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Periwinkle Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herb Pharm

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Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 23, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Periwinkle 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

Periwinkle is a dietary supplement by Herb Pharm with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for memory and cognitive support, circulation problems, dizziness and ringing in the ears.Based on those ingredients, 172 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Periwinkle leaf & flowering tip (Vinca major) extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Periwinkle by Herb Pharm

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: periwinkle leaf and flowering tip extract. Periwinkle comes from Vinca major and is supplied as a liquid herbal extract.

The extract is prepared in certified organic cane alcohol and distilled water.

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 Periwinkle product and its label doesn't state a use — see Periwinkle'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 hold no effectiveness data for periwinkle in our records, so we can't tell you what the evidence shows for its intended use.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Periwinkle

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.

This is important: periwinkle carries significant safety concerns. It's generally regarded as unsafe for oral use.

The plant contains strong vinca alkaloids — compounds that can damage your cells, nerves, liver, and kidneys, especially at higher doses. People who've taken periwinkle orally have reported gastrointestinal upset, skin flushing, and low blood pressure.

Because of these risks and its potent alkaloid content, periwinkle should only be used under professional supervision. Do not use periwinkle during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

The safety data advises against it due to its strong alkaloids and lack of safety information in these situations.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Periwinkle

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 — Periwinkle.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 172 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.

If you take blood pressure medications (antihypertensives), check with your pharmacist before using periwinkle — it may lower your pressure too far. Run your exact medications through the checker on this page, since we hold interaction data on 170 individual drugs total.

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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.

Periwinkle is not a supplement to take lightly. Its strong alkaloids carry real risks of organ damage, and it can intensify blood pressure medications.

If you're taking blood pressure drugs or any other prescription medications, talk to your pharmacist or doctor before considering this product. Professional guidance is essential.

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 22, 2016.

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 Periwinkle, straight from the product label.

Brand Herb Pharm
Barcode (UPC) 090700002039
Net contents 4 fl. Oz.; 120 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Apr 22, 2016
DSLD ID 58888
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic, Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Periwinkle by Herb Pharm, 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:
0.68 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
0.68 mL
Servings per container
176
UPC/BARCODE
090700002039
IngredientAmount% DV
Periwinkle leaf & flowering tip (Vinca major) extract648 mg--

Other ingredients: certified organic Cane Alcohol, distilled Water

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

SUGGESTED USE Shake Well Before Using Add 0.68 ml (30 drops) to 2 oz. of water or juice, 2 or 3 times per day. Best taken between meals.

Precautions

Caution: Seek expert medical advice before taking during pregnancy.

Keep Out of the Reach of Children

Storage

Store away from heat & light

General

009

General Statements

leaf & flowering tip

OPTIMAL WELL-BEING

Dry herb/menstruum ratio: 1:5

Seals/Symbols

USDA ORGANIC

FDA Statement of Identity

HERBAL SUPPLEMENT

Formula

Periwinkle Liquid Extract

We prepare our Periwinkle Extract from the leaf & flowering tip of certified organically grown Vinca major plants.

Formulation

Non-GMO & Gluten-Free

Certified organic by Organic Certifiers

FDA Disclaimer Statement

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

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Periwinkle by Herb Pharm label

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Periwinkle label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Periwinkle by Herb Pharm

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size0.68 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container176 Amounts shown are per serving.

Periwinkle leaf & flowering tip (Vinca major) extract

Interacts with
172 drugs
648 mg per serving

Periwinkle (Vinca minor) is a flowering plant whose alkaloids are the source of vinpocetine, a compound marketed for memory and brain circulation. Evi...

Periwinkle leaf & flowering tip (Vinca major) extract monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Periwinkle by Herb Pharm Drug Interactions

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172 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Periwinkle leaf & flowering tip (Vinca major) extract 172

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Periwinkle interact with 172 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Periwinkle interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Periwinkle leaf & flowering tip (Vinca major) extract

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Periwinkle 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.

Periwinkle leaf & flowering tip (Vinca major) extract1 drug type · 172 drugs

Antihypertensive Drugs

Theoretically, taking periwinkle may increase the effects of antihypertensive drugs due to the hypotensive activity of vincamine, a constituent of periwinkle.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
Periwinkle leaf & flowering tip (Vinca major) extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

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

Herb Pharm

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Name
Herb Pharm
City
Williams
State
OR
ZipCode
97544
Phone Number
800-348-4372
Web Address
www.herb-pharm.com
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Periwinkle by Herb Pharm: Common Questions

Does Periwinkle by Herb Pharm interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Periwinkle has a known interaction with 172 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Periwinkle 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 periwinkle extract used for?
We don't have effectiveness data on file for periwinkle, so we can't tell you what it's intended to do or whether the evidence supports its use.
Is periwinkle safe to take?
No. Periwinkle is considered unsafe for oral use. It contains strong alkaloids that can damage your cells, nerves, liver, and kidneys. It should only be used under professional supervision, and people taking it have reported stomach upset, skin flushing, and low blood pressure.
Can I take periwinkle while pregnant or breastfeeding?
No. The safety data advises against periwinkle during pregnancy and while breastfeeding due to its potent alkaloids and lack of safety information in these situations.
What's in this product besides the active ingredient?
The liquid extract is prepared in certified organic cane alcohol and distilled water.
Why is periwinkle dangerous?
Periwinkle contains vinca alkaloids, compounds that can cause cytotoxic (cell-damaging), neurologic, liver, and kidney damage — especially if you take more than you should. That's why it's only safe to use it under professional medical supervision.

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The Full Monographs Behind Periwinkle’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Periwinkle

Interacts with 172 drugs

Periwinkle (Vinca minor) is a flowering plant whose alkaloids are the source of vinpocetine, a compound marketed for memory and brain circulation. Evidence in humans is limited and mixed, an...

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Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Periwinkle'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 5 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.

Periwinkle 5 references
  1. Blumenthal M, ed. The Complete German Commission E Monographs: Therapeutic Guide to Herbal Medicines. Trans. S. Klein. Boston, MA: American Botanical Council, 1998.
  2. McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
  3. Ellenhorn MJ, et al. Ellenhorn's Medical Toxicology: Diagnoses and Treatment of Human Poisoning. 2nd ed. Baltimore, MD: Williams & Wilkins, 1997.
  4. Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.
  5. Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.

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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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