Pipsissewa Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Pipsissewa 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
Pipsissewa is a dietary supplement by Herbalist & Alchemist with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for urinary tract support, diuretic (increasing urine flow), mild inflammation.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 Pipsissewa by Herbalist & Alchemist
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.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: fresh Pipsissewa herb extract. The liquid form also includes distilled water, ethyl alcohol, and vegetable glycerin as inactive ingredients to preserve and deliver the extract.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
We don't hold effectiveness ratings for Pipsissewa in our data, so we can't say whether it works for any particular purpose based on the evidence we have on file.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Pipsissewa has a long history in traditional medicine, but modern safety data are limited. Chronic use may lead to hydroquinone toxicity (a poisoning from one of the plant's natural compounds), which can cause tinnitus (ringing in the ears), vomiting, confusion, seizures, and in severe cases, collapse.
The safety data advise against use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding because there isn't enough information to know it's safe.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. That doesn't mean none exist — it means we have no monograph data showing them.
Run your medications through the checker below before you start.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
Pipsissewa is a traditional herbal extract with limited modern safety evidence. If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or considering long-term use, talk with your pharmacist or doctor first.
Anyone taking this product should watch for signs of toxicity — tinnitus, vomiting, confusion, or seizures — and stop and seek help immediately if they occur.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Aug 31, 2018.
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
General information
Key facts about Pipsissewa, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Herbalist & Alchemist |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 667056122713 |
| Net contents | 2 fl. Oz.; 60 mL |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Aug 31, 2018 |
| DSLD ID | 180746 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Pipsissewa by Herbalist & Alchemist, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| fresh Pipsissewa herb extract | 2 mL | -- |
Other ingredients: distilled Water, Ethyl Alcohol, Vegetable Glycerin
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Formula
Chimaphila umbellata
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General Statements
Supports urinary function
Botanical preparation ratio 1:2.5
FDA Statement of Identity
Herbal Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: 20-40 drops (1-2 mL) in juice or water. Take 3 times per day. Shake well before using.
Precautions
Keep out of children's reach
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.
General
NO. PIP-2 1805TH
Seals/Symbols
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Pipsissewa by Herbalist & Alchemist label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
Label images are published by the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database for the version of this product on file. Always read your actual product label.
View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Pipsissewa by Herbalist & Alchemist
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.
Fresh Pipsissewa herb extract
No knowninteractions
Pipsissewa is a North American forest herb with a long history of traditional use as a diuretic and urinary remedy, but modern human research is very...
Fresh Pipsissewa herb extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Distilled Water, Ethyl Alcohol, Vegetable Glycerin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Pipsissewa by Herbalist & Alchemist Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Pipsissewa. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Pipsissewa, from the product label.
Herbalist & Alchemist
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- Herbalist & Alchemist, Inc.
- City
- Washington
- State
- NJ
- ZipCode
- 07882
- Phone Number
- 800-611-8235
- Web Address
- www.herbalist-alchemist.com
Pipsissewa by Herbalist & Alchemist: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Pipsissewa’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Pipsissewa'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.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
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 1 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.
Pipsissewa 1 reference
- Leung AY, Foster S. Encyclopedia of Common Natural Ingredients Used in Food, Drugs and Cosmetics. 2nd ed. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, 1996.
Parts of this content are provided by the Therapeutic Research Center, LLC.
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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