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Dietary supplement

Phyto-Gen Bn-gen Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Genestra Brands

Phyto-Gen Bn-gen label
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Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Minor
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Phyto-Gen Bn-gen 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: Minor

Phyto-Gen Bn-gen is a dietary supplement by Genestra Brands with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for urinary tract and 'flushing' support, joint pain and arthritis, mild fluid retention (diuretic).Based on those ingredients, 75 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated minor. The ingredients most likely to interact are Birch (Betula pubescens) bud extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Phyto-Gen Bn-gen by Genestra Brands

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 Sep 3, 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 3 of its 3 active ingredients.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

Phyto-Gen Bn-gen contains three active plant extracts: giant sequoia young shoot extract, silver fir bud extract, and birch bud extract. These are combined in a liquid base with purified water, ethanol, and glycerin as inactive 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 Birch product and its label doesn't state a use — see Birch'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 evidence we hold for birch — one of the three active ingredients — does not establish that it works for joint pain, hair loss (alopecia), or dandruff. For giant sequoia and silver fir extracts, no effectiveness data is on file in our records.

If you're considering this product for a specific condition, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about what the research actually supports.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Birch

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.

Birch is generally well tolerated in food-like amounts, but allergy is a real concern — birch and birch pollen can trigger allergic reactions in sensitive people, and a small number of cases of allergic contact dermatitis have been reported with birch products applied to skin. The safety data advises against birch during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.

If you have birch pollen allergies or have reacted to birch products before, this product is not for you. For the giant sequoia and silver fir extracts, there isn't enough safety data on file to know how they perform in supplements.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Birch

Meds to double-check

Minor interactions only
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Minor only

Only Minor-severity interactions are documented for these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Birch.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Minor.
  • For scale: 75 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 diuretic drugs (water pills), you should confirm with your pharmacist before using this product, as birch might interfere with how they work. We could not check the giant sequoia or silver fir extracts for interactions, so run the search tool below with your full medication list.

Check your own medication Run your meds through the checker above

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Only minor medication interactions are documented, and safety information is well characterized.

This product is best suited for someone without birch pollen allergies who isn't taking diuretics and isn't pregnant or breastfeeding. If you take a water pill, any other regular medication, or have a birch allergy, check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.

The evidence supporting its use for joint pain, hair loss, or dandruff isn't yet established.

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

Assessment coverage: 1 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jul 23, 2020.

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 Phyto-Gen Bn-gen, straight from the product label.

Brand Genestra Brands
Barcode (UPC) 883196121311
Net contents 0.5 fl. Oz.; 15 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jul 23, 2020
DSLD ID 231230
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Phyto-Gen Bn-gen by Genestra Brands, 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:
0.28 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
0.28 mL
Servings per container
53
UPC/BARCODE
883196121311
IngredientAmount% DV
Giant Sequoia (Sequoia gigantea) young shoot extract0.09 mL--
Silver Fir (Abies alba) bud extract0.09 mL--
Birch (Betula pubescens) bud extract0.09 mL--

Other ingredients: purified Water, Ethanol, Glycerin

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Recommended Dose: Take 10 drops once daily or as recommended by your health professional. Invert bottle to 45 degrees and shake lightly allowing drops to fall directly into mouth or in 1/4 oz of water.

Precautions

Warning: If you are pregnant or lactating, have any health condition or are taking any medication, consult your health professional before use.

Keep out of the reach of children.

This product was sealed for your protection. Do not use if box or contents are open or damaged.

Use only if safety seal is intact.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Formula

Birch Giant Sequoia Silver Fir

General Statements

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Phyto-Gen Bn-gen by Genestra Brands label

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Phyto-Gen Bn-gen label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Phyto-Gen Bn-gen by Genestra Brands

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

Serving size0.28 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container53 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.

Giant Sequoia (Sequoia gigantea) young shoot extract

0.09 mL per serving

Silver Fir (Abies alba) bud extract

0.09 mL per serving

Birch (Betula pubescens) bud extract

Interacts with
75 drugs
0.09 mL per serving

Birch is a tree whose leaves, bark, and sap are used in traditional remedies, most often as a mild diuretic or for joint and urinary complaints. Solid...

Birch (Betula pubescens) bud extract monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Phyto-Gen Bn-gen by Genestra Brands Drug Interactions

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75Drugs
75 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Birch (Betula pubescens) bud extract 75

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Phyto-Gen Bn-gen interact with 75 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 3 ingredients in Phyto-Gen Bn-gen interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Birch (Betula pubescens) bud extract

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Phyto-Gen Bn-gen 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.

Birch (Betula pubescens) bud extract1 drug type · 75 drugs

Diuretic Drugs

Theoretically, birch might interfere with diuretic therapy.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Birch (Betula pubescens) bud extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Phyto-Gen Bn-gen, from the product label.

Genestra Brands

Name
Seroyal USA
City
Pittsburgh
State
PA
ZipCode
15275
Phone Number
1-888-737-6925
Web Address
seroyal.com
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Phyto-Gen Bn-gen by Genestra Brands: Common Questions

Does Phyto-Gen Bn-gen by Genestra Brands interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Phyto-Gen Bn-gen has a known interaction with 75 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Phyto-Gen Bn-gen 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.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No. The safety data advises against birch, which is in this product, during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is right for you.
Does birch extract actually help with joint pain?
The evidence we have for birch on joint pain is insufficient to say whether it works. The same goes for its use on hair loss and dandruff.
What if I have birch pollen allergies?
You should avoid this product. Birch and birch pollen can cause allergic reactions, and people with birch pollen allergies are at higher risk.
What are these plant extracts actually in the product for?
The product contains young shoot and bud extracts from giant sequoia, silver fir, and birch. We don't hold effectiveness data showing what these combinations are meant to do.
Are there any fillers in this liquid?
The inactive ingredients are purified water, ethanol, and glycerin — these are the base components of the liquid formulation.

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The Full Monographs Behind Phyto-Gen Bn-gen’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Birch

Interacts with 75 drugs

Birch is a tree whose leaves, bark, and sap are used in traditional remedies, most often as a mild diuretic or for joint and urinary complaints. Solid human evidence is limited, and birch is...

Read the full Birch monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Phyto-Gen Bn-gen'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 4 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.

Birch 4 references
  1. Robbers JE, Tyler VE. Tyler's Herbs of Choice: The Therapeutic Use of Phytomedicinals. New York, NY: The Haworth Herbal Press, 1999.
  2. Lahti, A. and Hannuksela, M. Immediate contact allergy to birch leaves and sap. Contact Dermatitis 1980;6(7):464-465. PubMed
  3. Allam JP, Wuestenberg E, Wolf H, et al. Immunologic response and safety in birch pollen sublingual versus oral vestibule immunotherapy: a pilot study. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014;133(6):1757-9.e3. PubMed
  4. Meyer-Hoffert U, Brasch J. Allergic contact dermatitis caused by betulin-containing triterpene extract from the outer bark of birch (Betula alba). Contact Dermatitis. 2013;68(6):382-3.

See these in context on the Birch 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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