Usnea Non-Alcohol Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Hawaii Pharm
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Usnea Non-Alcohol 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
Usnea Non-Alcohol is a dietary supplement by Hawaii Pharm with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for sore throat, skin and wound care, respiratory infections.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 Usnea Non-Alcohol 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.
What’s inside
Low disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: wild harvested Usnea extract, a lichen used traditionally for various purposes. The liquid also includes vegetable palm glycerin and artesian Hawaiian water as inactive ingredients.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence we hold does not establish whether Usnea is effective for cough, obesity, acute pain, wound healing, or tinea pedis (athlete's foot). All of these uses are rated as having insufficient reliable evidence to rate in our data.
If you're considering this product for one of these purposes, talk with your pharmacist about what the current research does and doesn't support.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
The safety data here is a critical concern. Usnea taken by mouth may be unsafe — its main active constituent, usnic acid, has been linked to liver damage (hepatotoxicity).
Topical use is generally better tolerated, though usnic acid can cause contact dermatitis, local irritation, conjunctivitis, or in rare cases allergic contact dermatitis with respiratory symptoms. Avoid this product during pregnancy and while breastfeeding — there isn't enough safety data to know either way.
Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about personalized advice if you're pregnant, planning pregnancy, or nursing.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. That doesn't mean none exist — it's always worth running your exact medications through the checker on this page or asking your pharmacist before you start.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
This is a single-ingredient liquid extract with no documented medication interactions, which is good news if you take other drugs. The major caution is oral safety: usnic acid has been linked to liver damage when taken by mouth.
Stick to topical use if you go this route, and skip it entirely if you're pregnant or breastfeeding.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Oct 23, 2020.
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 Usnea Non-Alcohol, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Hawaii Pharm |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 0748399930224 |
| Net contents | 4 Fluid Ounce(s); 120 mL |
| Market status | Off market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Oct 23, 2020 |
| DSLD ID | 238477 |
| Product type | Other Combinations |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating), Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Usnea Non-Alcohol by Hawaii Pharm, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| wild harvested Usnea extract | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: Vegetable Palm Glycerin, crystal clear artesian Hawaiian Water
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General Statements
Hawaii Pharm Non-Alcohol Herbal Extract Highest quality since 2008
Made with Aloha!
Formulation
Contains no gluten, artificial colors, pesticides, preservatives, heavy metals. Non GMO.
Super concentrated liquid herbal extract Dry herb/menstruum ratio: 1:3
Contains no alcohol
Description: We meticulously produced this extract according to precise standards where each herbs are individually extracted according to their distinct characteristic to ensure a broad spectrum of therapeutic plant compounds. We use a classic maceration extraction method in combination with ultrasonic extraction, so that the vitamins, minerals, alkaloids, flavonoids and other active constituents of the herbs are maintained.
Non GMO Gluten free
Manufactured in an FDA registered facility. Ultra Sonic
Made in USA, Hawaii
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions for use: Shake well before using. Take about 20-30 drops in juice, water, tea or as desired up to four times per day.
Precautions
Warnings: Keep out of the reach of children.
Not to be used during pregnancy.
Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredients.
Consult a physician before using if nursing or taking any medications.
Do not use if seal is broken or missing.
Storage
Refrigerate after opening.
Formula
(Usnea barbata)
FDA Statement of Identity
Herbal Dietary Supplement
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.
Seals/Symbols
FDA Registered Facility Made in United States of America USA
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Usnea Non-Alcohol by Hawaii Pharm 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 Usnea Non-Alcohol by Hawaii Pharm
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size20 Drop(s) Dosage formLiquid Amounts shown are per serving.
Wild harvested Usnea extract
No knowninteractions
Usnea is a lichen used in traditional herbal medicine, mainly for sore throats, skin infections, and as a general antimicrobial. Laboratory studies su...
Wild harvested Usnea extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Vegetable Palm Glycerin, Crystal clear artesian Hawaiian Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Usnea Non-Alcohol by Hawaii Pharm Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Usnea Non-Alcohol. 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 Usnea Non-Alcohol, from the product label.
Hawaii Pharm
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- Hawaii Pharm LLC
- City
- Honolulu
- State
- HI
- ZipCode
- 96815
Usnea Non-Alcohol by Hawaii Pharm: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Usnea Non-Alcohol’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Usnea Non-Alcohol'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 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.
Usnea 10 references
- Favreau JT, Ryu Ml, Braunstein G, et al. Severe hepatotoxicity associated with the dietary supplement LipoKinetix. Ann Intern Med 2002;136:590-5. PubMed
- Ingolfsdottir K. Usnic acid. Phytochemistry 2002;61:729-36.
- Scirpa, P., Scambia, G., Masciullo, V., Battaglia, F., Foti, E., Lopez, R., Villa, P., Malecore, M., and Mancuso, S. [A zinc sulfate and usnic acid preparation used as post-surgical adjuvant therapy in genital lesions by Human Papillomavirus]. Minerva Gin
- Mitchell, J. C. Allergy to lichens. Allergic contact dermatitis from usnic acid produced by lichenized fungi. Arch Dermatol 1965;92(2):142-146.
- Durazo, F. A., Lassman, C., Han, S. H., Saab, S., Lee, N. P., Kawano, M., Saggi, B., Gordon, S., Farmer, D. G., Yersiz, H., Goldstein, R. L., Ghobrial, M., and Busuttil, R. W. Fulminant liver failure due to usnic acid for weight loss. Am.J Gastroenterol. PubMed
- Neff, G. W., Reddy, K. R., Durazo, F. A., Meyer, D., Marrero, R., and Kaplowitz, N. Severe hepatotoxicity associated with the use of weight loss diet supplements containing ma huang or usnic acid. J Hepatol. 2004;41(6):1062-1064. PubMed
- Hsu, L. M., Huang, Y. S., Chang, F. Y., and Lee, S. D. 'Fat burner' herb, usnic Acid, induced acute hepatitis in a family. J Gastroenterol.Hepatol. 2005;20(7):1138-1139. PubMed
- Arneborn, P., Jansson, A., and Bottiger, Y. [Acute hepatitis in a woman after intake of slimming pills bought via Internet]. Lakartidningen 7-11-2005;102(28-29):2071-2072.
- Sanchez, W., Maple, J. T., Burgart, L. J., and Kamath, P. S. Severe hepatotoxicity associated with use of a dietary supplement containing usnic acid. Mayo Clin Proc 2006;81(4):541-544. PubMed
- Rafanelli, S., Bacchilega, R., Stanganelli, I., and Rafanelli, A. Contact dermatitis from usnic acid in vaginal ovules. Contact Dermatitis 1995;33(4):271-272. 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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