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Wild Cherry Extract Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by BulkSupplements.com

Powder Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Wild Cherry Extract is a dietary supplement by BulkSupplements.com 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 Fruit Extract, Powder. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Wild Cherry Extract by BulkSupplements.com

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 is a single-ingredient supplement: Wild Cherry Fruit Extract, Powder. There are no other active ingredients and no fillers or binders listed.

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.

The product facts we hold do not include effectiveness ratings for wild cherry extract, so we can't speak to whether it works for any particular purpose based on the data available to us.

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 considered safe in the small amounts found in commercial cough products, but here's the catch: the fruit contains cyanide-forming compounds. In large amounts, it can cause cyanide toxicity, which can be fatal.

One documented case involved a 56-year-old woman who drank about 300 grams of wild cherries steeped in alcohol and developed severe symptoms — headache, nausea, vomiting, confusion, and difficulty breathing — that progressed to coma and low muscle tone. The safety data advises against use during pregnancy because the risk is not yet clear.

While breastfeeding, there isn't enough safety information, so the facts recommend avoiding it. If you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or nursing, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this supplement.

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.

Before taking wild cherry extract, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take any medications that your liver metabolizes through the CYP3A4 enzyme — a group that includes statins (like lovastatin), antifungals (like ketoconazole and itraconazole), and many others. Wild cherry may slow how your body clears these drugs and raise their levels.

Because this interaction is documented in lab research but not yet clinically proven in humans, it's rated Moderate, but it's worth confirming your specific medications aren't affected.

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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 extract isn't right for everyone. If you take medications metabolized by CYP3A4 — a large group that includes statins and antifungals — you'll want to check whether any of yours are on that list before adding this supplement.

Pregnant women and those breastfeeding should avoid it. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is appropriate for you and your medications.

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 Jul 18, 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 Wild Cherry Extract, straight from the product label.

Brand BulkSupplements.com
Barcode (UPC) X002ETKD7L
Net contents 500 Gram(s); 17.6 Ounce(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jul 18, 2023
DSLD ID 294296
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Wild Cherry Extract by BulkSupplements.com, 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:
500 mg
Maximum serving Sizes:
500 mg
Servings per container
1000
UPC/BARCODE
X002ETKD7L
IngredientAmount% DV
Wild Cherry Fruit Extract, Powder500 mg--

Other ingredients: None

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Label statements
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Brand IP Statement(s)

BulkSupplements.com Clean & pure bulk supplements

Formulation

Color may vary

Free of: Added sugar, soy, dairy, yeast, gluten, additives

FDA Disclaimer Statement

Warning: This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Precautions

Always consult a physician before taking any dietary supplement.

Keep out of reach of children.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take 500mg (about 1/5 tsp) once daily, or as directed by a physician.

Storage

Store in a dry, cool place

Formula

Cherry extract powder

General Statements

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Wild Cherry Extract by BulkSupplements.com label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Wild Cherry Extract by BulkSupplements.com

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

Serving size500 mg Dosage formPowder Servings per container1000 Amounts shown are per serving.

Wild Cherry Fruit Extract, Powder

Interacts with
645 drugs
500 mg per serving Form: Prunus avium Fruit Extract, Powder

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Wild Cherry Fruit Extract, Powder monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: None. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Wild Cherry Extract by BulkSupplements.com Drug Interactions

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645Drugs
645 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Wild Cherry Extract 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 Fruit Extract, Powder1 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
The maker

Brand information

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

BulkSupplements.com

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Name
BulkSupplements.com
Street Address
7511 Eastgate Rd
City
Henderson
State
NV
ZipCode
89011
Web Address
BulkSupplements.com
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Wild Cherry Extract by BulkSupplements.com: Common Questions

Does Wild Cherry Extract by BulkSupplements.com interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Wild Cherry Extract 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 Extract 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 extract safe to use if I'm pregnant?
No. The safety data rates wild cherry as likely unsafe during pregnancy, so you should avoid it if you're pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.
Can I breastfeed while taking wild cherry extract?
There isn't enough safety information to know whether wild cherry is safe while breastfeeding, so the data advises against it. If you're nursing, speak with your doctor or pharmacist before using this supplement.
What happens if I take too much wild cherry extract?
Large amounts can cause cyanide toxicity because wild cherry contains cyanide-forming compounds. Symptoms can include headache, nausea, vomiting, confusion, and difficulty breathing, and in severe cases, it can be fatal. Stick to small amounts and never exceed recommended doses.
Does wild cherry extract have any proven benefits?
The effectiveness data we hold for wild cherry extract doesn't include any established ratings, so we can't tell you from the facts available whether it works for a particular purpose.
What's in this powder besides the wild cherry extract?
Just the wild cherry fruit extract — there are no other active or inactive ingredients listed.

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Sources & How We Checked

Wild Cherry Extract'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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