Pipsissewa Non-Alcohol Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Hawaii Pharm
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Pipsissewa Non-Alcohol 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 Non-Alcohol is a dietary supplement by Hawaii Pharm 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 Non-Alcohol by Hawaii 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.
What’s inside
Low disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: wild harvested pipsissewa extract. Pipsissewa is a plant traditionally used in herbal medicine, though modern safety and effectiveness data for it are limited.
The liquid also contains vegetable palm glycerin and Hawaiian artesian water as inactive ingredients to deliver the extract.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
We don't have enough reliable evidence to rate pipsissewa for any of the conditions it's been traditionally used for—cancer, diabetes, epilepsy, kidney stones, or urinary tract infections. The research backing for this ingredient just isn't established in the data we hold.
If you're considering it for a specific health goal, talk that over with your doctor to explore what the evidence actually supports.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Modern safety data for pipsissewa is limited. The bigger concern is that chronic long-term use of this extract could theoretically lead to hydroquinone toxicity (a compound naturally present in the plant), with symptoms ranging from vomiting to delirium, convulsions, and collapse.
The safety information isn't reliable enough—the data advises against use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. If you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or nursing, skip this product and talk with your doctor about safer options.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we checked. Even so, run your exact medications through the search tool before starting, and confirm with your own doctor or pharmacist that this product won't interfere with anything you take.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
Pipsissewa has a long history in traditional medicine, but modern evidence for what it actually does—or how safe it is—is thin. The theoretical risk of toxicity with chronic use is real.
If you're interested in it, talk with your doctor or pharmacist first, especially if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking any medications.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Oct 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
General information
Key facts about Pipsissewa Non-Alcohol, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Hawaii Pharm |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 0748399918079 |
| Net contents | 4 Fluid Ounce(s); 120 mL |
| Market status | Off market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Oct 23, 2020 |
| DSLD ID | 238568 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating), Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Pipsissewa Non-Alcohol by Hawaii Pharm, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| wild harvested Pipsissewa extract | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: Vegetable Palm Glycerin, crystal clear artesian Hawaiian Water
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General Statements
Hawaii Pharm Non-Alcohol Herbal Extract Highest quality since 2008
Made with Aloha!
Formulation
Contains no gluten, artificial colors, pesticides, preservatives, heavy metals. Non GMO.
Super concentrated liquid herbal extract Dry herb/menstruum ratio: 1:3
Contains no alcohol
Description: We produced this extract according to precise standards where each herbs are individually extracted according to their distinct characteristic. We use a cold maceration extraction method, so that the active constituents of the herbs are extracted and maintained.
Non GMO Gluten free
Manufactured in an FDA registered facility. Ultra Sonic
Made in USA, Hawaii
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions for use: Shake well before using. Take about 20-30 drops in juice, water, tea or as desired up to four times per day.
Precautions
Warnings: Keep out of the reach of children.
Not to be used during pregnancy.
Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredients.
Consult a physician before using if nursing or taking medications.
Do not use if seal is broken or missing.
Storage
Refrigerate after opening.
Formula
(Chimaphila umbellata)
FDA Statement of Identity
Herbal Dietary Supplement
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.
Seals/Symbols
FDA Registered Facility Made in United States of America USA
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Pipsissewa Non-Alcohol by Hawaii Pharm 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 Non-Alcohol by Hawaii Pharm
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size20 Drop(s) Dosage formLiquid Amounts shown are per serving.
Wild harvested Pipsissewa 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...
Wild harvested Pipsissewa extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Vegetable Palm Glycerin, Crystal clear artesian Hawaiian Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Pipsissewa Non-Alcohol by Hawaii Pharm Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Pipsissewa Non-Alcohol. 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 Non-Alcohol, from the product label.
Hawaii Pharm
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- Hawaii Pharm LLC
- City
- Honolulu
- State
- HI
- ZipCode
- 96815
Pipsissewa Non-Alcohol by Hawaii Pharm: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Pipsissewa Non-Alcohol’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Pipsissewa Non-Alcohol'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 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.
Pipsissewa 2 references
- Leung AY, Foster S. Encyclopedia of Common Natural Ingredients Used in Food, Drugs and Cosmetics. 2nd ed. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, 1996.
- Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 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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