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Dietary supplement

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 2 active ingredients.Based on those ingredients, 710 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Organic Hibiscus by Traditional Medicinals

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

Low disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
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.
  • “All Herbal Ingredients” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label doesn't break down how much of each component you get.

This tea contains three active ingredients: Hibiscus, Blackberry, and West Indian Lemongrass. The product is a blend of these herbal components; there are no inactive fillers listed.

Each ingredient is dried plant material steeped as a tea bag.

Does it work?

Not established
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 established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: supports heart health.
  • We looked for evidence on: Hypercholesterolemia, Hypertension, Cardiovascular disease, Atherosclerosis.
  • The closest evidence on file: Lemongrass is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Hypercholesterolemia (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Lemongrass is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Hypertension.

The evidence we hold does not establish that West Indian Lemongrass is effective for headache, common cold, cough, diabetes, epilepsy, or fatigue — the data rates these uses as having insufficient reliable evidence. We have no effectiveness data on file for Hibiscus or Blackberry in this product's context.

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 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.

West Indian Lemongrass in food amounts is likely safe, but medicinal or concentrated doses — which this herbal tea may contain — carry limited safety information and traditional caution flags. Lemongrass is considered likely unsafe in pregnancy and should be avoided then.

Blackberry fruit is safe as food, but medicinal leaf or root preparations have less safety data, so use caution; there isn't enough information on medicinal Blackberry supplements during nursing. No adverse effects are documented in our data for any ingredient.

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 2 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Lemongrass.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 711 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 you start, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take pentobarbital (Nembutal) or any sedative, CYP3A4 substrates (a large group of common medications your liver processes), or glucuronidated drugs. The West Indian Lemongrass in this tea may change how these medications work.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and some safety-information gaps remain.

This is an herbal tea blend best suited for someone looking for a traditional remedy who has no major medications or sedatives on board. If you take any prescription drugs — especially those metabolized by your liver — talk with your doctor or pharmacist before adding this product.

Pregnant people should avoid West Indian Lemongrass entirely.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 2 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated May 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 Organic Hibiscus, straight from the product label.

Brand Traditional Medicinals
Net contents 0.99 Ounce(s); 28 Gram(s); 16 Wrapped Tea Bag(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD May 23, 2024
DSLD ID 306984
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
Calories0 Calorie(s)--
Proprietary Blend490 mg--
Hibiscus1260 mg--
Blackberry0 NP--
All Herbal Ingredients0 NP--
West Indian Lemongrass0 NP--

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Label statements
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General Statements

Use this number on all correspondence related to this product AUG2025B0013102 Herbs that work From field to cup, we make sure our teas deliver the benefits of these amazing plants. We do this by sourcing high quality farmed or 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 our work to create positive social impact at traditionalmedicinals.com

Formulation

Daily herbal Tart, tangy & fruity Supports heart health

Caffeine free

Certified organic by CCOF. All ingredients certified organic.

Non GMO Project Verified nongmoproject.org

Organic

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

Formula

OK (Kosher)

Seals/Symbols

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

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.

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 2 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.

All Herbal Ingredients

0 NP per serving
  • › Proprietary Blend
  • › Hibiscus
Interaction report

Organic Hibiscus by Traditional Medicinals Drug Interactions

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Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

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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 710 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 2 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.
Is it safe to drink this tea if I'm pregnant?
No — West Indian Lemongrass, one of the three active ingredients, is considered likely unsafe in pregnancy and should be avoided. Talk with your doctor about whether this product is right for you.
Can I drink this while breastfeeding?
There isn't enough information on medicinal Blackberry supplements during nursing. For West Indian Lemongrass, safety data is limited. It's best to check with your doctor or pharmacist before using it while breastfeeding.
What does each ingredient do in this blend?
We don't have effectiveness data on file for Hibiscus or Blackberry. West Indian Lemongrass has been traditionally used for various purposes, but our data shows insufficient reliable evidence to rate its use for headache, cold, cough, diabetes, epilepsy, or fatigue.
Does this tea have fillers or other inactive ingredients?
No — according to the product facts, there are no inactive fillers or other ingredients listed. It's just the three herbal actives.
Is it safe to drink this every day?
West Indian Lemongrass in food amounts is likely safe, but we don't have solid safety data for concentrated medicinal amounts. If you're drinking this regularly, talk with your pharmacist about what that means for your individual health.

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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.

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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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