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Juniper Berry Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Nature's Answer

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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 Juniper Berry 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 Berry is a dietary supplement by Nature's Answer 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 berry fluid extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Juniper Berry by Nature's Answer

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 fluid extract. It's a concentrated liquid made from juniper berries, the fruit of the juniper plant.

The extract is mixed into a base of purified water, coconut glycerin, and alcohol (12–15%) to preserve it and make it shelf-stable.

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 for juniper berry isn't established for the conditions we have data on. We hold insufficient reliable evidence to rate whether it works for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), rheumatoid arthritis, urinary tract infections, wound healing, kidney stones, or bronchitis.

If you're thinking about it for one of these reasons, it's worth talking with your pharmacist about what the research actually shows.

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 in low doses, though a full safety review hasn't been done. The main caution: medicinal doses may irritate your kidneys and shouldn't be used long-term.

Topically, it can cause skin irritation, allergies, burning, redness, blistering, and swelling — especially if you're in the sun at the same time. Repeated exposure to juniper pollen can trigger allergies affecting your skin or respiratory tract.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding are off-limits. The safety data advises against use during pregnancy because juniper has been traditionally thought to affect the uterus.

There isn't enough safety information to use it while breastfeeding either. If you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or nursing, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before considering this supplement.

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 start, check if you take antidiabetes drugs (Moderate interaction — risk of low blood sugar), diuretics or water pills (Minor interaction — increased side effects), or lithium (Minor interaction — may raise lithium levels). Use the medication checker on this page to verify your specific medications.

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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 Berry by Nature's Answer is best suited for someone with no kidney concerns, not taking blood sugar medications, diuretics, or lithium, and not pregnant or breastfeeding. If you take any medications — especially for diabetes, water retention, or mood — check your exact drugs with the tool on this page before starting.

Because the evidence for its traditional uses isn't established, talk with your pharmacist about whether it makes sense for what you're hoping to treat.

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 Oct 1, 2012.

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 Nature's Answer
Barcode (UPC) 083000003677
Net contents 1 fl. Oz.; 30 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Oct 1, 2012
DSLD ID 11930
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Juniper Berry by Nature's Answer, 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
30
UPC/BARCODE
083000003677
IngredientAmount% DV
Juniper berry fluid extract1000 mg--

Other ingredients: USP purified Water, coconut glycerin, 12-15% certified organic Alcohol

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Label statements
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Formula

ORGANIC ALCOHOL FLUID EXTRACT (1:1)

K PARVE

FDA Statement of Identity

HERBAL SUPPLEMENT

General Statements

RESPONSIBLY WILDCRAFTED HERB

Manufactured in our FDA registered and pharmaceutically licensed facility; Unconditionally guaranteed.

Juniperus communis

Seals/Symbols

HOLISTICALLY BALANCED(TM)

(TM) BIO-CHELATED(R) COLD EXTRACTION PROCESS

Brand IP Statement(s)

Since 1972

NATURE'S ANSWER(R) organic alcohol extracts are produced using alcohol, water and coconut glycerin utilizing our cold Bio-Chelated(R) proprietary extraction process, yielding a Holistically Balanced(TM) standardized extract. Liquid extracts are absorbed faster than tablets or capsules, and are more potent than tinctures. Holistically Balanced(TM) guarantees that the constituents of the extract are in the same synergistic ratios as in the plant.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement take 1/2-1 mL (approx. 14-28 drops) 2-3 times a day in a small amount of water. Recommended use not to exceed 4 weeks.

SHAKE WELL.

Precautions

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

WARNING: DO NOT USE IF PREGNANT OR NURSING.

DO NOT USE IF SAFETY SEAL IS DAMAGED OR MISSING.

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Juniper Berry by Nature's Answer label

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Juniper Berry label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Juniper Berry by Nature's Answer

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 container30 Amounts shown are per serving.

Juniper berry fluid extract

Interacts with
162 drugs
1000 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 berry fluid extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: USP purified Water, Coconut glycerin, 12-15% certified organic Alcohol. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Juniper Berry by Nature's Answer Drug Interactions

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162Drugs
86 Moderate 76 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Juniper berry fluid extract 162

Individual Drug Interactions

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

1 of the 1 ingredient in Juniper Berry interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Juniper berry fluid extract

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.

Juniper berry fluid 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
Juniper berry fluid extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

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

Nature's Answer

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Name
NATURE'S ANSWER(R), Inc.
City
Hauppauge
State
NY
ZipCode
11788-3943
Web Address
www.naturesanswer.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Juniper Berry by Nature's Answer: Common Questions

Does Juniper Berry by Nature's Answer 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.
Can I use this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
No — the safety data advises against use during pregnancy because juniper has traditionally been thought to affect the uterus. There also isn't enough safety information to use it while breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're pregnant, planning pregnancy, or nursing.
Is juniper berry safe to use long-term?
No. Medicinal doses may irritate your kidneys and shouldn't be used for long periods. It's meant for short-term use only.
What are the most common side effects?
When taken by mouth in low doses short-term, juniper berry seems to be generally well tolerated. Topically (on skin), allergies and skin irritation are the main concerns — including burning, redness, blistering, and swelling, especially in the sun.
Does juniper berry actually work for urinary tract infections or kidney stones?
We don't have enough reliable evidence to say it works for those conditions — or for GERD, rheumatoid arthritis, wound healing, or bronchitis either. If you're considering it for one of these reasons, check with your pharmacist about the research.
Why does this product interact with so many medications?
The 161 interactions stem from juniper berry's two main effects: it can lower blood sugar (affecting all antidiabetes drugs) and it has mild diuretic properties (affecting all water pills and how your kidneys handle lithium). A single ingredient can still affect many different drugs.

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The Full Monographs Behind Juniper Berry’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 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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