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Red Henna Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herbal Terra

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Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 9, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
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First and foremost: checking Red Henna 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

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Red Henna is a dietary supplement by Herbal Terra with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for hair and skin dye, cooling and skin care, wound and skin healing (traditional).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 Red Henna dried leaf powder 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 Red Henna 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.

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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 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: certified organic Red Henna dried leaf powder liquid extract. Henna is a plant traditionally used in topical preparations for skin and hair.

The product also includes menstruum as an inactive ingredient — a solvent used to create the liquid extract form.

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

This is a single-ingredient Henna product and its label doesn't state a use — see Henna's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The effectiveness data we hold for henna shows insufficient reliable evidence to rate it for chemotherapy-induced acral erythema (redness and swelling in the hands and feet from cancer treatment), contact dermatitis, chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage from cancer drugs), or wound healing. In other words, we don't have enough solid evidence to say whether henna works for these uses.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Henna

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.

Henna applied to skin and hair is generally well tolerated in topical form, though it can cause allergic contact dermatitis — redness, itching, burning, swelling, scaling, or blistering — especially if you're sensitive to it or if it contains additives like para-phenylenediamine (PPD, found in 'black henna'). Orally, henna carries serious safety concerns.

Taken by mouth, it can cause upset stomach, and case reports link it to rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown), kidney injury and failure, hemolytic anemia (breakdown of red blood cells), and death. People with G6PD deficiency (a genetic condition affecting red blood cell stability) are at particular risk for hemolysis from henna, whether applied topically or taken orally.

The safety data advises against oral or medicinal use of henna.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Henna

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Henna.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: lithium.
  • For scale: 1 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.

If you take lithium, double-check with your doctor or pharmacist before using this product — henna may raise lithium levels and require a dose adjustment.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

If you're using this as a topical product for hair or skin and you don't have lithium or G6PD deficiency, it's generally well tolerated — though patch-test first if you have sensitive skin. If you take lithium, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting this product.

Avoid swallowing it; the oral safety data is concerning. If you have G6PD deficiency or are pregnant or breastfeeding, check with your healthcare provider first.

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

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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Red Henna, straight from the product label.

Brand Herbal Terra
Barcode (UPC) 723836116263
Net contents 4 Fluid Ounce(s); 120 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Sep 25, 2020
DSLD ID 235116
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic, Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Red Henna by Herbal Terra, 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 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 mL
Servings per container
120
UPC/BARCODE
723836116263
IngredientAmount% DV
certified organic Red Henna dried leaf powder liquid extract970 mg--

Other ingredients: Menstruum

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Label statements
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Formulation

Origin of plant material: India.

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

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.

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

Lawsonia inermis

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

Seals/Symbols

Made in USA Made in an FDA registered facility Natural Gluten Free

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Red Henna by Herbal Terra label

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Red Henna label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Red Henna 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 Red Henna dried leaf powder liquid extract

Interacts with
1 drug
970 mg per serving

Henna is a plant most widely used as a natural dye for hair, skin, and nails, and has a long history in traditional medicine for skin and minor wound...

Certified organic Red Henna dried leaf powder liquid extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Menstruum. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Red Henna by Herbal Terra Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

certified organic Red Henna dried leaf powder liquid extract 1

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Red Henna interact with 1 drug. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Red Henna interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. certified organic Red Henna dried leaf powder liquid extract

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Red Henna 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 Red Henna dried leaf powder liquid extract1 drug type · 1 drug

Lithium

Henna is thought to have diuretic properties. Theoretically, due to these potential diuretic effects, henna might reduce excretion and increase levels of lithium. The dose of lithium might need to be decreased.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
certified organic Red Henna dried leaf powder liquid extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Red Henna, from the product label.

Herbal Terra

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Name
Herbal Terra
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Red Henna by Herbal Terra: Common Questions

Does Red Henna by Herbal Terra interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Red Henna has a known interaction with 1 medication. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Red Henna contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism 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.
Is this safe to use on my hair or skin?
Topical henna is generally well tolerated, but it can cause allergic contact dermatitis — redness, itching, burning, or swelling. Many allergic reactions come from 'black henna', which contains added para-phenylenediamine (PPD). Patch-test on a small area first if your skin is sensitive. If you have G6PD deficiency, talk with your doctor before using it topically, because henna can trigger hemolysis (red blood cell breakdown) in that condition.
Can I take this by mouth?
No. Oral henna carries serious safety risks, including upset stomach, muscle breakdown, kidney damage, and hemolytic anemia. Case reports of accidental ingestion have involved severe poisoning, kidney failure, and heart problems. The safety data advises against medicinal or oral use.
Is this safe during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
No. The safety data rates henna as unsafe in pregnancy and lactation. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding before using any henna product.
Does henna help with wound healing or skin problems?
We don't have enough solid evidence to say whether henna works for wound healing, contact dermatitis, or chemotherapy-related skin or nerve problems. The evidence is currently rated insufficient to make a recommendation.
Who should avoid this product?
Avoid it if you take lithium (unless your doctor approves and adjusts your dose), have G6PD deficiency, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or plan to swallow it. Don't use 'black henna' products, which contain added para-phenylenediamine and carry higher allergy risk.

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The Full Monographs Behind Red Henna’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Henna

Interacts with 1 drug

Henna is a plant most widely used as a natural dye for hair, skin, and nails, and has a long history in traditional medicine for skin and minor wound care. Strong human evidence for medicina...

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Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Red Henna'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 30 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.

Henna 30 references
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  13. Pasricha JS, Gupta R, Panjwani S. Contact dermatitis to henna (Lawsonia). Contact Dermatitis 1980;6:288-9. PubMed
  14. Cronin E. Immediate type hypersensitivity to henna. Contact Dermatitis 1979;5:198-9. PubMed
  15. Raupp P, Hassan JA, Varughese M, Kristiansson B. Henna causes life threatening haemolysis in glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency. Arch Dis Child 2001;85:411-2.. PubMed
  16. Akpolat ND, Aras A. Local hypertrichosis: A rare complication of a temporary henna tattoo. Turk J Pediatr. 2016;58(4):413-414. PubMed
  17. Goldscheider I, Herzinger T, Varga R, et al. Childhood lichen planus pemphigoides: report of two cases treated successfully with systemic glucocorticoids and dapsone. Pediatr Dermatol. 2014;31(6):751-3. PubMed
  18. Ilyas S, Wasif K, Saif MW. Topical henna ameliorated capecitabine-induced hand-foot syndrome. Cutan Ocul Toxicol. 2014;33(3):253-5. PubMed
  19. Katar S, Devecioglu C, Ozbek MN, Ecer S. Henna causes life-threatening hyperbilirubinaemia in glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency. Clin Exp Dermatol. 2007;32(2):235-6. PubMed
  20. Kheir A, Gaber I, Gafer S, Ahmed W. Life-threatening haemolysis induced by henna in a Sudanese child with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency. East Mediterr Health J. 2017;23(1):28-30.
  21. Khine YY. Acute Kidney Injury following Ingestion of Henna Leaf Extract: A Case Report from Myanmar. Blood Purif. 2017;44 Suppl 1:41-45. PubMed
  22. Kind F, Scherer K, Bircher AJ. Contact dermatitis to para-phenylenediamine in hair dye following sensitization to black henna tattoos - an ongoing problem. J Dtsch Dermatol Ges. 2012;10(8):572-8. PubMed
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  25. Poursadra E, Anvari-Tafti M, Dehghani A, Eghbali-Babadi M, Rafiei Z. Comparing the effect of henna oil and olive oil on pressure ulcer grade one in intensive care units patients. Adv Biomed Res. 2019 Nov 27;8:68. PubMed
  26. Zibanejad S, Miraj S, Rafieian Kopaei M. Healing effect of Quercus persica and Lawsonia inermis ointment on episiotomy wounds in primiparous women. J Res Med Sci. 2020 Feb 20;25:11. PubMed
  27. Kubat S, Aksu H, Hasbal NB. Acute renal failure due to henna stone ingestion as a remedy of diabetes. Nefrologia. 2020 Jul 20:S0211-6995(20)30083-7. PubMed
  28. Asgari S, Esfandbod M, Haghshomar M. Henna-induced hemolysis and acute kidney injury in an 85-year-old man; A case report. Arch Acad Emerg Med. 2020 Oct 14;8(1):e82.
  29. Niazi M, Mehrabani M, Namazi MR, et al. Efficacy of a topical formulation of henna (Lawsonia inermis L.) in contact dermatitis in patients using prosthesis: A double-blind randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial. Complement Ther Med. 2020 Mar;49:1023 PubMed
  30. Arslan S, Zorba Bahceli P, Ilik Y, Artaç M. The preliminary effects of henna on chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy in women receiving oxaliplatin-based treatment: A parallel-group, randomized, controlled pilot trial. Eur J Oncol Nurs. 2020 Oct;48: PubMed

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