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Wild Cherry Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herbal Terra

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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 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 is a dietary supplement by Herbal Terra 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 certified organic Wild Cherry (Prunus serotina) dried bark 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 by Herbal Terra

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: certified organic wild cherry (Prunus serotina) dried bark in liquid extract form. Wild cherry bark has been used traditionally in cough syrups and respiratory remedies.

The liquid also contains menstruum, an inactive ingredient that serves as the extraction medium.

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 ratings on file for wild cherry, so the evidence for how well it works isn't established in our data. Historically it's been a folk remedy for coughs, but we can't tell you from the facts we hold whether that use is supported.

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 is generally considered safe in the small amounts found in commercial cough products, but here's the catch: the plant contains compounds that can form cyanide when digested in large amounts. The safety data advises against use because of this risk—especially since a documented case shows that large quantities (around 300 grams steeped in alcohol) caused severe poisoning with headache, nausea, vomiting, confusion, difficulty breathing, and coma.

The safety data rates it as likely unsafe in pregnancy and advises against use while breastfeeding because there isn't enough information to know it's safe.

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: 646 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.

Wild cherry may theoretically increase blood levels of drugs broken down by CYP3A4 enzymes (Moderate severity)—including certain cholesterol, antifungal, and heart medications. Check with your doctor or pharmacist before combining this product with any prescription drug, especially if you take lovastatin, ketoconazole, itraconazole, or anything for heart or metabolic health.

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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 liquid extract is traditionally used in cough remedies, but the safety data flags caution around cyanide-forming compounds in large amounts and raises a theoretical concern with certain prescription drugs. If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or take medications metabolized by your liver's CYP3A4 system, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting this product.

The decision to use it should be made with your own healthcare provider, not on this page alone.

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 Sep 25, 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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Wild Cherry, straight from the product label.

Brand Herbal Terra
Barcode (UPC) 0606595858165
Net contents 4 Fluid Ounce(s); 120 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Sep 25, 2020
DSLD ID 235254
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic, Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Wild Cherry by Herbal Terra, 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 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 mL
Servings per container
120
UPC/BARCODE
0606595858165
IngredientAmount% DV
certified organic Wild Cherry (Prunus serotina) dried bark liquid extract970 mg--

Other ingredients: Menstruum

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Label statements
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Formulation

Origin of plant material: USA.

Manufactured in the USA in an FDA registered facility

Alcohol free

Dried herb/menstruum ratio: 1:3 Expertly extracted Laboratory tested 330 mg/1 mL Premium product Alcohol-free liquid herbal extract

Non GMO

No artificial ingredients, GMO, gluten, color additives, fillers, preservatives or binders. Natural Gluten Free

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Direction Shake well before use. Adults take up to 30 drops (1 mL, one full squeeze of the dropper bulb) in 3-4 fl. oz of juice or water up to 4 times a day. We recommend to seek expert medical advice before taking this or any other herbal supplements.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

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

Precautions

Caution May have contraindications.

Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredients.

Consult a physician before using during pregnancy, if nursing, or if you are on any medications.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry, dark place.

Formula

Prunus serotina

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

Seals/Symbols

Made in USA Made in an FDA registered facility Natural Gluten Free

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Wild Cherry by Herbal Terra label

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Wild Cherry label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Wild Cherry by Herbal Terra

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

Serving size1 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container120 Amounts shown are per serving.

Certified organic Wild Cherry (Prunus serotina) dried bark liquid extract

Interacts with
645 drugs
970 mg 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...

Certified organic Wild Cherry (Prunus serotina) dried bark liquid extract monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Wild Cherry by Herbal Terra Drug Interactions

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645Drugs
645 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

certified organic Wild Cherry (Prunus serotina) dried bark liquid extract 645

Individual Drug Interactions

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

1 of the 1 ingredient in Wild Cherry interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. certified organic Wild Cherry (Prunus serotina) dried bark liquid extract

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Wild Cherry 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.

certified organic Wild Cherry (Prunus serotina) dried bark 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
certified organic Wild Cherry (Prunus serotina) dried bark liquid extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

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

Herbal Terra

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Name
Herbal Terra
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Wild Cherry by Herbal Terra: Common Questions

Does Wild Cherry by Herbal Terra interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Wild Cherry 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 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 safe to take while pregnant?
The safety data rates wild cherry as likely unsafe in pregnancy. Don't use it without talking to your doctor first.
Is wild cherry safe while breastfeeding?
The safety data advises against use while breastfeeding because there isn't enough information to know it's safe. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using it.
What happens if I take too much wild cherry?
Large amounts can cause cyanide toxicity, which is serious. A documented case involved about 300 grams steeped in alcohol and caused severe symptoms including headache, nausea, vomiting, confusion, and difficulty breathing—eventually coma. Stick to small, recommended amounts.
Does wild cherry really help with coughs?
It's been used traditionally for coughs, but we don't have effectiveness ratings on file, so we can't tell you from our data how well it actually works.
What's in this liquid besides wild cherry?
The active ingredient is wild cherry bark extract. The liquid also contains menstruum, which is an inactive ingredient used to extract and hold the active compound.

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The Full Monographs Behind Wild Cherry’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'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

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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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