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Dietary supplement

Litchi Alcohol Free Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herbal Terra

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

Litchi Alcohol Free is a dietary supplement by Herbal Terra with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for general nutrition and antioxidant support, digestive complaints (traditional use), cough and sore throat (traditional use).Based on those ingredients, 207 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Litchi Seed Extract, Dry. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Litchi Alcohol Free by Herbal Terra

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: lychee seed extract in dry form. Lychee is a tropical fruit, and this extract is concentrated — different from eating the fruit as food.

The product also includes glycerin and water as inactive ingredients to preserve and deliver the extract.

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 Lychee product and its label doesn't state a use — see Lychee'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.

We have no effectiveness ratings on file for lychee seed extract. The research we hold doesn't establish whether this product is effective for any particular purpose, so we can't tell you what to expect from it.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Lychee

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.

The safety data here is important: eating fresh lychee as food is likely fine, but concentrated extracts like this one haven't been well studied. Lychee can trigger allergic reactions — including swelling of the tongue and lips, hives, rash, and in rare cases, anaphylaxis.

There's also a documented link between lychee consumption and a serious condition called hypoglycemic encephalopathy in children, particularly those who are malnourished; this is tied to a compound called hypoglycin A found in the fruit and possibly the seed. We don't have safety data on this extract during pregnancy or breastfeeding, so if you're pregnant or nursing, talk with your pharmacist or doctor before taking it.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Lychee

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 — Lychee.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: immunosuppressants / transplant drugs; diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 207 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.

Check with your pharmacist if you take antidiabetes drugs — lychee seed extract may increase your risk of low blood sugar. Also flag any immunosuppressant medications, though that risk is lower.

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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.

This is a single-ingredient product with two documented medication interactions — one moderate concern with diabetes drugs and one minor concern with immunosuppressants. Because concentrated lychee extracts aren't well studied and carry potential risks, especially in vulnerable populations, ask your pharmacist if this product makes sense for you.

Definitely check your medications first.

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 Nov 22, 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 Litchi Alcohol Free, straight from the product label.

Brand Herbal Terra
Barcode (UPC) 7439500956990
Net contents 2 Fluid Ounce(s); 60 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Nov 22, 2024
DSLD ID 324338
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Litchi Alcohol Free by Herbal Terra, 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:
1 mL
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
7439500956990
IngredientAmount% DV
Litchi Seed Extract, Dry1156 mg--

Other ingredients: Glycerin, Water

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Shake well before use. Adults take up to 30 drops (1 mL, one full squeeze of the dropper bulb) in 3-4 fl. oz. of juice or water up to 4 times a day.

Precautions

We recommend to seek expert medical advice before taking. May have contraindications and cause adverse reaction.

Consult a physician before giving to children under 18, before using during pregnancy, if nursing, or if you are on any medications.

Consult a physician before giving to children under 18, before using during pregnancy, if nursing, or if you are on any medications. Keep out of the reach of children!

Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredients.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry, dark place.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

This product has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Formulation

cGMP Made in compliance with cGMP 21 CFR 111 in an FDA registered and inspected facility.

Sugar free

Expertly extracted 100% natural Premium product

No alcohol (ethyl), artificial ingredients, color additives, fillers or binders.

Natural Gluten free

Formula

Litchi chinensis

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

Seals/Symbols

Made in USA

General Statements

Organic raw material

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Litchi Alcohol Free by Herbal Terra label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Litchi Alcohol Free by Herbal Terra

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 container60 Amounts shown are per serving.

Litchi Seed Extract, Dry

Interacts with
207 drugs
1156 mg per serving

Lychee is a sweet tropical fruit that is nutritious and a source of vitamin C and antioxidant plant compounds. While the fruit is a healthy food for m...

Litchi Seed Extract, Dry monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Litchi Alcohol Free by Herbal Terra Drug Interactions

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207Drugs
86 Moderate 121 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Litchi Alcohol Free 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.

Litchi Seed Extract, Dry2 drug types · 207 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, lychee seed might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when used with antidiabetes drugs.
Animal research suggests that an aqueous extract of lychee seed reduces fasting and 2-hour postprandial blood glucose and improves impaired glucose tolerance in rats with type 2 diabetes. Additionally, retrospective research in children has found an association between lychee consumption and increased odds of acute hypoglycemic encephalopathy.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Immunosuppressants

Theoretically, lychee might reduce the effectiveness of immunosuppressant drugs.
In vitro, flavonoids extracted from lychee show immunostimulant effects. So far, this effect has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Litchi Alcohol Free, from the product label.

Herbal Terra

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Name
Herbal Terra LLC
Phone Number
+18083857868
Web Address
herbalterra.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Litchi Alcohol Free by Herbal Terra: Common Questions

Does Litchi Alcohol Free by Herbal Terra interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Litchi Alcohol Free has a known interaction with 207 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Litchi Alcohol Free 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.
Is lychee seed extract the same as eating lychee fruit?
No — this is a concentrated extract, which hasn't been studied the way the fresh fruit has. Eating lychee fruit in normal food amounts is likely fine, but we don't have good safety data on extracts like this one.
Can this product cause low blood sugar?
It's not a direct cause, but if you take diabetes medication, lychee seed extract might increase the risk of low blood sugar on top of what your medication already does. That's why you need to check your specific drugs and talk to your pharmacist.
Can I take this while I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
We don't have enough safety data on this extract during pregnancy or breastfeeding to say either way. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using it if you're pregnant or nursing.
What allergic reactions can lychee cause?
Lychee can cause swelling of the tongue and lips, hives, rash, shortness of breath, and rarely, anaphylaxis. If you have a history of allergies, be aware of these risks.
What's hypoglycemic encephalopathy, and does it apply to me?
It's a serious brain condition linked to severe low blood sugar. Cases have been documented in children, especially malnourished ones, after lychee consumption — and the fruit contains a compound (hypoglycin A) that may play a role. The risk to you depends on your age, nutrition, and overall health, so discuss this with your pharmacist.

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The Full Monographs Behind Litchi Alcohol Free’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Litchi Alcohol Free'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 12 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.

Lychee 12 references
  1. Niggemann B, Reibel S, Hipler C, Wahn U. Anaphylactic reaction to lychee in a 12-year-old girl: cross-reactivity to latex? Pediatr Allergy Immunol 2002;13(1):64-7. PubMed
  2. Giannattasio M, Serafini M, Guarrera P, et al. Contact urticaria from litchi fruit (Litchi chinensis Sonn.). Contact Dermatitis 1995;33(1):67.
  3. Raap U, Schaefer T, Kapp A, Wedi B. Exotic food allergy: anaphylactic reaction to lychee. J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol 2007;17(3):199-201.
  4. Guo JW. Effects of Litchi seed on enhancing insulin sensitivity in type 2 diabetic-insulin resistant rats. Chinese J New Drugs 2003;12:526-9.
  5. Zhao M, Yang B, Wang J, et al. Immunomodulatory and anticancer activities of flavonoids extracted from litchi (Litchi chinensis Sonn) pericarp. Int Immunopharmacol 2007;7(2):162-6. PubMed
  6. John TJ, Das M. Outbreaks of Hypoglycemic Encephalopathy in Muzaffarpur, India: Are These Caused by Toxins in Litchi Fruit?: The Point. Indian Pediatr. 2016;53(5):399.
  7. John TJ. Exploration of Association between Litchi Consumption and Seasonal Acute Encephalopathy Syndrome: Pediatric Infectious Disease Specialist's Viewpoint. Indian Pediatr. 2017;54(4):323-325. DOI
  8. Mathew JL. Exploration of Association between Litchi Consumption and Seasonal Acute Encephalopathy Syndrome: Evidence-based Medicine Viewpoint. Indian Pediatr. 2017;54(4):319-323. PubMed
  9. Shrivastava A, Kumar A, Thomas JD, et al. Association of acute toxic encephalopathy with litchi consumption in an outbreak in Muzaffarpur, India, 2014: a case-control study. Lancet Glob Health. 2017;5(4):e458-e466.
  10. Spencer PS, Palmer VS, Mazumder R. Probable toxic cause for suspected lychee-linked viral encephalitis. Emerg Infect Dis. 2015;21(5):904-5. DOI
  11. Valsecchi R, Leghissa P. Contact allergy due to lychee. Acta Derm Venereol. 2013;93(1):90-1. PubMed
  12. Vashishtha VM. Outbreaks of Hypoglycemic Encephalopathy in Muzaffarpur, India: Are These Caused by Toxins in Litchi Fruit?: The Counterpoint. Indian Pediatr. 2016 May 8;53(5):399-402.

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