In each case, the evidence is insufficient to make a reliable claim.

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 berry is generally well tolerated when used short-term at low doses, though a full 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, it can cause skin irritation, allergies, and—especially with sun exposure—burning or blistering. Repeated exposure to juniper pollen may trigger respiratory or skin allergies.

Don't use this product during pregnancy; the safety data advises against it because of traditional concerns about effects on the uterus. There isn't enough safety information to know whether it's okay while breastfeeding, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.

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 you take this product, double-check it with your pharmacist if you take antidiabetes drugs (the Moderate-severity risk), diuretics, or lithium. No other medication interactions are documented for the ingredient we could check.

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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 safety information is well characterized.

Juniper berry might appeal to you if you're exploring traditional herbal remedies, but the evidence for its effectiveness isn't established in our data. More importantly, it can affect blood sugar medications, diuretics, and lithium—so check with your pharmacist before starting, especially if you take any of those.

Avoid it if you're pregnant or breastfeeding.

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 Juniper Berry, straight from the product label.

Brand Herbalist & Alchemist
Barcode (UPC) 667056117634
Net contents 2 fl. Oz.; 60 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Sep 21, 2018
DSLD ID 179822
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 Juniper Berry 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:
1 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 mL
Servings per container
30
UPC/BARCODE
667056117634
IngredientAmount% DV
dried Juniper berry extract2 mL--

Other ingredients: Ethyl Alcohol, distilled Water

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Label statements
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Formula

Juniperus communis

OK

General Statements

Promotes Urinary 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 3 times per day. Shake well before using.

Precautions

Contraindications: Do not use during pregnancy unless otherwise directed by a qualified expert.

Do not use if you have inflammatory kidney disease. Do not use for more that 4-6 weeks.

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. JPB-2 1745WE

Seals/Symbols

OK

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Juniper Berry by Herbalist & Alchemist label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Juniper Berry 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 Juniper berry extract

Interacts with
162 drugs
2 mL 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...

Dried Juniper berry extract monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Juniper Berry by Herbalist & Alchemist Drug Interactions

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162Drugs
86 Moderate 76 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Juniper Berry 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 Juniper berry extract3 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
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Juniper Berry, 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
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Juniper Berry by Herbalist & Alchemist: Common Questions

Does Juniper Berry by Herbalist & Alchemist interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Juniper Berry 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 Berry 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.
Does juniper berry actually work for UTIs or kidney stones?
The evidence isn't established in the data we hold. We can't say it works or doesn't work for either of those—just that reliable evidence to rate it is missing.
Is it safe to use this long-term?
No. Medicinal doses can irritate your kidneys, and you shouldn't use juniper berry long-term. Short-term use at low doses is generally well tolerated, but talk to your pharmacist about how long is safe for your situation.
What are the side effects I might notice?
Topically, it can cause skin irritation, allergies, or—especially in the sun—burning and blistering. When taken by mouth at low doses short-term, serious side effects haven't been clearly documented, though a full safety study hasn't been done.
Can I take this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
No, don't use it during pregnancy—the safety data advises against it because of concerns about effects on the uterus. There isn't enough information to know whether it's safe while breastfeeding, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist.
Why would this affect my blood sugar medication?
Juniper berry itself can lower blood glucose. If you're already taking a medication to lower blood sugar, adding juniper might push your levels too low, which is why we flag it as a Moderate-severity concern.

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Sources & How We Checked

Juniper Berry'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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