Prickly Ash Bark Ingredients & Drug Interactions
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Prickly Ash Bark is a dietary supplement by Nature's Answer with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for toothache and mouth pain, joint pain and rheumatism, digestive upset.Based on those ingredients, 36 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated minor. The ingredients most likely to interact are Prickly Ash bark extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Prickly Ash Bark by Nature's Answer
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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
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Why this rating?
- We haven't mapped this product's purpose to our evidence data yet — it'll be graded on the next content refresh.
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.
Only Minor-severity interactions are documented for these ingredients.
Why this rating?
- 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Northern Prickly Ash.
- The most serious interaction on file is rated Minor.
- For scale: 36 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.
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.
HelloPharmacist summaryFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Only minor medication interactions are documented, and some safety-information gaps remain.
Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Aug 24, 2012.
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 Prickly Ash Bark, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Nature's Answer |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 083000004728 |
| Net contents | 1 fl. Oz.; 30 mL |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Aug 24, 2012 |
| DSLD ID | 12713 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Prickly Ash Bark by Nature's Answer, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Prickly Ash bark extract | 500 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: USP purified Water, Vegetable Glycerin, Certified Organic Alcohol 12-15%
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Formula
ORGANIC ALCOHOL FLUID EXTRACT (1:1)
General Statements
Zanthoxylum clava-herculis
Manufactured in our FDA registered and pharmaceutically licensed facility; Unconditionally guaranteed.
RESPONSIBLY WILDCRAFTED HERB
FDA Statement of Identity
HERBAL SUPPLEMENT
Seals/Symbols
(Image)(TM) NATURE'S ANSWER(R) Since 1972
HOLISTICALLY BALANCED(R)
K PARVE
(Image)(R) BIO-CHELATED(R) COLD EXTRACTION PROCESS
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement take 1/4-1/2 mL (approx. 7-14 drops) 3 times a day in a small amount of water. - SHAKE WELL.
Precautions
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
- WARNING: DO NOT USE IF PREGNANT OR NURSING.
- DO NOT USE IF SAFETY SEAL IS DAMAGED OR MISSING.
Brand IP Statement(s)
NATURE'S ANSWER(R) organic alcohol extracts are produced using alcohol, water and vegetable glycerin utilizing our cold Bio-Chelated(R) proprietary extraction process, yielding a Holistically Balanced(R) standardized extract. Liquid extracts are absorbed faster than tablets or capsules, and are more potent than tinctures. Holistically Balanced(R) guarantees that the constituents of the extract are in the same synergistic ratios as in the plant.
General
9279 Rev.09/07
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Prickly Ash Bark by Nature's Answer label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Prickly Ash Bark by Nature's Answer
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size0.25 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.
Prickly Ash bark extract
Interacts with36 drugs
Northern Prickly Ash is a North American shrub whose bark and berries have a long history in folk medicine, especially for toothache, joint pain, and...
Prickly Ash bark extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: USP purified Water, Vegetable Glycerin, Certified Organic Alcohol 12-15%. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Prickly Ash Bark by Nature's Answer Drug Interactions
Prickly Ash Bark contains a single active ingredient, and it has known interactions with 36 medications. Here’s the picture, then you can look up your own drug.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Prickly Ash Bark interact with 36 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Prickly Ash Bark interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Prickly Ash bark extract
PantoprazolePantoloc, Protonix, Protonix IV
How Pantoprazole interacts with Prickly Ash Bark — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Prickly Ash Bark ExtractProton Pump Inhibitors (ppis) Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, northern prickly ash might decrease the effectiveness of PPIs.
Read the full Prickly Ash Bark Extract + Pantoprazole interactionRabeprazolePariet
How Rabeprazole interacts with Prickly Ash Bark — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Prickly Ash Bark ExtractProton Pump Inhibitors (ppis) Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, northern prickly ash might decrease the effectiveness of PPIs.
Read the full Prickly Ash Bark Extract + Rabeprazole interactionRabeprazole SodiumAciphex, Aciphex Sprinkle
How Rabeprazole Sodium interacts with Prickly Ash Bark — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Prickly Ash Bark ExtractProton Pump Inhibitors (ppis) Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, northern prickly ash might decrease the effectiveness of PPIs.
Read the full Prickly Ash Bark Extract + Rabeprazole Sodium interactionRanitidineRanit, Ranitidine injection, Zantac, Zantac 150, Zantac 150 EFFER, Zantac 150 GEL +4 more
How Ranitidine interacts with Prickly Ash Bark — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Prickly Ash Bark ExtractH2-blockers Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, northern prickly ash might decrease the effectiveness of H2-blockers.
Read the full Prickly Ash Bark Extract + Ranitidine interactionRanitidine Bismuth CitrateTritec
How Ranitidine Bismuth Citrate interacts with Prickly Ash Bark — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Prickly Ash Bark ExtractH2-blockers Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, northern prickly ash might decrease the effectiveness of H2-blockers.
Read the full Prickly Ash Bark Extract + Ranitidine Bismuth Citrate interactionSodium Bicarbonate (otc Drug)Sodium Bicarbonate
How Sodium Bicarbonate (otc Drug) interacts with Prickly Ash Bark — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Prickly Ash Bark ExtractAntacids Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, northern prickly ash might decrease the effectiveness of antacids.
Read the full Prickly Ash Bark Extract + Sodium Bicarbonate (otc Drug) interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Prickly Ash Bark 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.
Prickly Ash bark extract
Antacids
Theoretically, northern prickly ash might decrease the effectiveness of antacids.
There are reports that northern prickly ash increases stomach acid.
H2-Blockers
Theoretically, northern prickly ash might decrease the effectiveness of H2-blockers.
There are reports that northern prickly ash increases stomach acid.
Proton Pump Inhibitors (Ppis)
Theoretically, northern prickly ash might decrease the effectiveness of PPIs.
There are reports that northern prickly ash increases stomach acid.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Prickly Ash Bark, from the product label.
Nature's Answer
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- NATURE'S ANSWER(R), Inc.
- City
- Hauppauge
- State
- NY
- ZipCode
- 11788-3943
- Web Address
- www.naturesanswer.com
Prickly Ash Bark by Nature's Answer: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Prickly Ash Bark’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Prickly Ash Bark'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.
Northern Prickly Ash 2 references
- McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
- Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.
See these in context on the Northern Prickly Ash monograph →
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