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Wild Cherry Bark Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by TerraVita

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Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 30, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Wild Cherry Bark 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

Wild Cherry Bark is a dietary supplement by TerraVita with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for cough, bronchitis and respiratory irritation, sore throat.Based on those ingredients, 645 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Wild Cherry Bark Glycerite 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 Wild Cherry Bark by TerraVita

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: wild cherry bark as a glycerite liquid extract. Wild cherry has a long history in traditional herbal medicine, particularly in cough syrups and respiratory blends.

The extract is suspended in glycerin, which is an inactive ingredient used as a base.

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

We don't have effectiveness evidence on file for wild cherry bark. While it's been used traditionally for cough relief, the data we hold doesn't establish how well it actually works for that or any other condition.

If you're considering it for a specific symptom or condition, that's a good question to bring to your doctor or pharmacist.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Wild Cherry

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.

Wild cherry bark is generally considered safe in the small amounts found in over-the-counter cough products. However, this plant contains compounds that can break down into cyanide (a poisonous substance), and large amounts carry a real risk of toxicity.

In one reported case, a woman who drank about 300 grams of wild cherries steeped in alcohol developed severe symptoms including headache, nausea, vomiting, confusion, and difficulty breathing, eventually becoming comatose. The safety data advises against use during pregnancy — it's rated likely unsafe.

There isn't enough information to know whether it's safe while breastfeeding, so you should avoid it during lactation unless your doctor or pharmacist says otherwise. Because this product contains cyanide-forming compounds, it's important not to exceed recommended doses.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Wild Cherry

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 — Wild Cherry.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 644 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.

Before you take this product, check whether you're on any medications broken down by the CYP3A4 enzyme in your liver — this includes cholesterol drugs like lovastatin, antifungals like ketoconazole and itraconazole, and many others. Wild cherry may slow how quickly your body clears these drugs.

Your doctor or pharmacist can tell you if any of your medications fall into this group.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Wild Cherry Bark by TerraVita is generally well tolerated in typical supplement amounts, but it carries theoretical drug interactions with hundreds of medications and real toxicity risks if overused. If you take any regular medications — especially heart, cholesterol, or antifungal drugs — check them against this product before starting.

Pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers should avoid it. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before adding this to your routine.

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 Dec 13, 2022.

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 Wild Cherry Bark, straight from the product label.

Brand TerraVita
Barcode (UPC) 064435232467
Net contents 1 Fluid Ounce(s); 30 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Dec 13, 2022
DSLD ID 279360
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Wild Cherry Bark by TerraVita, 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:
25 Drop(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
40 Drop(s)
Servings per container
227
UPC/BARCODE
064435232467
IngredientAmount% DV
Wild Cherry Bark Glycerite Liquid Extract0.13 mL--

Other ingredients: Glycerin

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Label statements
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Brand IP Statement(s)

Copyright 2018 TerraVita - Distributed by ZooScape LLC, All Rights Reserved.

Formula

Glycerite liquid extract (1:5)

Formulation

Alcohol free

No flavor

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: Take 25-40 drops of extract in a small amount of warm water 3-4 times daily. Shake well before using.

Precautions

Keep away from children.

Do not use if safety seal around cap is broken or missing.

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Wild Cherry Bark by TerraVita label

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Wild Cherry Bark label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Wild Cherry Bark by TerraVita

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

Serving size25 Drop(s) Dosage formLiquid Servings per container227 Amounts shown are per serving.

Wild Cherry Bark Glycerite Liquid Extract

Interacts with
645 drugs
0.13 mL per serving

Wild cherry bark is a traditional cough remedy found in many old-fashioned cough syrups and lozenges, but there is little modern scientific evidence p...

Wild Cherry Bark Glycerite Liquid Extract monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Wild Cherry Bark by TerraVita Drug Interactions

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645Drugs
645 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Wild Cherry Bark Glycerite Liquid Extract 645

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Wild Cherry Bark interact with 645 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Wild Cherry Bark interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Wild Cherry Bark Glycerite Liquid Extract

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Wild Cherry Bark 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.

Wild Cherry Bark Glycerite Liquid Extract1 drug type · 645 drugs

Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates

In vitro research suggests that wild cherry can inhibit cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) enzymes. Theoretically, wild cherry might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4. However, so far, this interaction has not been reported in humans.
Some drugs metabolized by CYP3A4 include lovastatin (Mevacor), ketoconazole (Nizoral), itraconazole (Sporanox), fexofenadine (Allegra), triazolam (Halcion), and others.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Wild Cherry Bark Glycerite Liquid Extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Wild Cherry Bark, from the product label.

TerraVita

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Name
ZooScape LLC
Phone Number
844-449-0444
Web Address
www.ZooScape.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Wild Cherry Bark by TerraVita: Common Questions

Does Wild Cherry Bark by TerraVita interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Wild Cherry Bark has a known interaction with 645 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Wild Cherry Bark 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 wild cherry bark safe to take while I'm pregnant?
No — the safety data rates wild cherry as likely unsafe during pregnancy. If you're pregnant or planning to become pregnant, avoid this product and talk with your doctor or pharmacist about what cough or respiratory remedies might be better for you.
What exactly is cyanide toxicity, and can it happen from this supplement?
Cyanide is a poison that can damage your body if too much builds up in your system. Wild cherry naturally contains compounds that turn into cyanide when you consume large amounts. One documented case involved a woman who drank about 300 grams of wild cherries steeped in alcohol and became severely ill — so yes, toxicity is a real risk if you exceed recommended doses.
Can I take wild cherry bark while I'm breastfeeding?
There isn't enough safety information to say either way. Because of the cyanide risk, the data advises avoiding it while breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for you.
What does 'glycerite' mean?
A glycerite is an herbal extract made by soaking plant material in glycerin instead of alcohol. In this product, that means the active wild cherry bark is dissolved in glycerin, which acts as both the extraction solvent and the base of the liquid.
How much of this product is safe to take?
The facts we hold advise against using large amounts of wild cherry because of cyanide toxicity risk. Follow the dosage on the label, and if you have questions about how much is safe for your situation, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

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The Full Monographs Behind Wild Cherry Bark’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Wild Cherry

Interacts with 645 drugs

Wild cherry bark is a traditional cough remedy found in many old-fashioned cough syrups and lozenges, but there is little modern scientific evidence proving it works. The bark, leaves, and s...

Read the full Wild Cherry monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Wild Cherry Bark'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 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.

Wild Cherry 4 references
  1. Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.
  2. Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.
  3. Budzinski JW, Foster BC, Vandenhoek S, Arnason JT. An in vitro evaluation of human cytochrome P450 3A4 inhibition by selected commercial herbal extracts and tinctures. Phytomedicine 2000;7:273-82. PubMed
  4. Pentore, R., Venneri, A., and Nichelli, P. Accidental choke-cherry poisoning: early symptoms and neurological sequelae of an unusual case of cyanide intoxication. Ital.J Neurol.Sci. 1996;17(3):233-235. PubMed

See these in context on the Wild Cherry 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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