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Dietary supplement

Psyllium with Pellitory (Akarkara) Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Hildegard's Original

Capsule Category: Fiber And Other Nutrients
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

Psyllium with Pellitory (Akarkara) is a dietary supplement by Hildegard's Original with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for toothache and oral discomfort, increasing saliva flow, sluggish digestion.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 Psyllium with Pellitory (Akarkara) by Hildegard's Original

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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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 2 of its 2 active ingredients.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This capsule contains 2 active ingredients: psyllium husk and pellitory (also called akarkara). Psyllium husk is a soluble fiber commonly used to support digestive health.

Pellitory is an herb with a long history in traditional medicine, though modern evidence for its effects is limited.

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

We hold no graded evidence for this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: digestive cleansing and nutrient absorption.
  • We looked for evidence on: digestive health, constipation, nutrient absorption.
  • Our graded evidence for these ingredients doesn't cover that particular purpose.

The facts we have don't include effectiveness ratings for either ingredient in this product, so we can't tell you what the evidence shows for what it's intended to do. If you're considering it for a specific reason, it's worth asking your doctor or pharmacist what the research actually supports.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Pellitory

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.

Pellitory comes with important cautions. Limited safety data exist, and it may cause mouth irritation or allergic reactions.

Topically, it can cause redness, irritation, and a burning sensation on the skin, especially with overuse. There isn't enough safety information to recommend it during breastfeeding.

The product also contains inactive ingredients: cellulose, silica, and magnesium stearate.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Pellitory

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, we hold no interaction data for psyllium husk, so check your specific medications with the tool on this page 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.

This is a two-ingredient supplement with no documented medication interactions for pellitory and unknown interaction potential for psyllium husk. However, pellitory has limited safety data and may cause skin and mouth irritation.

If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or have sensitive skin, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting it.

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

Assessment coverage: 1 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Feb 21, 2023.

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 Psyllium with Pellitory (Akarkara), straight from the product label.

Brand Hildegard's Original
Net contents 60 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Feb 21, 2023
DSLD ID 282614
Product type Fiber And Other Nutrients
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Psyllium with Pellitory (Akarkara) by Hildegard's Original, 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:
1 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
60
IngredientAmount% DV
Psyllium Husk675 mg--
Pellitory35 mg--

Other ingredients: Cellulose, Silica, Magnesium Stearate

Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.

Label statements
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Formula

Psyllium with pellitory

Hildegard's Original Psyllium has been passed down over centuries in Germany to promote digestion, balance appetite, and support healthy fasting. Among Hildegard's favorite herbs, the combination with pellitory contributes to vitality and nutrient absorption. We use the finest quality ingredients inspired by the founder of alternative medicine, Hildegard von Bingen.

Psyllium for digestive cleansing with pellitory for vitality and nutrient absorption.

Brand IP Statement(s)

Hildegard's Original Traditional remedies for modern living

General Statements

Herbs 02

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: For adults, take 1 capsule, one to three times daily, with at least 8 ounces of water or other fluid. Taking this product without enough liquid may cause choking. Do not take before bedtime. Recommended use: Adults take 1 capsule with 8 oz water, 1 to 3 times daily.

Precautions

Taking this product without enough liquid may cause choking. Do not take before bedtime.

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.

See for yourself

Psyllium with Pellitory (Akarkara) by Hildegard's Original label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Psyllium with Pellitory (Akarkara) by Hildegard's Original

These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container60 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.

Psyllium Husk

675 mg per serving

Pellitory

No known
interactions
35 mg per serving

Pellitory (often Anacyclus pyrethrum, the root traditionally called 'pellitory of Spain') is an herb chiefly known in folk and traditional medicine fo...

Pellitory monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Cellulose, Silica, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Psyllium with Pellitory (Akarkara) by Hildegard's Original Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Psyllium with Pellitory (Akarkara). 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 Psyllium with Pellitory (Akarkara), from the product label.

Hildegard's Original

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Name
Eurbal Brands
Street Address
P.O. Box 100091
City
Denver
State
CO
ZipCode
80250
Phone Number
1-888-344-8703
Web Address
eurbal.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Psyllium with Pellitory (Akarkara) by Hildegard's Original: Common Questions

Does Psyllium with Pellitory (Akarkara) by Hildegard's Original interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Psyllium with Pellitory (Akarkara). This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Psyllium with Pellitory (Akarkara) contains 2 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 while pregnant or breastfeeding?
The safety data for pellitory in pregnancy and breastfeeding aren't reliable enough to recommend it. There isn't enough information to know either way. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for you in these situations.
What is pellitory used for?
Pellitory (akarkara) is an herb with a traditional history, but the facts we have don't specify what modern evidence supports for its use. Your doctor or pharmacist can tell you more about what research shows.
Will this cause skin irritation?
Pellitory can cause redness, irritation, and a burning sensation on the skin, especially if overused, because it stimulates local nerve endings. Mouth irritation and allergic reactions are also possible. If you have sensitive skin, check with your pharmacist first.
Does this product have fillers?
Yes. Besides the two active ingredients, it contains cellulose, silica, and magnesium stearate as inactive ingredients to hold the capsule together.

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The Full Monographs Behind Psyllium with Pellitory (Akarkara)’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Psyllium with Pellitory (Akarkara)'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 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.

Pellitory 1 reference
  1. Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.

See these in context on the Pellitory monograph →

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