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Organic Hibiscus Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Traditional Medicinals

Other (e.g. Tea Bag) Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Organic Hibiscus is a dietary supplement by Traditional Medicinals with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for diarrhea, sore throat and mouth rinse, general antioxidant support.Based on those ingredients, 708 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are West Indian Lemongrass. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Organic Hibiscus by Traditional Medicinals

Four independent checks of what is known — a summary of the available information, not a grade of the product itself.

Evidence for Intended Use
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

The stated purpose hasn't been mapped to our evidence data yet.

Why this rating?
  • We haven't mapped this product's purpose to our evidence data yet — it'll be graded on the next content refresh.
Ingredient Transparency
Low

Most active ingredients don't disclose an individual amount — you can't tell how much of each you're getting.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 3 active ingredients.
  • “Proprietary Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (490 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.
Known Interaction Concern
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 2 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Lemongrass.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 709 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.
Safety Information
Some gaps

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

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 0 of the 2 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 2 of 2.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 2 of 2.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

HelloPharmacist summaryFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and some safety-information gaps remain.

Assessment coverage: 2 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Oct 24, 2022.

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 Organic Hibiscus, straight from the product label.

Brand Traditional Medicinals
Net contents 16 Wrapped Tea Bag(s); 0.99 Ounce(s); 28 Gram(s)
Market status Off market
Date entered into DSLD Oct 24, 2022
DSLD ID 275019
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Other (e.g. Tea Bag)
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Organic
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Organic Hibiscus by Traditional Medicinals, 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 Tea Bag(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Tea Bag(s)
Servings per container
16
IngredientAmount% DV
Proprietary Blend490 mg--
Calories0 Calorie(s)--
Hibiscus1260 mg--
Blackberry0 NP--
West Indian Lemongrass0 NP--

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Label statements
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Formulation

Daily herbal

Caffeine free

Certified organic by CCOF All ingredients Certified Organic

72% Fair Trade Certified ingredients by dry weight. www.fairtradeusa.org

Non GMO Project Verified nongmoproject.org

Herbal Power Supports the cardiovascular system. Taste Tart, tangy and fruity. Plant Story We source some of our favorite hibiscus flower from organic farms in Egypt, where the heat-loving plant flourishes. Our farmers harvest the flowers' red centers - called calyces - for us, and then we blend them with blackberry leaf and lemongrass to create a delightful tea, to enjoy iced or hot.

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

Seals/Symbols

USDA Organic

Fair Trade Certified Ingredient Non GMO Project Verified nongmoproject.org OK (Kosher) Certified B Corporation

Formula

OK (Kosher)

Precautions

Consult your healthcare practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

To Enjoy Pour 8 oz. freshly boiled water over 1 tea bag. Cover & steep for 5-10 min. Squeeze tea bag to ensure maximum goodness. Enjoy 3-4 cups per day. To enjoy iced, brew hot as indicated above and pour over ice. Do not store iced tea for longer than 24 hours.

General Statements

Herbs that work From field to cup, we make sure our teas deliver the benefits of these amazing plants. To deliver consistent high quality teas, we source organically farmed or organically wild-collected herbs from ethical trading partnerships, seeking out medicinal-grade plants. Only a small fraction of the world's herb supply meets our high quality standards. Learn more about our farming communities and the work of our foundation on our website. traditionalmedicinals.com

See for yourself

Organic Hibiscus by Traditional Medicinals label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Organic Hibiscus by Traditional Medicinals

These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Tea Bag(s) Dosage formOther (e.g. Tea Bag) Servings per container16 Amounts shown are per serving.

Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.

Proprietary Blend

490 mg per serving

Hibiscus

1260 mg per serving
Interaction report

Organic Hibiscus by Traditional Medicinals Drug Interactions

Organic Hibiscus contains 3 ingredients, and 1 of them has known drug interactions. Altogether it interacts with 708 medications. Here’s the picture, then you can look up your own drug.

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708 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Organic Hibiscus 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.

West Indian Lemongrass3 drug types · 708 drugs

Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates

Theoretically, lemongrass might decrease the metabolism of CYP3A4 substrates.
Animal research shows that lemongrass and its constituent citral inhibit CYP3A4.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Glucuronidated Drugs

Theoretically, lemongrass might increase the clearance and decrease the levels of glucuronidated drugs.
Animal research shows that lemongrass and its constituent citral induce uridine diphosphoglucuronosyl transferase (UGT), the major phase 2 enzyme that is responsible for glucuronidation.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Pentobarbital (Nembutal)

Theoretically, lemongrass might increase the effects and adverse effects of pentobarbital.
Animal research shows that high doses of lemongrass essential oil increases sleep time and decreases time to fall asleep in animals administered pentobarbital.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Organic Hibiscus, from the product label.

Traditional Medicinals

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Name
Traditional Medicinals
Street Address
4515 Ross Road
City
Sebastopol
State
CA
ZipCode
95472
Web Address
traditionalmedicinals.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Organic Hibiscus by Traditional Medicinals: Common Questions

Does Organic Hibiscus by Traditional Medicinals interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Organic Hibiscus has a known interaction with 708 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Organic Hibiscus contains 3 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is 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.

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Sources & How We Checked

Organic Hibiscus'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.

Blackberry 1 reference
  1. Antioxidants: In Depth — NIH NCCIH Source

See these in context on the Blackberry monograph →

Lemongrass 2 references
  1. McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
  2. Li CC, Yu HF, Chang CH, Liu YT, Yao HT. Effects of lemongrass oil and citral on hepatic drug-metabolizing enzymes, oxidative stress, and acetaminophen toxicity in rats. J Food Drug Anal 2018;26(1):432-8. PubMed

See these in context on the Lemongrass monograph →

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