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Rehmannia Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herbalist & Alchemist

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Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Rehmannia 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

Rehmannia is a dietary supplement by Herbalist & Alchemist with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for kidney and adrenal support, anemia and blood building (traditional), inflammatory conditions.Based on those ingredients, 258 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are dried Rehmannia processed root extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Rehmannia by Herbalist & Alchemist

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.

Herbalist & Alchemist Rehmannia is a liquid extract containing one active ingredient: dried Rehmannia processed root extract. The formula also contains distilled water and ethyl alcohol as inactive ingredients.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
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
Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports this product's ingredients for its stated purpose, but it isn't conclusive.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: blood and kidney yin tonic.
  • We looked for evidence on: Chronic kidney disease (CKD), kidney function, yin deficiency, blood deficiency.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Rehmannia is rated "Possibly Effective" for Chronic kidney disease (CKD) (Natural Medicines).

Rehmannia is possibly effective for chronic kidney disease (CKD) based on available evidence. For aplastic anemia, atopic disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, and diabetic nephropathy, the evidence is insufficient to establish whether it works — the data we hold doesn't support a reliable rating either way.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Rehmannia

How safe is it?

Some data gaps
Safety Information · database check
Some gaps

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.

Rehmannia has limited human safety data, and quality varies between products, so use caution. The safety information isn't strong enough to recommend it during pregnancy or while breastfeeding — talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's appropriate for you.

No adverse effects are documented in our data, but the small amount of human safety research means unexpected effects can't be ruled out.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Rehmannia

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 — Rehmannia.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 258 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.

Check your blood pressure and diabetes medications before taking this product. Rehmannia may lower blood pressure further and increase the risk of low blood sugar, both Moderate-severity concerns.

If you take any antihypertensive or antidiabetes drug, confirm with your doctor or pharmacist that combining them is safe.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and some safety-information gaps remain.

Rehmannia may be worth considering if you have chronic kidney disease and want to explore traditional options, but the evidence for other uses is weak or unknown. If you take blood pressure or diabetes medications, check with your own doctor or pharmacist before starting it — the interaction risk is real.

Pregnant women and those breastfeeding should discuss this supplement with their 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 22, 2022.

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 Rehmannia, straight from the product label.

Brand Herbalist & Alchemist
Barcode (UPC) 667056107888
Net contents 2 Fluid Ounce(s); 60 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Sep 22, 2022
DSLD ID 272900
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Rehmannia by Herbalist & Alchemist, 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:
1.5 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 mL
Servings per container
30
UPC/BARCODE
667056107888
IngredientAmount% DV
dried Rehmannia processed root extract2.5 mL--

Other ingredients: distilled Water, Ethyl Alcohol

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Label statements
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Formula

Rehmannia glutinosa

OK (Kosher)

Formulation

Blood and kidney yin tonic

Botanical preparation ratio 1:4

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: 30-40 drops (1.5-2 mL) in juice or water. Take 3 times per day. Shake well before using.

Precautions

Contraindications: Do not use if you have diarrhea or indigestion.

Keep out of children's reach

FDA Disclaimer Statement

This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Seals/Symbols

OK (Kosher)

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Rehmannia by Herbalist & Alchemist label

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Rehmannia label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Rehmannia by Herbalist & Alchemist

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1.5 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.

Dried Rehmannia processed root extract

Interacts with
258 drugs
2.5 mL per serving

Rehmannia is a root used for centuries in Traditional Chinese Medicine, often to 'tonify' the kidneys and support energy or blood health. Human eviden...

Dried Rehmannia processed root extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Distilled Water, Ethyl Alcohol. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Rehmannia by Herbalist & Alchemist Drug Interactions

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258 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

dried Rehmannia processed root extract 258

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Rehmannia interact with 258 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Rehmannia interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. dried Rehmannia processed root extract

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Rehmannia 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.

dried Rehmannia processed root extract2 drug types · 258 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, rehmannia might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Animal research shows that rehmannia may have hypoglycemic effects.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antihypertensive Drugs

Theoretically, rehmannia might increase the risk of hypotension when taken with antihypertensive drugs.
Animal research shows that rehmannia may have hypotensive effects. Laboratory research shows that formulations of dried and processed rehmannia root inhibit angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE).

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
dried Rehmannia processed root extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Rehmannia, from the product label.

Herbalist & Alchemist

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Name
Herbalist & Alchemist, Inc.
City
Washington
State
NJ
ZipCode
07882
Phone Number
800-611-8235
Web Address
www.herbalist-alchemist.com
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Rehmannia by Herbalist & Alchemist: Common Questions

Does Rehmannia by Herbalist & Alchemist interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Rehmannia has a known interaction with 258 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Rehmannia 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 Rehmannia safe to take if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
The safety information isn't sufficient to recommend it during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about your individual situation before taking it.
What is dried Rehmannia processed root extract used for?
It's possibly effective for chronic kidney disease. For other conditions like aplastic anemia, atopic disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, and diabetic nephropathy, there isn't enough reliable evidence to know if it works.
Can I take this if I'm on blood pressure medication?
Rehmannia may lower blood pressure further, raising the risk of excessively low blood pressure. Check with your doctor or pharmacist before combining it with any antihypertensive drug.
What about taking it with diabetes medication?
Animal research suggests Rehmannia may lower blood sugar, so it could increase your risk of low blood sugar when combined with diabetes drugs. Confirm with your doctor or pharmacist that it's safe for your specific situation.
Are there any reported side effects?
No adverse effects are documented in our data. However, human safety research on Rehmannia is limited, so talk with your pharmacist or doctor about any concerns.

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The Full Monographs Behind Rehmannia’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Rehmannia

Interacts with 258 drugs

Rehmannia is a root used for centuries in Traditional Chinese Medicine, often to 'tonify' the kidneys and support energy or blood health. Human evidence for most modern uses is limited, so i...

Read the full Rehmannia monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Rehmannia'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 3 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.

Rehmannia 3 references
  1. Zhang R, Zhou J, Jia Z, et al. Hypoglycemic effect of Rehmannia glutinosa oligosaccharide in hyperglycemic and alloxan-induced diabetic rats and its mechanism. J Ethnopharmacol 2004;90:39-43. PubMed
  2. Zhang RX, Li MX, Jia ZP. Rehmannia glutinosa: review of botany, chemistry and pharmacology. J Ethnopharmacol 2008;117(2):199-214. PubMed
  3. Chao CH, Hsu JL, Chen MF, et al. Anti-hypertensive effects of Radix Rehmanniae and its active ingredients. Nat Prod Res. 2020;34(11):1547-1552.

See these in context on the Rehmannia monograph →

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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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