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Unprocessed Rehmannia Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herbalist & Alchemist

Unprocessed Rehmannia label
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Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 9, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Unprocessed Rehmannia 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

Unprocessed Rehmannia is a dietary supplement by Herbalist & Alchemist with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for kidney and adrenal support, anemia and blood building (traditional), inflammatory conditions.Based on those ingredients, 258 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are dried unprocessed Rehmannia root extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Unprocessed Rehmannia by Herbalist & Alchemist

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: dried unprocessed rehmannia root extract in liquid form. Rehmannia is a plant root used in traditional herbal medicine, and this liquid also holds distilled water and ethyl alcohol as inactive ingredients to preserve and deliver the extract.

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 — see Rehmannia's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: supports healthy immune balance.
  • We looked for evidence on: Atopic disease, Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), immune function, allergic response.
  • The closest evidence on file: Rehmannia is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Atopic disease (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Rehmannia is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

The evidence we have suggests rehmannia may be possibly effective for chronic kidney disease (CKD). For other conditions — aplastic anemia, atopic disease (allergies and eczema), osteoporosis, diabetes, and diabetic nephropathy (kidney damage from diabetes) — we don't have enough reliable human data to say whether it works or not.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Rehmannia

How safe is it?

Some data gaps
Safety Information · database check
Some gaps

Safety data exists for these ingredients, but with some important gaps.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 0 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.

Human safety data for rehmannia are limited, and quality varies between products, so caution is warranted. The safety information isn't complete enough to recommend it during pregnancy or while breastfeeding — the data simply isn't there to know either way.

We have no trial-reported side effects on file for this ingredient, but that doesn't mean none occur; it reflects the scarcity of human research.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Rehmannia

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 — Rehmannia.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 258 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.

If you take blood pressure medications (antihypertensives), check them first — rehmannia may lower your pressure further, a Moderate concern. Also check any diabetes medications (antidiabetes drugs) for the same reason — it may amplify their blood sugar-lowering effect.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and some safety-information gaps remain.

If you have chronic kidney disease and want to explore rehmannia as a complement to your care, talk with your pharmacist or doctor first — especially if you take blood pressure or blood sugar medications. Pregnant or breastfeeding?

There isn't enough data to know if it's safe, so discuss it with your healthcare provider before starting. Quality varies, so source matters.

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 Mar 23, 2018.

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 Unprocessed Rehmannia, straight from the product label.

Brand Herbalist & Alchemist
Barcode (UPC) 667056134945
Net contents 2 fl. Oz.; 60 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Mar 23, 2018
DSLD ID 174569
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Organic
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Unprocessed Rehmannia by Herbalist & Alchemist, 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:
1.5 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 mL
Servings per container
30
UPC/BARCODE
667056134945
IngredientAmount% DV
dried unprocessed Rehmannia root extract2 mL--

Other ingredients: distilled Water, Ethyl Alcohol

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Label statements
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Formula

Rehmannia glutinosa

OK

General Statements

Supports healthy immune balance

Botanical preparation ratio 1:5

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: 30-40 drops (1.5-2 mL) in juice or water. Take 3 times per day. Shake well before using.

Precautions

Keep out of children's reach

FDA Disclaimer Statement

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

General

NO RHU-2 1734FR

Seals/Symbols

OK

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Unprocessed Rehmannia by Herbalist & Alchemist label

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Unprocessed Rehmannia label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Unprocessed Rehmannia by Herbalist & Alchemist

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

Serving size1.5 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.

Dried unprocessed Rehmannia root extract

Interacts with
258 drugs
2 mL per serving

Rehmannia is a root used for centuries in Traditional Chinese Medicine, often to 'tonify' the kidneys and support energy or blood health. Human eviden...

Dried unprocessed Rehmannia root extract monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Unprocessed Rehmannia by Herbalist & Alchemist Drug Interactions

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258 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

dried unprocessed Rehmannia root extract 258

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Unprocessed Rehmannia interact with 258 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Unprocessed Rehmannia interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. dried unprocessed Rehmannia root extract

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Unprocessed Rehmannia 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.

dried unprocessed Rehmannia root extract2 drug types · 258 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, rehmannia might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Animal research shows that rehmannia may have hypoglycemic effects.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antihypertensive Drugs

Theoretically, rehmannia might increase the risk of hypotension when taken with antihypertensive drugs.
Animal research shows that rehmannia may have hypotensive effects. Laboratory research shows that formulations of dried and processed rehmannia root inhibit angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE).

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
dried unprocessed Rehmannia root extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Unprocessed Rehmannia, from the product label.

Herbalist & Alchemist

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Name
Herbalist & Alchemist, Inc.
City
Washington
State
NJ
ZipCode
07882
Phone Number
800-611-8235
Web Address
www.herbalist-alchemist.com
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Unprocessed Rehmannia by Herbalist & Alchemist: Common Questions

Does Unprocessed Rehmannia by Herbalist & Alchemist interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Unprocessed Rehmannia has a known interaction with 258 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Unprocessed Rehmannia 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.
What is rehmannia used for?
Rehmannia is a plant root from traditional herbal medicine. The evidence we have suggests it may help with chronic kidney disease. For other uses like diabetes, bone health, or allergies, we don't have enough reliable human data to say whether it works.
Can I take this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
The safety data aren't complete enough to know either way. The manufacturer advises against it during pregnancy and breastfeeding because there isn't enough information. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for you.
What are the side effects?
We have no side effects reported in our data for this ingredient, but that reflects limited human research — it doesn't mean side effects don't occur. If you notice anything unusual after starting it, let your pharmacist know.
Why do I need to check my blood pressure and diabetes medications?
Animal research suggests rehmannia can lower blood pressure and blood sugar on its own. If you're already taking drugs that do the same thing, the combined effect could push your pressure or sugar too low. That's why checking your exact medications matters.
What's in the bottle besides the active ingredient?
The liquid contains distilled water and ethyl alcohol to preserve the rehmannia extract and make it drinkable. These are standard inactive ingredients in herbal liquids.

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The Full Monographs Behind Unprocessed Rehmannia’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Rehmannia

Interacts with 258 drugs

Rehmannia is a root used for centuries in Traditional Chinese Medicine, often to 'tonify' the kidneys and support energy or blood health. Human evidence for most modern uses is limited, so i...

Read the full Rehmannia monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Unprocessed Rehmannia'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 3 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.

Rehmannia 3 references
  1. Zhang R, Zhou J, Jia Z, et al. Hypoglycemic effect of Rehmannia glutinosa oligosaccharide in hyperglycemic and alloxan-induced diabetic rats and its mechanism. J Ethnopharmacol 2004;90:39-43. PubMed
  2. Zhang RX, Li MX, Jia ZP. Rehmannia glutinosa: review of botany, chemistry and pharmacology. J Ethnopharmacol 2008;117(2):199-214. PubMed
  3. Chao CH, Hsu JL, Chen MF, et al. Anti-hypertensive effects of Radix Rehmanniae and its active ingredients. Nat Prod Res. 2020;34(11):1547-1552.

See these in context on the Rehmannia monograph →

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