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Lonicera Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herbal Terra

Lonicera label
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Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Oct 7, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Lonicera 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

Lonicera is a dietary supplement by Herbal Terra with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for colds and sore throat, fever, inflammation.Based on those ingredients, 122 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Lonicera Stem Extract, Dry. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Lonicera 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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Generated from HelloPharmacist’s pharmacist-curated databases and editorial rules · Last generated Oct 8, 2026

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.

Lonicera contains one active ingredient, Lonicera stem extract (dry), which is linked to our honeysuckle monograph. Honeysuckle is the plant whose stem extract provides the product's activity.

The listed inactive ingredients are alcohol, water, and glycerin. These are the carriers and other non-active components in the liquid, and they are not counted as active ingredients.

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 Honeysuckle product and its label doesn't state a use — see Honeysuckle'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 effectiveness ratings we hold for honeysuckle all fall under insufficient reliable evidence to rate. That covers age-related cognitive decline, respiratory tract infections, atopic dermatitis (eczema), diabetes, and dyspepsia (indigestion).

In plain terms, the research we have does not establish whether honeysuckle works for any of these uses.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Honeysuckle

How safe is it?

Some data gaps
Safety Information · database check
Some gaps

Safety data exists for these ingredients, but with some important gaps.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 0 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.

Honeysuckle is often used as a tea, and the safety notes mention few reported problems with that use. However, high-quality human safety data is limited.

The safety notes advise avoiding it during pregnancy and while breastfeeding because there is not enough safety information to know whether it is safe. We do not have a separate pregnancy and breastfeeding entry on file for this product.

In the case reports we hold, skin contact caused contact dermatitis, and one young adult who took a large oral amount developed an allergic drug eruption that resolved after stopping honeysuckle and treatment with antihistamines and glucocorticoids. Talk with your own doctor or pharmacist about whether this is right for you.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Honeysuckle

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 — Honeysuckle.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs.
  • For scale: 122 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 blood thinners (anticoagulants) and antiplatelet drugs, which carry a Moderate interaction severity with this product. Because honeysuckle may increase bleeding risk with these medications, your own prescriber or pharmacist should review your full medication list first.

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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 some safety-information gaps remain.

Lonicera may be of interest to people who want to explore honeysuckle, but the evidence for any specific use is not established in our data. If you take blood thinners or antiplatelet medications, or you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a history of allergic reactions, be careful and talk it over with your own doctor or pharmacist before starting.

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 Jan 23, 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 Lonicera, straight from the product label.

Brand Herbal Terra
Barcode (UPC) 7238360349320
Net contents 2 Fluid Ounce(s); 60 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jan 23, 2025
DSLD ID 325195
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 Lonicera 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
7238360349320
IngredientAmount% DV
Lonicera Stem Extract, Dry983 mg--

Other ingredients: Alcohol, Water, Glycerin

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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

Organic alcohol

No artificial ingredients, color additives, fillers or binders.

Natural Gluten free

Formula

Lonicera japonica

Organic alcohol

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

Seals/Symbols

Made in USA

General Statements

Organic raw material.

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Lonicera by Herbal Terra label

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Lonicera label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Lonicera 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.

Lonicera Stem Extract, Dry

Interacts with
122 drugs
983 mg per serving Form: Lonicera japonica Stem Extract, Dry

Honeysuckle, especially Japanese honeysuckle flower (Lonicera japonica), is a staple of traditional Chinese medicine used mainly for colds, sore throa...

Lonicera Stem Extract, Dry monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Lonicera by Herbal Terra Drug Interactions

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122Drugs
122 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Lonicera Stem Extract, Dry 122

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Lonicera interact with 122 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Lonicera interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Lonicera Stem Extract, Dry

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Lonicera 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.

Lonicera Stem Extract, Dry1 drug type · 122 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Theoretically, honeysuckle might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
In vitro research shows that polyphenols extracted from honeysuckle can inhibit platelet aggregation.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Lonicera Stem Extract, Dry full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Lonicera, from the product label.

Herbal Terra

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

Lonicera by Herbal Terra: Common Questions

Does Lonicera by Herbal Terra interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Lonicera has a known interaction with 122 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Lonicera 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.
What is Lonicera used for?
Lonicera is a honeysuckle stem extract. The effectiveness ratings we hold for honeysuckle, including for dyspepsia (indigestion), diabetes, and eczema, are insufficient reliable evidence to rate, so we cannot say it works for any particular purpose.
Can side effects happen with Lonicera?
A small number of case reports describe skin reactions. Topical use was linked to contact dermatitis, and one oral case involved an allergic drug eruption that resolved after stopping honeysuckle and treatment with antihistamines and glucocorticoids.
Is Lonicera safe during pregnancy?
The safety notes advise avoiding honeysuckle during pregnancy because there is not enough safety information. We don't have a separate pregnancy entry on file, so please talk with your own doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.
Does Lonicera contain other ingredients?
Yes, it lists alcohol, water, and glycerin as inactive ingredients. These are not active ingredients, and we do not hold interaction data for them.

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The Full Monographs Behind Lonicera’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Honeysuckle

Interacts with 122 drugs

Honeysuckle, especially Japanese honeysuckle flower (Lonicera japonica), is a staple of traditional Chinese medicine used mainly for colds, sore throat, and inflammation. Modern human eviden...

Read the full Honeysuckle monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Lonicera'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 3 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.

Honeysuckle 3 references
  1. Chang WC, Hsu FL. Inhibition of platelet activation and endothelial cell injury by polyphenolic compounds isolated from Lonicera japonica Thunb. Prostaglandins Leukot Essent Fatty Acids 1992;45:307-12. PubMed
  2. Webster RM. Honeysuckle contact dermatitis. Cutis 1993;51:424.
  3. Zhou LF, Lu R. Compound-honeysuckle-induced drug eruption with special manifestations: A case report. World J Clin Cases 2022;10(22):8018-8024. PubMed

See these in context on the Honeysuckle 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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