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Dietary supplement

Phyto-Gen Heather Young Shoot Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Genestra Brands

Liquid Category: Botanical
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

Phyto-Gen Heather Young Shoot is a dietary supplement by Genestra Brands with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for urinary tract complaints, mild fluid retention, joint and rheumatic discomfort.We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Phyto-Gen Heather Young Shoot 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.

From our pharmacy team — supplement deep dive

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: heather (Calluna vulgaris) young shoot extract. The extract is suspended in purified water, ethanol, and glycerin as the inactive ingredients that make up the liquid formula.

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 Heather product and its label doesn't state a use — see Heather'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 don't hold effectiveness data for heather young shoot extract. The safety information we have notes that human data on both safety and effectiveness are very limited, so the evidence base for what this product does isn't established in our records.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Heather

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 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.

Heather young shoot extract is generally regarded as mild, but human safety and effectiveness data are very limited. Because of that limited data, the safety information advises against use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning either, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is right for you.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Heather

Meds to double-check

No known interactions
Known Interaction Concern · database check
No known interactions

No medication interactions are currently documented for the matched ingredients — that isn't a guarantee none exist.

Why this rating?
  • None of the 1 matched ingredient has a documented medication interaction on file.

No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. That said, use the medication checker on this page to verify your own prescriptions before you start.

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and some safety-information gaps remain.

This is a single-ingredient herbal extract with minimal human safety and effectiveness data. If you're interested in it for a specific reason, check with your doctor or pharmacist first — they can help you weigh whether the limited evidence fits your situation and whether it's safe alongside anything else you take.

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 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 Heather Young Shoot, straight from the product label.

Brand Genestra Brands
Barcode (UPC) 883196118519
Net contents 0.5 fl. Oz.; 15 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jul 23, 2020
DSLD ID 231084
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 Heather Young Shoot 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
883196118519
IngredientAmount% DV
Heather (Calluna vulgaris) young shoot extract0.28 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

General Statements

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For warnings and additional information, see outer box.

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Phyto-Gen Heather Young Shoot by Genestra Brands label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Phyto-Gen Heather Young Shoot by Genestra Brands

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

Serving size0.28 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container53 Amounts shown are per serving.

0.28 mL per serving

Heather (Calluna vulgaris) is a traditional European herb used mainly as a tea for urinary and minor inflammatory complaints, but high-quality human s...

Heather (Calluna vulgaris) young shoot 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 Heather Young Shoot by Genestra Brands Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Phyto-Gen Heather Young Shoot. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.

The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Phyto-Gen Heather Young Shoot, 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
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Phyto-Gen Heather Young Shoot by Genestra Brands: Common Questions

Does Phyto-Gen Heather Young Shoot by Genestra Brands interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Phyto-Gen Heather Young Shoot. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Phyto-Gen Heather Young Shoot 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.
Can I take this while pregnant?
No — there isn't enough safety information during pregnancy, so it's advised to avoid it. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about what's safe for you.
Is it safe to breastfeed while taking this?
No — there's no reliable safety data for breastfeeding, so avoid it. Your doctor or pharmacist can discuss safer options if you need herbal support.
What does heather young shoot extract do?
We don't hold effectiveness data for this ingredient. Human research on what it does is very limited, so the evidence isn't established in our records.
Does this product have any fillers?
It contains inactive ingredients: purified water, ethanol, and glycerin. These are the base ingredients that make the liquid formula, not fillers or additives.

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The Full Monographs Behind Phyto-Gen Heather Young Shoot’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Phyto-Gen Heather Young Shoot'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 2 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.

Heather 2 references
  1. Herbs and Supplements — MedlinePlus Source
  2. Using Dietary Supplements Wisely — NIH NCCIH Source

See these in context on the Heather 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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