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Seditol Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Pure Encapsulations

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Capsule Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
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First and foremost: checking Seditol 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.

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The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Seditol is a dietary supplement by Pure Encapsulations with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for anxiety and stress, sleep problems, digestive upset.Based on those ingredients, 553 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Jujube (Ziziphus jujuba var. spinosa) extract, Magnolia (Magnolia officinalis) extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Seditol by Pure Encapsulations

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

Low disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Low

Most active ingredients don't disclose an individual amount — you can't tell how much of each you're getting.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 0 of its 2 active ingredients.
  • “Seditol” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label gives one combined amount (365 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

Seditol has 2 active ingredients: magnolia (Magnolia officinalis) extract and jujube (Ziziphus jujuba var. spinosa) extract. Both have been used traditionally to support rest and calm.

The product also contains inactive ingredients — maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, silica, ascorbyl palmitate for stability, and a vegetarian capsule.

Does it work?

Not established
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 established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: Sleep support and relaxation.
  • We looked for evidence on: Insomnia, Anxiety, Stress.
  • The closest evidence on file: Zizyphus is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Anxiety (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Zizyphus is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Insomnia.
  • Also on file: Magnolia is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Anxiety, Stress.

For magnolia: the data shows it's possibly effective for gingivitis, but evidence is insufficient to rate it for anxiety, allergic rhinitis, or dental plaque. For jujube: evidence is insufficient to rate it for anxiety, aging skin, asthma, athletic performance, or anemia.

Neither ingredient has reliable proof behind the uses Seditol appears designed for.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Magnolia Zizyphus

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 2 of the 2 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 2 of 2.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 2 of 2.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Magnolia is generally well tolerated when taken by mouth, though human safety data is limited. It is not recommended during pregnancy — safety data advises against it — and there isn't enough reliable information during breastfeeding, so it's best avoided then too.

Jujube fruit is widely eaten as food, but concentrated supplements haven't been well studied; medicinal doses are best avoided during pregnancy and breastfeeding due to insufficient data. A small number of trial participants reported headache with jujube, and a few others reported mild diarrhea, dry mouth, or increased bowel movements.

One person in a magnolia-jujube combination trial reported sexual dysfunction and another reported shaking hands and numbness around the lips, though it's unclear whether magnolia was responsible.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Magnolia Zizyphus

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?
  • 2 of the 2 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Zizyphus, Magnolia.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 553 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.

Before taking Seditol, double-check it with your doctor or pharmacist if you take CNS depressants (sedatives, sleep aids, anti-anxiety drugs, pain relievers that contain opioids), blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs, drugs broken down by the liver enzyme CYP1A2, or diabetes medications. These are the drug types with documented moderate-severity interactions.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Seditol is aimed at people looking for herbal support for rest and calm, but the evidence for either ingredient is thin or absent for those goals. If you take any blood thinners, diabetes drugs, or CNS depressants (or anything a doctor prescribes for mood, sleep, or pain), you'll want to check this product against your medications first with your doctor or pharmacist.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding are reasons to skip it — talk it over with your healthcare provider if you're in either situation.

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

Assessment coverage: 2 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Feb 25, 2019.

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 Seditol, straight from the product label.

Brand Pure Encapsulations
Barcode (UPC) 766298008806
Net contents 60 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Feb 25, 2019
DSLD ID 187602
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Seditol by Pure Encapsulations, 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
UPC/BARCODE
766298008806
IngredientAmount% DV
Magnolia (Magnolia officinalis) extract0 NP--
Seditol365 mg--
Jujube (Ziziphus jujuba var. spinosa) extract0 NP--

Other ingredients: Maltodextrin, Vegetarian Capsule, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Silica, Ascorbyl Palmitate

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Label statements
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Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Recommendations: As a dietary supplement, take 1 capsule 1 hour before bedtime, for a minimum of 10 days.

Precautions

Warning: Not to be taken by pregnant or lactating women. If you have any health condition or are taking any medication, consult your health professional before use.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Use only if safety seal is intact.

General Statements

Contents may not fill package in order to accommodate required labeling. Please rely on stated quantity.

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Promotes relaxation and restful sleep

Formulation

Certified Gluten-Free by the Gluten-Free Certification Organization, www.gluten.org

Gluten-free, Non-GMO & Hypoallergenic

Gluten-free, Non-GMO & Hypoallergenic

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Seals/Symbols

GF

Brand IP Statement(s)

Seditol is a registered trademark of InterHealth N.I.. Seditol brand Magnolia officinalis and Ziziphus spinosa (U.S. Patents 6,582,735 and 6,814,987).

FDA Disclaimer Statement

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

General

v4 code: SD6

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Seditol by Pure Encapsulations label

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Seditol label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Seditol by Pure Encapsulations

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.

Other (inactive) ingredients: Maltodextrin, Vegetarian Capsule, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Silica, Ascorbyl Palmitate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Seditol by Pure Encapsulations Drug Interactions

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553 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Jujube (Ziziphus jujuba var. spinosa) extract 469
Magnolia (Magnolia officinalis) extract 351

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Seditol interact with 553 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

2 of the 2 ingredients in Seditol interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Jujube (Ziziphus jujuba var. spinosa) extract Magnolia (Magnolia officinalis) extract

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Seditol with known interactions, here are the types of medications they can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Jujube (Ziziphus jujuba var. spinosa) extract3 drug types · 469 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, zizyphus might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Animal research shows that zizyphus has hypoglycemic activity. However, a small clinical study shows that zizyphus fruit powder does not reduce fasting blood glucose levels in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cns Depressants

Theoretically, zizyphus might cause additive sedative effects when taken with CNS depressants.
Some animal research has found that various parts of zizyphus have sedative effects. However, other animal research shows that zizyphus plant extract does not alter sleep parameters when used in combination with pentobarbital.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 1A2 (Cyp1A2) Substrates

Theoretically, zizyphus might decrease the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Animal research shows that zizyphus induces CYP1A2 enzymes. However, this effect has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Jujube (Ziziphus jujuba var. spinosa) extract full monograph & interactions

Magnolia (Magnolia officinalis) extract2 drug types · 351 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Theoretically, magnolia might have additive effects and increase the risk of bleeding when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
In vitro research shows that the chemicals magnolol and honokiol, isolated from magnolia bark, inhibit platelet aggregation that is experimentally induced by collagen and arachidonic acid. However, they do not inhibit platelet aggregation that is induced by adenosine diphosphate, platelet-activating factor, or thrombin. This interaction has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cns Depressants

Theoretically, concomitant use of large doses of magnolia bark and CNS depressants might have additive effects.
In vitro and animal research shows that constituents extracted from magnolia bark, especially honokiol and magnolol, have sedative effects. These effects may be due to the inhibition of catecholamine release and modulation of gamma-aminobutyric acid-A (GABA-A) receptors.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Magnolia (Magnolia officinalis) extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

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

Pure Encapsulations

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Name
Pure Encapsulations
Street Address
490 Boston Post Road
City
Sudbury
State
MA
Phone Number
1-800-753-2277
Web Address
www.PureEncapsulations.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Seditol by Pure Encapsulations: Common Questions

Does Seditol by Pure Encapsulations interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Seditol has a known interaction with 553 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Seditol 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 Seditol if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
Magnolia is not recommended during pregnancy — the safety data advises against it. For both pregnancy and breastfeeding, there isn't enough reliable information on jujube in medicinal doses, so it's best avoided then too. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is right for you in these situations.
What side effects might I experience?
Magnolia taken by mouth is generally well tolerated. Jujube was linked to headache, mild diarrhea, dry mouth, and increased bowel movements in small studies. A small number of people in trials combining magnolia and jujube reported sexual dysfunction, shaking hands, numbness around the lips, fatigue, and headache, though it's unclear which ingredient (if any) caused these.
Does Seditol actually work for anxiety or sleep?
The evidence is insufficient to rate either magnolia or jujube for anxiety. Magnolia is possibly effective for gingivitis, but neither ingredient has reliable proof for the rest and calm uses Seditol appears designed for.
Is this product a filler-free supplement?
Seditol contains inactive ingredients including maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, silica, and ascorbyl palmitate in addition to the active extracts, so it does include fillers and binders.

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The Full Monographs Behind Seditol’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Magnolia

Interacts with 351 drugs

Magnolia bark and flower buds have a long history in traditional Chinese and Japanese medicine, often for stress, sleep, and digestion. Modern human research is still limited, so we can't be...

Read the full Magnolia monograph → Herb & supplement monograph

Zizyphus

Interacts with 469 drugs

Zizyphus (jujube) is an edible fruit and traditional remedy used mainly for sleep, anxiety, and digestion. The fruit is a nutritious food, but human evidence for its medicinal benefits is li...

Read the full Zizyphus monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Seditol'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 24 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.

Magnolia 9 references
  1. Kuribara H, Kishi E, Hattori N, et al. The anxiolytic effect of two oriental herbal drugs in Japan attributed to honokiol from magnolia bark. J Pharm Pharmacol 2000;52:1425-9. PubMed
  2. Tachikawa E, Takahashi M, Kashimoto T. Effects of extract and ingredients isolated from Magnolia obovata thunberg on catecholamine secretion from bovine adrenal chromaffin cells. Biochem Pharmacol 2000;60:433-40. PubMed
  3. Jung KY, Kim DS, Oh SR, et al. Magnone A and B, novel anti-PAF tetrahydrofuran lignans from the flower buds of Magnolia fargesii. J Nat Prod 1998;61:808-11.
  4. Garrison R, Chambliss WG. Effect of a proprietary Magnolia and Phellodendron extract on weight management: a pilot, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Altern Ther Health Med 2006;12:50-4.
  5. Teng CM, Chen CC, Ko FN, et al. Two antiplatelet agents from Magnolia officinalis. Thromb Res 1988;50:757-65. PubMed
  6. Ghys K, De Palma A, Vandevenne A, Werbrouck J, Goossens A. Magnolia officinalis bark extract, a recently identified contact allergen in 'anti-ageing' cosmetics. Contact Dermatitis. 2015 Aug;73(2):130-2.
  7. Raison-Peyron N, Césaire A, Du-Thanh A, Dereure O. Allergic contact dermatitis caused by Magnolia officinalis bark extract in a facial anti-ageing cream. Contact Dermatitis. 2015 Jun;72(6):416-7.
  8. Nilausen TD, Johansen JD, Thyssen JP. Allergic contact dermatitis of the face caused by Magnolia officinalis bark extract. Contact Dermatitis. 2016;75(6):385-87.
  9. Amat-Samaranch V, López-Sánchez C, Tubau C, Puig L, Serra-Baldrich E. Vulvar allergic contact dermatitis caused by Magnolia officinalis bark extract. Contact Dermatitis 2022;87(1):96-97.

See these in context on the Magnolia monograph →

Zizyphus 15 references
  1. Adzu, B., Amos, S., Dzarma, S., Wambebe, C., and Gamaniel, K. Effect of Zizyphus spina-christi Willd aqueous extract on the central nervous system in mice. J Ethnopharmacol. 2002;79(1):13-16.
  2. Cisse, A., Ndiaye, A., Lopez-Sall, P., Seck, F., Faye, B., and Faye, B. [Antidiabetic activity of Zizyphus mauritiana Lam (Rhamnaceae)]. Dakar Med 2000;45(2):105-107.
  3. Abdel-Zaher, A. O., Salim, S. Y., Assaf, M. H., and Abdel-Hady, R. H. Antidiabetic activity and toxicity of Zizyphus spina-christi leaves. J Ethnopharmacol. 10-3-2005;101(1-3):129-138. PubMed
  4. Nesseem, D. I., Michel, C. G., Sleem, A. A., and El-Alfy, T. S. Formulation and evaluation of antihyperglycemic leaf extracts of Zizyphus spina-christi (L.) Willd. Pharmazie 2009;64(2):104-109. DOI
  5. Anand, K. K., Singh, B., Chand, D., Chandan, B. K., and Gupta, V. N. Effect of Zizyphus sativa leaves on blood glucose levels in normal and alloxan-diabetic rats. J Ethnopharmacol. 1989;27(1-2):121-127. PubMed
  6. Morishita, S., Mishima, Y., Hirai, Y., Saito, T., and Shoji, M. Pharmacological studies of water extract of the Zizyphus seed and the Zizyphus seed containing drug. Gen Pharmacol 1987;18(6):637-641. PubMed
  7. Watanabe, I., Saito, H., and Takagi, K. Pharmacological studies of Zizyphus seeds. Jpn J Pharmacol 1973;23(4):563-571. DOI
  8. Wu, S. X., Zhang, J. X., Xu, T., Li, L. F., Zhao, S. Y., and Lan, M. Y. [Effects of seeds, leaves and fruits of Ziziphus spinosa and jujuboside A on central nervous system function]. Zhongguo Zhong Yao Za Zhi 1993;18(11):685-4.
  9. Glombitza, K. W., Mahran, G. H., Mirhom, Y. W., Michel, K. G., and Motawi, T. K. Hypoglycemic and antihyperglycemic effects of Zizyphus spina-christi in rats. Planta Med 1994;60(3):244-247.
  10. Jarald, E. E., Joshi, S. B., and Jain, D. C. Antidiabetic activity of extracts and fraction of <it>Zizyphus mauritiana. Pharmaceutical Biology 2009;47:328-334.
  11. Ebrahimimd S, Ashkani-Esfahani S, Poormahmudibs A. Investigating the efficacy of zizyphus jujuba on neonatal jaundice. Iran J Pediatr. 2011 Sep;21(3):320-4.
  12. Hajhashemi V, Safaei A. Hypnotic effect of Coriandrum sativum, Ziziphus jujuba, Lavandula angustifolia and Melissa officinalis extracts in mice. Res Pharm Sci. 2015 Nov-Dec;10(6):477-84.
  13. Jing XY, Peng YR, Wang XM, Duan JA. Effects of Ziziphus jujuba fruit extracts on cytochrome P450 (CYP1A2) activity in rats. Chin J Nat Med. 2015 Aug;13(8):588-94. PubMed
  14. Irannejad Niri Z, Shidfar F, Jabbari M, et al. The effect of dried Ziziphus vulgaris on glycemic control, lipid profile, apo-proteins and hs-CRP in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a randomized controlled clinical trial. J Food Biochem 2020; Mar 30
  15. Shergis JL, Hyde A, Meaklim H, Varma P, Da Costa C, Jackson ML. Medicinal seeds Ziziphus spinosa for insomnia: a randomized, placebo-controlled, cross-over, feasibility clinical trial. Complement Ther Med 2021;57:102657. PubMed

See these in context on the Zizyphus monograph →

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