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Dietary supplement

Tansy Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Hawaii Pharm

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

Tansy is a dietary supplement by Hawaii Pharm with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for intestinal worms and parasites, digestive upset, menstrual problems.Based on those ingredients, 1 medication has a known interaction with it, the most serious rated major. The ingredients most likely to interact are Tansy Flowering Top, Leaf Extract, Dry. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Tansy by Hawaii Pharm

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: tansy flowering top and leaf extract in a dry form. It's delivered as a liquid, with alcohol, water, and glycerin as inactive ingredients that help preserve and deliver the extract.

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 Tansy product and its label doesn't state a use — see Tansy'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.

We hold no effectiveness data for tansy in our records. The evidence needed to establish whether it works for any particular purpose isn't on file with us.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Tansy

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.

Tansy contains thujone, a toxic compound, and internal use is generally discouraged because of poisoning risk. Symptoms of thujone toxicity — rapid pulse, irregular heartbeat, fast breathing, severe stomach upset, vomiting, dilated pupils, liver and kidney damage, and in serious cases death — have been reported, and fatalities have occurred from doses as small as 10 drops of tansy oil, sometimes within 1 to 3.5 hours.

Tansy is likely unsafe in pregnancy because it's been traditionally used to bring on menstruation or abortion. It's also likely unsafe while breastfeeding due to the thujone content.

Topical contact with tansy (a member of the daisy family) has caused skin reactions like eczema and sensitivity to sunlight in some people.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Tansy

Meds to double-check

Major interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Major identified

At least one ingredient has a documented Major-severity interaction. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Tansy.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Major.
  • 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.

Check with us before using this product if you drink alcohol; tansy can increase and change alcohol's effects (Major interaction). Beyond that, no interactions are documented for the ingredient we could check.

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The bottom line

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

Given the thujone content and serious toxicity risks, tansy is not a product we'd recommend for routine internal use. If you're considering it, talk with your pharmacist or doctor first — especially if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking any medications.

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 Oct 24, 2023.

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 Tansy, straight from the product label.

Brand Hawaii Pharm
Barcode (UPC) 840253652218
Net contents 4 Fluid Ounce(s); 120 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Oct 24, 2023
DSLD ID 301924
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
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 Tansy by Hawaii Pharm, 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:
0.7 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 mL
Servings per container
120
UPC/BARCODE
840253652218
IngredientAmount% DV
Tansy Flowering Top, Leaf Extract, Dry983 mg--

Other ingredients: Alcohol, Water, Glycerin

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Label statements
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Brand IP Statement(s)

Hawaii Pharm Herbal Extract Highest quality since 2008

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: Shake well before using. For adults add about 20-30 drops (0.7-1 mL, one full squeeze of the dropper bulb) to some juice or water, up to 4 times a day.

Precautions

Warning: We recommend to seek expert medical advice before taking.

Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredients.

Consult your physician before giving to children under 18, during pregnancy, if nursing or taking medications.

Consult your physician before giving to children under 18, during pregnancy, if nursing or taking medications.

May affect the ability to drive and operate machinery. May have contraindications, can cause side effects and adverse reactions. Do not use if seal is broken or missing.

Keep out of the reach of children!

Storage

Store in a cool dry place.

Seals/Symbols

cGMP Made in compliance with cGMP 21 CFR 111 in an FDA registered and inspected facility.

Organic Alcohol Based USA Made in United States of America

FDA Disclaimer Statement

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

General Statements

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Formula

Tanacetum vulgare

Organic Alcohol Based

Formulation

Only natural ingredients Purity is laboratory tested and verified

All the raw materials are gluten-free by their nature No artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives

Not tested on animals

Organic Alcohol Based

Made in USA, Hawaii

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

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Tansy by Hawaii Pharm label

The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Tansy by Hawaii Pharm

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

Serving size0.7 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container120 Amounts shown are per serving.

983 mg per serving Form: Tansy Flowering Top Extract, Dry, Tansy Leaf Extract, Dry

Tansy is a traditional bitter herb that contains thujone, a compound that can be toxic in higher amounts. Because of real safety concerns and very lim...

Tansy Flowering Top, Leaf Extract, Dry monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Tansy by Hawaii Pharm Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Tansy 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.

Tansy Flowering Top, Leaf Extract, Dry1 drug type · 1 drug

Alcohol (Ethanol)

Thujone, a constituent of tansy, can increase and alter the effects of alcohol.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

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

Hawaii Pharm

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Name
Hawaii Pharm LLC
Street Address
510 Sumner St. Ste. 613
City
Honolulu
State
HI
ZipCode
96817
Phone Number
888-854-2924
Web Address
www.hawaiipharm.com
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Tansy by Hawaii Pharm: Common Questions

Does Tansy by Hawaii Pharm interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Tansy has a known interaction with 1 medication, including 1 rated major. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Tansy 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 tansy safe to use while pregnant or breastfeeding?
No. Tansy is rated likely unsafe in both pregnancy and lactation. It's been traditionally used to bring on menstruation or abortion, and the thujone it contains makes it unsafe while breastfeeding. Don't use it if you're pregnant or nursing.
What is thujone and why is it a problem?
Thujone is a toxic compound naturally present in tansy. Even small doses can cause poisoning — symptoms include rapid heartbeat, irregular pulse, fast breathing, severe stomach upset, vomiting, and damage to your liver and kidneys. Deaths have been reported from doses as small as 10 drops of tansy oil.
Can I use this if I drink alcohol?
No. Tansy contains thujone, which can increase and alter how alcohol affects you. You'll need to avoid one or the other, or talk with your pharmacist or doctor about whether it's safe for your situation.
What are the side effects of tansy?
Reliable side effect information is limited, but the biggest concern is thujone toxicity — which can be severe and even fatal. Large doses have also been reported to cause uterine bleeding. If you use it topically, members of the daisy family (including tansy) have caused skin reactions and photosensitivity in some people.

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Sources & How We Checked

Tansy'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 14 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.

Tansy 14 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. Newall CA, Anderson LA, Philpson JD. Herbal Medicine: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals. London, UK: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1996.
  3. The Review of Natural Products by Facts and Comparisons. St. Louis, MO: Wolters Kluwer Co., 1999.
  4. Schulz V, Hansel R, Tyler VE. Rational Phytotherapy: A Physician's Guide to Herbal Medicine. Terry C. Telger, transl. 3rd ed. Berlin, GER: Springer, 1998.
  5. McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
  6. Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.
  7. Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.
  8. Jovanovic, M. and Poljacki, M. [Compositae dermatitis]. Med Pregl. 2003;56(1-2):43-49. PubMed
  9. Guin, J. D. and Skidmore, G. Compositae dermatitis in childhood. Arch Dermatol. 1987;123(4):500-502. DOI
  10. Jovanovic, M., Poljacki, M., Duran, V., Vujanovic, L., Sente, R., and Stojanovic, S. Contact allergy to Compositae plants in patients with atopic dermatitis. Med Pregl. 2004;57(5-6):209-218. PubMed
  11. Mark, K. A., Brancaccio, R. R., Soter, N. A., and Cohen, D. E. Allergic contact and photoallergic contact dermatitis to plant and pesticide allergens. Arch Dermatol. 1999;135(1):67-70. PubMed
  12. McGuffin M and et al. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. 1997.
  13. The Review of Natural Products by Facts and Comparisons. 1999.
  14. Blumenthal, M and et al. The Complete German Commission E Monographs: Therapeutic Guide to Herbal Medicines. 1998;

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