Pumpkin Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Herbal Terra
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Pumpkin 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
Pumpkin is a dietary supplement by Herbal Terra with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for benign prostatic hyperplasia (bph) symptoms, overactive bladder, eye and skin health (vitamin a source).Based on those ingredients, 1 medication has a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are certified organic Pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo L.) dried seed liquid extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Pumpkin by Herbal Terra
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: a dried seed liquid extract from certified organic pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo L.). The liquid also holds menstruum, an inactive ingredient used to extract and preserve the plant material.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
The evidence for pumpkin seed extract is limited. It's possibly effective for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) — a condition where the prostate gland enlarges and can interfere with urination.
For other uses listed — male-pattern baldness, bladder inflammation, intestinal parasites, and urinary tract infections — the evidence we hold is insufficient to say whether it works. Talk with your doctor about whether it fits your situation.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Pumpkin as a food is generally well tolerated. Concentrated seed supplements appear generally well tolerated in adults too, though the safety data on concentrated formulations is thinner than for the whole food.
The most common side effects reported are abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. Rarely, anaphylaxis (a severe allergic reaction) has been reported.
There are also two case reports of people developing hair loss or severe nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea after consuming bitter-tasting pumpkin or squash with high levels of cucurbitacin, a naturally occurring plant compound — this is uncommon in commercial pumpkins but worth knowing. For pregnancy and breastfeeding, the safety data isn't on file for this ingredient.
Because concentrated pumpkin supplements haven't been well studied in pregnancy or while nursing, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using this product if you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
If you take lithium, clear this product with your doctor or pharmacist first — it may raise lithium levels and require a dose change. No other medication interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
If you have benign prostatic hyperplasia and want to try a plant-based option, pumpkin seed extract may be worth a conversation with your doctor. If you take lithium, you must check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting — your dose may need adjustment.
For other uses, the evidence isn't there yet.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Sep 25, 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 Pumpkin, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Herbal Terra |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 7429524135167 |
| Net contents | 4 Fluid Ounce(s); 120 mL |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Sep 25, 2020 |
| DSLD ID | 235083 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic, Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Pumpkin by Herbal Terra, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| certified organic Pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo L.) dried seed liquid extract | 970 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Menstruum
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Direction Shake well before use. Adults take up to 30 drops (1 mL, one full squeeze of the dropper bulb) in 3-4 fl. oz of juice or water up to 4 times a day. We recommend to seek expert medical advice before taking this or any other herbal supplements.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
Notice This product has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Formulation
Manufactured in the USA in an FDA registered facility
Alcohol free
Dried herb/menstruum ratio: 1:3 Expertly extracted Laboratory tested 330 mg/1 mL Premium product Alcohol-free liquid herbal extract
Non GMO
No artificial ingredients, GMO, gluten, color additives, fillers, preservatives or binders. Natural Gluten Free
Precautions
Caution May have contraindications.
Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredients.
Consult a physician before using during pregnancy, if nursing, or if you are on any medications.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry, dark place.
Formula
Cucurbita pepo L.
FDA Statement of Identity
Herbal Supplement
Seals/Symbols
Made in USA Made in an FDA registered facility Natural Gluten Free
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Pumpkin by Herbal Terra 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 Pumpkin by Herbal Terra
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 container120 Amounts shown are per serving.
Certified organic Pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo L.) dried seed liquid extract
Interacts with1 drug
Pumpkin is a nutritious squash, and its seeds and seed oil are the parts most often used as supplements, mainly for urinary and prostate symptoms. The...
Certified organic Pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo L.) dried seed liquid extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Menstruum. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Pumpkin by Herbal Terra Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Herbal Terra's Pumpkin liquid extract does interact with one medication type.
Through its pumpkin seed extract, it may affect lithium (a mood-stabilizing medication). Pumpkin is thought to have diuretic properties — it may increase urination — which could theoretically reduce how much lithium your body clears and raise its levels in your blood.
If you take lithium, your dose might need adjustment.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
No other medication interactions are documented in our data for this product. That doesn't mean none exist — it means we haven't found evidence of them.
Before you start, run your exact medications through the checker on this page or confirm with your doctor or pharmacist.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Pumpkin interact with 1 drug. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Pumpkin interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. certified organic Pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo L.) dried seed liquid extract
Lithium Carbonate (prescription Drug)Eskalith, Lithium Carbonate
How Lithium Carbonate (prescription Drug) interacts with Pumpkin — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Pumpkin (cucurbita Pepo L.) Dried Seed Liquid ExtractLithium Moderate
Interaction Summary
Pumpkin might reduce excretion and increase levels of lithium.
Read the full Certified Organic Pumpkin (cucurbita Pepo L.) Dried Seed Liquid Extract + Lithium Carbonate (prescription Drug) interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Pumpkin 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.
certified organic Pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo L.) dried seed liquid extract
Lithium
Pumpkin might reduce excretion and increase levels of lithium.
Pumpkin is thought to have diuretic properties. Theoretically, this might reduce excretion and increase levels of lithium. The dose of lithium might need to be decreased.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Pumpkin, from the product label.
Pumpkin by Herbal Terra: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Pumpkin’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Pumpkin'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 5 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.
Pumpkin 5 references
- Marks L, Partin AW, Epstein JI, et al. Effects of a saw palmetto herbal blend in men with symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia. J Urol 2000;163:1451-6. DOI
- Cho YH, Lee SY, Jeong DW, et al. Effect of pumpkin seed oil on hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med 2014;2014:549721. PubMed
- Vahlensieck W, Theurer C, Pfitzer E, Patz B, Banik N, Engelmann U. Effects of pumpkin seed in men with lower urinary tract symptoms due to benign prostatic hyperplasia in the one-year, randomized, placebo-controlled GRANU study. Urol Int 2015;94(3):286-95 PubMed
- Assouly P. Hair loss associated with cucurbit poisoning. JAMA Dermatol. 2018 May 1;154(5):617-618. PubMed
- Gawryjolek J, Ludwig H, Zbikowska-Götz M, Bartuzi Z, Krogulska A. Anaphylaxis after consumption of pumpkin seeds in a 2-y-old child tolerant to its pulp: A case study. Nutrition 2021;89:111272. PubMed
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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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