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Dietary supplement

Verbena Spp. Vervain Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Wise Woman Herbals

Liquid Category: Botanical
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

Verbena Spp. Vervain is a dietary supplement by Wise Woman Herbals with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for anxiety and stress, sleep and relaxation, digestive upset.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 Verbena Spp. Vervain by Wise Woman Herbals

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.

From our pharmacy team — supplement deep dive

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.
  • “Proprietary Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (0.80 mL) without saying how much of each component you get.

This is a one-ingredient liquid product: Verbena spp. (vervain) in a proprietary blend, suspended in spring water and alcohol. Vervain has been used traditionally for throat and sinus complaints, though the strength and form can vary depending on how it's prepared.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Verbena product and its label doesn't state a use — see Verbena'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 we hold for verbena doesn't support a clear rating. For both gingivitis (gum inflammation) and rhinosinusitis (sinus inflammation), we have insufficient reliable evidence to rate whether it works.

That doesn't mean it doesn't — it means the studies we have aren't solid enough yet to say one way or the other.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Verbena

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.

Verbena is generally well tolerated when taken orally in food and tea amounts, but human safety data overall are limited. In larger medicinal doses and especially when combined with other herbs, some people have reported gastrointestinal upset and allergic skin reactions.

If you apply it to skin, contact dermatitis (a localized rash) is possible. Verbena is traditionally thought to affect the uterus, so avoid it during pregnancy.

There isn't enough safety information to use it while breastfeeding — talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for you in either situation.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Verbena

Meds to double-check

No known interactions
Known Interaction Concern · database check
No known interactions

No medication interactions are currently documented for the matched ingredients — that isn't a guarantee none exist.

Why this rating?
  • None of the 1 matched ingredient has a documented medication interaction on file.

No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we checked. That said, because human safety data for verbena are limited and it's often used alongside other herbs, run your medications through the tool on this page to be thorough.

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.

Vervain is a traditional herb for throat and sinus support, but the scientific evidence for it is thin. It's generally well tolerated in small amounts, though medicinal doses can cause digestive upset or skin reactions in some people.

If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you take any regular medications, check with your doctor or pharmacist before you start.

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 21, 2023.

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 Verbena Spp. Vervain, straight from the product label.

Brand Wise Woman Herbals
Barcode (UPC) 748840016972
Net contents 2 Fluid Ounce(s); 60 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Feb 21, 2023
DSLD ID 284960
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Verbena Spp. Vervain by Wise Woman Herbals, 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:
5 Drop(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
15 Drop(s)
Servings per container
80
UPC/BARCODE
748840016972
IngredientAmount% DV
Proprietary Blend0.8 mL--
Verbena spp.0 NP--

Other ingredients: Spring Water, Alcohol

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: Shake well. Add 5-15 drops to water, 1-3 times per day.

Formulation

The presence of particulate matter in this product is normal.

Precautions

Caution: Not recommended during pregnancy.

Do not exceed suggested use.

Keep out of the reach of children.

General Statements

Botanical formula

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Storage

Store in a cool, dry area away from direct sunlight with the lid tightly sealed.

See for yourself

Verbena Spp. Vervain by Wise Woman Herbals label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Verbena Spp. Vervain by Wise Woman Herbals

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

Serving size5 Drop(s) Dosage formLiquid Servings per container80 Amounts shown are per serving.

Proprietary Blend

0.8 mL per serving

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

Interaction report

Verbena Spp. Vervain by Wise Woman Herbals Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Verbena Spp. Vervain. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.

The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Verbena Spp. Vervain, from the product label.

Wise Woman Herbals

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Name
Wise Woman Herbals
City
Creswell
State
OR
ZipCode
97426
Phone Number
541.895.5152
Web Address
wisewomanherbals.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Verbena Spp. Vervain by Wise Woman Herbals: Common Questions

Does Verbena Spp. Vervain by Wise Woman Herbals interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Verbena Spp. Vervain. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Verbena Spp. Vervain 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 this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
Vervain is traditionally thought to affect the uterus, so it's best avoided during pregnancy. While breastfeeding, there isn't enough safety information to know whether it's okay — talk with your doctor or pharmacist about your individual situation.
Does verbena actually work for sore throat or sinus problems?
It's been used traditionally for both, but we don't have reliable evidence yet to say whether it works. The studies we hold aren't solid enough to rate it one way or the other.
What are the side effects I might notice?
In food and tea amounts, verbena is generally well tolerated. In larger medicinal doses, especially combined with other herbs, some people report stomach upset or allergic skin reactions. If you put it on your skin, a localized rash is possible.
What is verbena, and why is it in this product?
Verbena — also called vervain — is an herb traditionally used to support throat and sinus health. This product is a liquid extract of it, mixed with water and alcohol.
How much human safety data exists for this herb?
The safety data we have are limited. Verbena is likely tolerated well in small food and tea amounts, but we don't know as much as we'd like about larger medicinal doses, especially over a long time or combined with other herbs.

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The Full Monographs Behind Verbena Spp. Vervain’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Verbena Spp. Vervain'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 6 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.

Verbena 6 references
  1. Neubauer N, Marz RW. Placebo-controlled, randomized, double-blind, clincal trial with Sinupret sugar coated tablets on the basis of a therapy with antibiotics and decongestant nasal drops in acute sinusitis. Phytomedicine 1994;1:177-81.
  2. Marz RW, Ismail C, Popp MA. Action profile and efficacy of a herbal combination preparation for the treatment of sinusitis. Wien Med Wochenschr 1999;149:202-8.
  3. Electronic Code of Federal Regulations. Title 21. Part 182 -- Substances Generally Recognized As Safe. Available at: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?CFRPart=182
  4. Del Pozo MD, Gastaminza G, Navarro JA, et al. Allergic contact dermatitis from Verbena officinalis L. Contact Dermatitis 1994;31:200-1.
  5. Peric A, Kovacevic SV, Gacesa D, Peric AV. Efficacy and safety of combined treatment of acute rhinosinusitis by herbal medicinal product Sinupret and mometasone furoate nasal spray. ENT Updates 2017;7(2):68-74. DOI
  6. Grawish ME, Anees MM, Elsabaa HM, Abdel-Raziq MS, Zedan W. Short-term effects of Verbena officinalis Linn decoction on patients suffering from chronic generalized gingivitis: Double-blind randomized controlled multicenter clinical trial. Quintessence Int.

See these in context on the Verbena monograph →

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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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