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Juniper Berry Extract Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by BulkSupplements.com

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

Juniper Berry Extract is a dietary supplement by BulkSupplements.com 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 Fruit Extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Juniper Berry Extract by BulkSupplements.com

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 fruit extract. It's sold as a powder with no inactive fillers or other ingredients listed.

Juniper berry has a long history in traditional herbal practice and is used in food and beverages. The extract form concentrates the plant material.

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 whether juniper berry works for any of the conditions it's traditionally used for—gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), rheumatoid arthritis, urinary tract infections, wound healing, kidney stones, or bronchitis. All six carry a rating of insufficient reliable evidence, which means the science isn't there yet to say one way or the other.

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 in small doses for short periods, but a thorough safety review hasn't been completed. At medicinal doses and with long-term use, it may irritate your kidneys, so it's not meant for ongoing daily supplementation.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding are off-limits: juniper is considered unsafe in pregnancy because it may affect the uterus, and there's not enough safety information to recommend it while breastfeeding. Additionally, topical application can cause skin irritation, allergies, and in rare cases burn-like lesions—especially if you're exposed to sun at the same time.

Repeated exposure to juniper pollen can also trigger respiratory allergies.

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, check with your own doctor or pharmacist if you take antidiabetes medications (moderate risk of low blood sugar), diuretics or water pills, or lithium. No other interactions are documented for juniper berry 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.

If you take an antidiabetes medication, a diuretic, or lithium, you'll want to check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting this product. The evidence for what juniper berry actually does isn't solid yet.

It's meant for short-term use at low doses, not long-term daily supplementation, and it's not safe during pregnancy 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 Apr 23, 2024.

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 Extract, straight from the product label.

Brand BulkSupplements.com
Barcode (UPC) X002E1UZGN
Net contents 100 Gram(s); 3.5 Ounce(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Apr 23, 2024
DSLD ID 312057
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Juniper Berry Extract by BulkSupplements.com, 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:
500 mg
Maximum serving Sizes:
500 mg
Servings per container
200
UPC/BARCODE
X002E1UZGN
IngredientAmount% DV
Juniper Berry Fruit Extract500 mg--

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Label statements
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Brand IP Statement(s)

BulkSupplements.com Clean & Pure Bulk Supplements

Formulation

Free of: Added sugar, soy, dairy, yeast, gluten, additives

Color may vary

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take 500 mg (about 1/5 tsp) up to three times daily, or as directed by a physician. Take with plenty of water. Should not be taken for more than 4 weeks.

Storage

Contents are sold by weight, not volume. Settling may occur. Store in a dry, cool place

FDA Disclaimer Statement

Warning: This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Precautions

Always consult a physician before taking any dietary supplement.

Keep out of reach of children.

Should not be taken for more than 4 weeks.

General Statements

Use an accurate milligram scale. New

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Juniper Berry Extract by BulkSupplements.com label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Juniper Berry Extract by BulkSupplements.com

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

Serving size500 mg Dosage formPowder Servings per container200 Amounts shown are per serving.

Juniper Berry Fruit Extract

Interacts with
162 drugs
500 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 Fruit Extract monograph & interactions
Interaction report

Juniper Berry Extract by BulkSupplements.com 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 Extract 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 Fruit 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 Extract, from the product label.

BulkSupplements.com

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Name
BulkSupplements.com
Street Address
7511 Eastgate Rd
City
Henderson
State
NV
ZipCode
89011
Web Address
BulkSupplements.com
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Juniper Berry Extract by BulkSupplements.com: Common Questions

Does Juniper Berry Extract by BulkSupplements.com interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Juniper Berry Extract 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 Extract 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 if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No—juniper berry is considered unsafe during pregnancy because it may affect the uterus. There's also not enough safety information to use it while breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor about alternatives if you're in either situation.
How long can I safely take this?
Juniper berry is meant for short-term use only, not as a daily long-term supplement. At medicinal doses and over time, it can irritate your kidneys. A thorough safety evaluation hasn't been done, so staying short-term is the safer choice.
Can I get topical irritation from this powder?
This is a powder you'd ingest, not apply to skin, so direct topical irritation isn't the main concern here. But if you do handle the powder a lot or have sensitive skin, contact could theoretically trigger irritation or allergies—wash your hands after handling.
Will this actually help with UTIs or other conditions?
The science isn't there yet to say for sure. Juniper berry is traditionally used for urinary tract infections, GERD, arthritis, and other conditions, but reliable evidence supporting those uses hasn't been established in the data we hold.
What are the common side effects?
When used short-term in low doses, juniper berry is generally well tolerated. A thorough safety review hasn't been completed, so rare or long-term side effects aren't fully mapped. If you notice unusual symptoms, stop and talk with your pharmacist.

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The Full Monographs Behind Juniper Berry Extract’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Juniper Berry Extract'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

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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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