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Juniper Berry Extract Powder 500 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by BulkSupplements.com

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

Juniper Berry Extract Powder 500 mg 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 Powder 500 mg 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, 500 mg per serving. The extract is combined with dextrin, an inactive ingredient used as a filler to make the powder.

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's effectiveness isn't established in the data we hold. Studies have looked at it for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), rheumatoid arthritis, urinary tract infections, wound healing, kidney stones, and bronchitis — but the evidence for all of these is insufficient to rate.

That doesn't mean it won't help; it means we don't have reliable research to back a claim either way.

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 when you use it short-term in low doses, though a thorough safety evaluation hasn't been completed. The main caution: medicinal doses may irritate your kidneys, so don't use it long-term.

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

Don't use juniper during pregnancy — traditional use has avoided it because it may affect the uterus. There isn't enough safety data to know whether it's okay while breastfeeding, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using it if you're nursing.

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.

Double-check this product if you take antidiabetes drugs like metformin or insulin — there's a Moderate risk of low blood sugar. Also verify it with diuretics and lithium before you start, since juniper's diuretic effects could amplify their action or reduce lithium clearance.

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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 extract might appeal to you if you're interested in traditional herbal support, but the evidence for what it actually does isn't solid yet. If you take antidiabetes medications, diuretics, or lithium, you'll need to check with your pharmacist first.

Pregnant or breastfeeding? Skip it until you've talked it over with your doctor.

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 24, 2025.

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 Powder 500 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand BulkSupplements.com
Barcode (UPC) X002ETUDAD
Net contents 500 Gram(s); 17.6 Ounce(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Apr 24, 2025
DSLD ID 331149
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 Powder 500 mg 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
1000
UPC/BARCODE
X002ETUDAD
IngredientAmount% DV
Juniper Berry Fruit Extract500 mg--

Other ingredients: Dextrin

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Label statements
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Formula

Juniper Berry Extract Powder 500 mg per serving

Brand IP Statement(s)

BulkSupplements.com Clean & Pure Bulk Supplements

Formulation

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

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.

Precautions

Should not be taken for more than 4 weeks.

Always consult a physician before taking any dietary supplement.

Keep out of reach of children.

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.

General Statements

Use an accurate milligram scale. New

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Juniper Berry Extract Powder 500 mg by BulkSupplements.com label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Juniper Berry Extract Powder 500 mg 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 container1000 Amounts shown are per serving.

Juniper Berry Fruit Extract

Interacts with
162 drugs
500 mg per serving Form: Juniperus communis Fruit Extract

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

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

Interaction report

Juniper Berry Extract Powder 500 mg 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 Powder 500 mg 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 Powder 500 mg, 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
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Juniper Berry Extract Powder 500 mg by BulkSupplements.com: Common Questions

Does Juniper Berry Extract Powder 500 mg by BulkSupplements.com interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Juniper Berry Extract Powder 500 mg 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 Powder 500 mg 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 diabetic?
Talk with your pharmacist or doctor first. Juniper berry can lower blood glucose, so combining it with your diabetes medication could theoretically cause your blood sugar to drop too low. You'll need personalized advice on whether it's right for you.
Is juniper berry safe to use long-term?
No — medicinal doses may irritate your kidneys, so it shouldn't be used long-term. It's generally well tolerated for short-term use in low doses, but don't make it a daily habit without talking to your pharmacist.
Can I use this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
No for pregnancy — it's traditionally been avoided because it may affect the uterus. While breastfeeding, there isn't enough safety data to know either way, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist for guidance before using it.
What does juniper berry actually treat?
The evidence we hold isn't strong enough to say it reliably treats any condition. It's been studied for GERD, arthritis, urinary tract infections, and a few others, but the evidence for all of them is insufficient to rate.
Can juniper berry cause skin problems?
Yes — topically, it can cause skin irritation, allergies, burning, and blistering, especially if you're in the sun. Even carrying it close to your skin has caused burn-like blistering in at least one case. Repeated exposure to juniper pollen can also trigger occupational allergies affecting your skin or lungs.

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The Full Monographs Behind Juniper Berry Extract Powder 500 mg’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 Powder 500 mg'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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