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Thuja Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herb Pharm

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Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 23, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Thuja 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

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Thuja is a dietary supplement by Herb Pharm with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for warts and skin growths, respiratory and immune support, cold and upper respiratory symptoms.Based on those ingredients, 576 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Thuja liquid extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Thuja by Herb 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

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 1 active ingredient.

This product contains one active ingredient: thuja liquid extract. Thuja is a plant traditionally used for various purposes, though evidence for its effectiveness is limited.

The extract is prepared in certified organic alcohol, and the product includes thuja extractives as well.

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

The evidence for thuja in treating the common cold is insufficient—we don't have reliable data showing it works for that purpose. If you're considering thuja for any health goal, talk with us about what the evidence actually supports.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Thuja

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.

Thuja carries real safety concerns. Large doses can cause serious toxicity: headache, nervous agitation, seizures, stomach upset, vomiting, belly pain, diarrhea, and in rare cases liver damage, kidney damage, or death.

Contact with the plant itself can also trigger a skin rash (contact dermatitis) in some people. Because thuja is traditionally used to stimulate the uterus and menstruation, it should be avoided in pregnancy.

Safety during breastfeeding is not established, so breastfeeding should also be avoided while taking it.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Thuja

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 — Thuja.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: seizure medications; immunosuppressants / transplant drugs.
  • For scale: 576 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.

Do not take thuja if you're on seizure threshold–lowering drugs (such as anesthetics), immunosuppressants (like cyclosporine or tacrolimus), or anticonvulsants. Check your exact medications with the tool on this page before considering use.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Thuja is a high-risk supplement if you take seizure medications, immunosuppressants, or anticonvulsants—avoid it in those cases. Even otherwise, the potential for toxicity at higher doses is real.

If you're interested in this product, talk with your pharmacist first, especially about your current medications and dosing.

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 Nov 25, 2014.

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 Thuja, straight from the product label.

Brand Herb Pharm
Barcode (UPC) 090700002367
Net contents 4 fl. Oz.; 118.4 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Nov 25, 2014
DSLD ID 39839
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Thuja by Herb 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:
30 Drop(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
30 Drop(s)
UPC/BARCODE
090700002367
IngredientAmount% DV
Thuja liquid extract0 NP--

Other ingredients: certified organic Alcohol, Thuja extractives

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

SUGGESTED USE Shake Well Before Using Take up to 30 drops in 2 oz. of water or juice, two to four times per day. Best taken between meals.

Precautions

Caution: Seek expert medical advice before taking during pregnancy.

Not for long-term use.

Keep Out of the Reach of Children

Storage

Store away from heat & light

General

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General Statements

OPTIMAL WELL-BEING

We prepare our Thuja Extract from fresh (undried) branchlets of Thuja occidentalis trees which are Sustainably Wildcrafted in their native habitat.

To assure optimal extraction of Thuja's bioactive compounds, we hand-harvest only the young tender branchlets which are then taken directly to our laboratory and promptly extracted while still fresh and succulent.

FDA Statement of Identity

HERBAL SUPPLEMENT

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Thuja by Herb Pharm label

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Thuja label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Thuja by Herb Pharm

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

Serving size30 Drop(s) Dosage formLiquid Amounts shown are per serving.

Thuja liquid extract

Interacts with
576 drugs
0 NP per serving

Thuja, also called northern white cedar or arborvitae, is a tree whose leaf and oil have a long history in folk and homeopathic medicine, especially f...

Thuja liquid extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Certified organic Alcohol, Thuja extractives. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Thuja by Herb Pharm Drug Interactions

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576Drugs
576 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Thuja liquid extract 576

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Thuja interact with 576 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Thuja interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Thuja liquid extract

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Thuja 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.

Thuja liquid extract3 drug types · 576 drugs

Anticonvulsants

Thuja products can contain thujone, which might lower the seizure threshold. Theoretically, this could decrease the effectiveness of anticonvulsants drugs.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Immunosuppressants

Thuja might stimulate immune function. Theoretically, taking thuja might decrease the effects of immunosuppressive therapy. Immunosuppressant drugs include azathioprine (Imuran), basiliximab (Simulect), cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune), daclizumab (Zenapax), muromonab-CD3 (OKT3, Orthoclone OKT3), mycophenolate (CellCept), tacrolimus (FK506, Prograf), sirolimus (Rapamune), prednisone (Deltasone, Orasone), and other corticosteroids (glucocorticoids).

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Seizure Threshold Lowering Drugs

Thuja products can contains significant amounts of thujone, a neurotoxin. Theoretically, patients taking drugs that lower the seizure threshold might be at greater risk of seizure if they also take thuja. Advise patients taking these drugs to avoid thuja products. Some drugs that lower the seizure threshold include anesthetics (propofol, others), antiarrhythmics (mexiletine), antibiotics (amphotericin, penicillin, cephalosporins, imipenem), antidepressants (bupropion, others), antihistamines (cyproheptadine, others), immunosuppressants (cyclosporine), narcotics (fentanyl, others), stimulants (methylphenidate), theophylline, and others.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Thuja liquid extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

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

Herb Pharm

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Name
Herb Pharm
City
Williams
State
OR
ZipCode
97544
Phone Number
800-348-4372
Web Address
www.herb-pharm.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Thuja by Herb Pharm: Common Questions

Does Thuja by Herb Pharm interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Thuja has a known interaction with 576 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Thuja 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 thuja safe to take while I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No. Thuja is traditionally used to stimulate the uterus, so it should be avoided in pregnancy. Safety during breastfeeding is not established either, so it should be avoided then too. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about what's safe for you.
What are the side effects of thuja?
Large doses can cause headache, nervous agitation, seizures, stomach irritation, vomiting, belly pain, and diarrhea. In rare cases, it's been linked to liver damage, kidney damage, and death. Contact with the plant itself can also cause a skin rash.
Does thuja work for the common cold?
The evidence isn't there yet. We don't have reliable data showing thuja is effective for colds, so we can't say it works for that.
Can I use thuja if I'm allergic to plants?
Thuja can cause contact dermatitis—an itchy rash—in people who handle or are sensitive to it. If you have plant allergies, mention thuja specifically to your pharmacist before trying it.

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The Full Monographs Behind Thuja’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Thuja

Interacts with 576 drugs

Thuja, also called northern white cedar or arborvitae, is a tree whose leaf and oil have a long history in folk and homeopathic medicine, especially for warts and immune support. Solid human...

Read the full Thuja monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Thuja'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 10 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.

Thuja 10 references
  1. Leung AY, Foster S. Encyclopedia of Common Natural Ingredients Used in Food, Drugs and Cosmetics. 2nd ed. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, 1996.
  2. McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
  3. Millet Y, Jouglard J, Steinmetz MD, et al. Toxicity of some essential plant oils. Clinical and experimental study. Clin Toxicol 1981;18:1485-98. PubMed
  4. Gohla SH, Haubeck HD, Neth RD. Mitogenic activity of high molecular polysaccharide fractions isolated from the Cupressaceae Thuja occidentale L. I. Macrophage-dependent induction of CD-4-positive T-helper (Th+) lymphocytes. Leukemia 1988;2:528-33.
  5. Fetrow CW, Avila JR. Professional's Handbook of Complementary & Alternative Medicines. 1st ed. Springhouse, PA: Springhouse Corp., 1999.
  6. Henneicke-von Zepelin H, Hentschel C, Schnitker J, et al. Efficacy and safety of a fixed combination phytomedicine in the treatment of the common cold (acute viral respiratory tract infection): results of a randomised, double blind, placebo-controlled, m
  7. Naser, B., Bodinet, C., Tegtmeier, M., and Lindequist, U. Thuja occidentalis (Arbor vitae): A Review of its Pharmaceutical, Pharmacological and Clinical Properties. Evid.Based Complement Alternat.Med 2005;2(1):69-78.
  8. Patel R, Alavi F, Ortega S, Matela A. Herb-Induced Liver Injury by Cimicifuga racemosa and Thuja occidentalis Herbal Medications for Fertility. Case Rep Gastrointest Med 2021;2021:8858310. PubMed
  9. Ambooken B, Thomas M, Jisha KT. Papillary Eccrine Adenoma in a 5-year-old Girl Altered by Application of Thuja Ointment. J Cutan Aesthet Surg 2020;13(4):370-371. PubMed
  10. Badaoui A, Fougerousse AC. Contact dermatitis to linalool and limonene: Unusual sources of exposure. Ann Dermatol Venereol 2023;150(2):167-168. PubMed

See these in context on the Thuja monograph →

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