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Dietary supplement

Tansy Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herbal Terra

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

Tansy is a dietary supplement by Herbal Terra 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 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: tansy flowering top and leaf extract in dry form. The liquid itself is made with alcohol, water, and glycerin as inactive ingredients.

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 ratings for tansy in our data, so we cannot tell you whether it works for any particular purpose.

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. Thujone toxicity can cause rapid heartbeat, irregular heartbeat, fast breathing, severe stomach upset, vomiting, dilated pupils, liver damage, kidney damage, and in rare cases, death — fatalities have occurred from doses as small as 10 drops of tansy oil, sometimes within 1 to 3.5 hours.

Large doses may trigger miscarriage and uterine bleeding. Tansy is likely unsafe in pregnancy and likely unsafe while breastfeeding.

Because tansy is a member of the daisy family (Compositae), topical contact or internal use may trigger allergic skin reactions, eczema, or sun sensitivity in some people. The safety data advises against use during pregnancy and lactation.

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.

Alcohol is the only medication type with a documented Major interaction. Do not combine this product with alcoholic beverages or alcohol-containing medications.

The thujone content itself poses toxicity risks independent of drug interactions, so discuss this product with your pharmacist before starting.

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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.

Tansy carries serious toxicity risks from thujone and is not recommended for internal use. It is unsafe in pregnancy and breastfeeding.

If you are considering this product, speak with your pharmacist or doctor first — the safety concerns go well beyond interactions with 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 Feb 23, 2025.

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 Herbal Terra
Barcode (UPC) 7238360669336
Net contents 2 Fluid Ounce(s); 60 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Feb 23, 2025
DSLD ID 325447
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Tansy 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
60
UPC/BARCODE
7238360669336
IngredientAmount% DV
Tansy Flowering Top, Leaf Extract, Dry983 mg--

Other ingredients: Alcohol, Water, Glycerin

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

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.

Precautions

We recommend to seek expert medical advice before taking. May have contraindications and cause adverse reaction.

Consult a physician before giving to children under 18, before using during pregnancy, if nursing, or if you are on any medications.

Consult a physician before giving to children under 18, before using during pregnancy, if nursing, or if you are on any medications. Keep out of the reach of children!

Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredients.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry, dark place.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

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

Formulation

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

Sugar free

Expertly extracted 100% natural Premium product

Organic alcohol

No artificial ingredients, color additives, fillers or binders.

Natural Gluten free

Formula

Tanacetum vulgare

Organic alcohol

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

Seals/Symbols

Made in USA

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Tansy by Herbal Terra label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Tansy 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 container60 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 Herbal Terra 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.

Herbal Terra

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Name
Herbal Terra LLC
Phone Number
+18083857868
Web Address
herbalterra.com
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Tansy by Herbal Terra: Common Questions

Does Tansy by Herbal Terra 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.
Can I take tansy if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No. Tansy is rated likely unsafe in pregnancy — it has been used traditionally to bring on menstruation or abortion — and likely unsafe while breastfeeding. Do not use it if you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or nursing.
What is thujone and why does it matter?
Thujone is a toxic compound found in tansy. It can cause serious poisoning with symptoms like rapid or irregular heartbeat, severe stomach upset, vomiting, dilated pupils, liver and kidney damage, and in rare cases, death. Even small doses (as little as 10 drops of tansy oil) have been fatal.
Can I drink alcohol while taking this tansy product?
No. Thujone in tansy increases and changes the effects of alcohol, creating a Major interaction. The product also contains alcohol itself, which compounds the risk. Avoid all alcohol while using this product.
What are the side effects of tansy?
Thujone toxicity can cause rapid pulse, irregular heartbeat, fast breathing, severe stomach upset, vomiting, dilated pupils, liver and kidney damage, and death. Tansy may also trigger allergic skin reactions, eczema, or sun sensitivity. Because reliable safety data is limited, serious harm is possible.

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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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