Tart Cherry Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Tart Cherry 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
Tart Cherry is a dietary supplement by Garden Botanicals with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for muscle soreness after exercise, gout and joint discomfort, sleep support.We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.
HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Tart Cherry by Garden Botanicals
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.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: Montmorency Tart Cherry powder, a concentrated form of the sour cherry fruit. The capsule also holds inactive ingredients — rice flour, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, and silica — which are binders and flow agents that help form and fill the capsule.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
The evidence for tart cherry is mixed. It's rated possibly effective for athletic performance, meaning some studies suggest a benefit but the research isn't solid enough to say for certain.
For attention, focus, muscle soreness after exercise, respiratory infections from exercise, and fibromyalgia, the evidence we hold is insufficient to rate — we don't have enough reliable data to say whether it works or doesn't. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether tart cherry fits your specific goal.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Tart cherry as a whole fruit is generally well tolerated as food. Concentrated supplements like this one are less studied, so caution is advised — the safety data for supplement doses is limited.
The most common side effects in trials were abdominal pain, weakness, upset stomach, and loose stools. A small number of people have reported skin reactions possibly related to cherry allergy.
In one study, about 29% of children taking a high dose of tart cherry juice concentrate reported abdominal pain, and a few cases of loose stools and digestive upset have been reported after concentrated forms.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for this product's ingredient. That said, absence of documented interactions isn't a guarantee none exist — check your exact medications with the tool on this page or ask your pharmacist if you're unsure.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
If you're exploring tart cherry for athletic performance, this product may be worth a trial — the evidence leans toward a possible benefit. For other uses listed here, the research isn't clear enough yet to promise results.
Watch for stomach upset, especially at higher doses. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting, especially if you have a sensitive digestive system or a history of cherry allergy.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 25, 2015.
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
General information
Key facts about Tart Cherry, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Garden Botanicals |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 035046092078 |
| Net contents | 60 Vegicap(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jun 25, 2015 |
| DSLD ID | 46452 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Tart Cherry by Garden Botanicals, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Montmorency Tart Cherry powder | 500 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Rice Flour, Hypromellose, Magnesium Stearate, Silica
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Precautions
~ Keep out of reach of children.
~ Do not use if inner seal is broken.
Storage
~ Store in a cool, dry place. ~ Protect from heat, light and moisture.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Formula
(Tart Cherry Fruit 4:1 Extract)
General Statements
Helps Support Joint Health Helps Accelerate Recovery Antioxidant Super Fruit One Serving = 40 Cherries
MADE IN THE U.S.A.
Made in the USA.
Seals/Symbols
CherryPURE(R) TART CHERRY EXTRACT
100% VEGAN
FDA Statement of Identity
DIETARY SUPPLEMENT
Brand IP Statement(s)
CherryPURE(R) is a registered trademark of Shoreline Fruit, LLC.
(C) 2015 Copyright Windmill(R) Health Products All rights reserved.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
DIRECTIONS: TAKE 1 OR 2 CAPSULES DAILY AS A DIETARY SUPPLEMENT.
General
ITEM# N9207
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Tart Cherry by Garden Botanicals label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
Label images are published by the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database for the version of this product on file. Always read your actual product label.
View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Tart Cherry by Garden Botanicals
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Vegicap(s) Dosage formCapsule Amounts shown are per serving.
Montmorency Tart Cherry powder
No knowninteractions
Sour cherry (often sold as tart cherry or Montmorency cherry) is a fruit-based supplement rich in antioxidants that people use for muscle recovery, jo...
Montmorency Tart Cherry powder monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Rice Flour, Hypromellose, Magnesium Stearate, Silica. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Tart Cherry by Garden Botanicals Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Tart Cherry. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Tart Cherry, from the product label.
Garden Botanicals
See all Garden Botanicals products- Name
- Windmill Health Products
- Street Address
- 6 Henderson Dr.
- City
- West Caldwell
- State
- NJ
- ZipCode
- 07006
Tart Cherry by Garden Botanicals: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Tart Cherry’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Tart Cherry'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.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
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 4 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.
Sour Cherry 4 references
- Schumacher HR, Pullman-Mooar S, Gupta SR, et al. Randomized double-blind crossover study of the efficacy of a tart cherry juice blend in treatment of osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee. Osteoarthritis Cartilage 2013;21(8):1035-41. PubMed
- Seymour EM, Warber SM, Kirakosyan A, et al. Anthocyanin pharmacokinetics and dose-dependent plasma antioxidant pharmacodynamics following whole tart cherry intake in healthy humans. J Funct Food 2014;11:509-16. DOI
- Elliot DL, Kuehl KS, Jones KD, Dulacki K. Using an eccentric exercise-testing protocol to assess the beneficial effects of tart cherry juice in fibromyalgia patients. Integ Med 2010;9(6):25-9.
- Soltanifar A, Moharreri F, Bakhtiari E, Hosseinpour A. The Effect of Adding Sour Cherry Concentrate to The Usual Treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder In 6 To 12 Years Old Children. J Atten Disord 2023;27(2):214-219. PubMed
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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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