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Restharrow Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herbal Terra

Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Restharrow is a dietary supplement by Herbal Terra with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for increasing urine flow (mild diuretic), flushing the urinary tract, mild bladder and kidney complaints.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 Restharrow (Ononis spinosa) dried root liquid extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Restharrow 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 spiny restharrow root as a liquid extract. The extract is prepared using a menstruum (the liquid used to extract the herb's compounds).

Spiny restharrow has a long history in herbal medicine, particularly for urinary and kidney health, though the strength of evidence for those uses remains limited in humans.

Does it work?

Insufficient evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Insufficient

There isn't enough reliable clinical evidence to rate this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: Support for urinary tract and kidney health.
  • We looked for evidence on: Kidney stones (nephrolithiasis), Urinary tract infections (UTIs), bladder health, diuretic support.
  • The closest evidence on file: Spiny Restharrow is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Kidney stones (nephrolithiasis) (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Spiny Restharrow is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Urinary tract infections (UTIs).

The evidence we hold does not establish reliable effectiveness for any of the conditions this product is traditionally used for—benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), kidney stones, urinary tract infections, or gastritis. All four have been rated as having insufficient reliable evidence to support their use.

That doesn't mean the herb doesn't work; it means human studies are lacking or inconclusive.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Spiny Restharrow

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.

Spiny restharrow is generally regarded as traditionally used, but human safety data are limited, so adverse effects in real-world use aren't well documented. The safety data advises against this product during pregnancy and while breastfeeding, since there isn't enough information to know it's safe in those situations.

If you're pregnant, nursing, or planning to become pregnant, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking it.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Spiny Restharrow

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 — Spiny Restharrow.
  • 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, talk to your pharmacist or doctor before starting this product—spiny restharrow may raise lithium levels in your blood and increase its effects. No other interactions are documented for the ingredients we could check, but that's not a guarantee none exist.

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The bottom line

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

Restharrow is a traditional herbal remedy for urinary and kidney concerns, but the clinical evidence supporting it isn't solid yet. If you take lithium or any other medications, check with your pharmacist first—lithium users especially need to be cautious.

Pregnant and nursing people should avoid it.

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 Restharrow, straight from the product label.

Brand Herbal Terra
Barcode (UPC) 0617503378422
Net contents 4 Fluid Ounce(s); 120 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Sep 25, 2020
DSLD ID 234220
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic, Gluten Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Restharrow 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
0617503378422
IngredientAmount% DV
certified organic Restharrow (Ononis spinosa) dried root liquid extract970 mg--

Other ingredients: Menstruum

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Label statements
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Formulation

Origin of plant material: Macedonia.

Manufactured in the USA in an FDA registered facility

Sugar free

Dried herb/menstruum ratio: 1:3 Expertly extracted Laboratory tested 330 mg/1 mL Premium product Super concentrated 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

Ononis spinosa

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

Seals/Symbols

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

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Restharrow by Herbal Terra label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Restharrow 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.

970 mg per serving

Spiny Restharrow is a traditional European herb whose root has long been used as a mild diuretic to help flush the urinary tract. Solid human evidence...

Certified organic Restharrow (Ononis spinosa) dried root liquid extract monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Restharrow by Herbal Terra Drug Interactions

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1 Moderate

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

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certified organic Restharrow (Ononis spinosa) dried root liquid extract1 drug type · 1 drug

Lithium

Theoretically, spiny restharrow might increase the levels and clinical effects of lithium.
Spiny restharrow is thought to have diuretic properties. Although animal studies suggest that spiny restharrow reduces edema, diuretic activity has not been reported or evaluated in humans. Theoretically, due to these potential diuretic effects, spiny restharrow might reduce excretion and increase levels of lithium. The dose of lithium might need to be decreased.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

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

Herbal Terra

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Name
Herbal Terra
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Restharrow by Herbal Terra: Common Questions

Does Restharrow by Herbal Terra interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Restharrow 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?
Restharrow 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.
What is restharrow used for?
Restharrow has traditionally been used for urinary tract and kidney health, benign prostate enlargement, kidney stones, and gastritis. However, we don't yet have solid clinical evidence that it works for any of these conditions.
Does this product have any side effects?
Adverse effects haven't been documented in the data we hold, but human safety studies are limited. That means side effects may occur—we just don't have detailed information yet.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No, the safety data advises against using restharrow during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. There isn't enough information to know it's safe in those situations, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.
Is this product just restharrow, or does it contain other ingredients?
This liquid extract contains one active ingredient—spiny restharrow root—plus menstruum, which is the liquid used to extract the herb's compounds.
Does restharrow interact with my medications?
It depends on what you take. The main concern is lithium—restharrow may raise its levels in your blood. Use the medication checker on this page to look up your specific prescriptions before you start.

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Sources & How We Checked

Restharrow'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.

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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.

Spiny Restharrow 2 references
  1. Blumenthal M, ed. The Complete German Commission E Monographs: Therapeutic Guide to Herbal Medicines. Trans. S. Klein. Boston, MA: American Botanical Council, 1998.
  2. 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 Spiny Restharrow monograph →

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