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Wormwood Non-Alcohol Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Hawaii Pharm

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

Wormwood Non-Alcohol is a dietary supplement by Hawaii Pharm with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for digestive upset and poor appetite, intestinal parasites, crohn's disease symptoms.Based on those ingredients, 50 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are certified organic Wormwood extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Wormwood 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.

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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.

This product contains one active ingredient: certified organic wormwood extract. Wormwood has been used traditionally for digestive and biliary concerns, though the evidence for these uses is not yet established in our data.

The liquid is prepared in vegetable palm glycerin and artesian Hawaiian water, with no alcohol content.

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 Wormwood product and its label doesn't state a use — see Wormwood'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 supporting wormwood for biliary disorders, Crohn disease, depression, dyspepsia, or osteoarthritis is insufficient to rate at this time. We don't have reliable data yet on whether this product works for these purposes.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Wormwood

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.

Wormwood contains thujone, a neurotoxin. Short-term use of properly prepared wormwood products may be acceptable, but higher amounts can be unsafe.

The most common side effects from the oil are muscle aches, nausea, and vomiting. Rare serious effects include kidney damage, muscle breakdown, and seizures.

Wormwood is not safe during pregnancy because it may stimulate the uterus. There isn't enough safety information to use it while breastfeeding either.

Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using this product if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Wormwood

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 — Wormwood.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: seizure medications.
  • For scale: 50 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 this product, double-check with your doctor or pharmacist if you're on any anticonvulsant or anti-seizure medications. Wormwood may interfere with how well they work.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

This is a single-ingredient wormwood extract with a documented interaction with seizure-prevention medications. If you take anticonvulsants, check with your doctor or pharmacist before using it.

Even if you don't take those drugs, keep in mind that wormwood's effectiveness for its traditional uses hasn't been proven yet, and it carries real risks for side effects at higher doses.

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 26, 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 Wormwood Non-Alcohol, straight from the product label.

Brand Hawaii Pharm
Barcode (UPC) 0748399932839
Net contents 4 Fluid Ounce(s); 120 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Dec 26, 2020
DSLD ID 238697
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating), Organic, Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Wormwood Non-Alcohol by Hawaii Pharm, 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:
20 Not Present
Maximum serving Sizes:
30 Not Present
UPC/BARCODE
0748399932839
IngredientAmount% DV
certified organic Wormwood extract0 NP--

Other ingredients: Vegetable Palm Glycerin, crystal clear artesian Hawaiian Water

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Label statements
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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 produced this extract according to precise standards where each herbs are individually extracted according to their distinct characteristic. We use a cold maceration extraction method, so that the active constituents of the herbs are extracted and 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

(Artemisia absinthium)

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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Wormwood Non-Alcohol by Hawaii Pharm label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Wormwood 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 Not Present Dosage formLiquid Amounts shown are per serving.

Certified organic Wormwood extract

Interacts with
50 drugs
0 NP per serving

Wormwood is a very bitter herb traditionally used to stimulate appetite and ease digestion, and it has early research interest in Crohn's disease. It...

Certified organic Wormwood extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Vegetable Palm Glycerin, Crystal clear artesian Hawaiian Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Wormwood Non-Alcohol by Hawaii Pharm Drug Interactions

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50 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Wormwood Non-Alcohol 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 Wormwood extract1 drug type · 50 drugs

Anticonvulsants

Theoretically, taking wormwood might interfere with the effects of anticonvulsant drugs.
Thujone, a constituent of wormwood, has convulsant effects.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Wormwood Non-Alcohol, from the product label.

Hawaii Pharm

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Name
Hawaii Pharm LLC
City
Honolulu
State
HI
ZipCode
96815
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Wormwood Non-Alcohol by Hawaii Pharm: Common Questions

Does Wormwood Non-Alcohol by Hawaii Pharm interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Wormwood Non-Alcohol has a known interaction with 50 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Wormwood Non-Alcohol 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 if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No. Wormwood is considered unsafe during pregnancy because it may stimulate the uterus. There isn't enough safety data to use it while breastfeeding either. Talk with your doctor before using this product if you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or nursing.
What are the side effects?
The most common side effects are muscle aches, nausea, and vomiting from the wormwood oil. Rare serious effects include kidney damage, muscle breakdown, and seizures. Wormwood contains thujone, a compound that can be toxic in higher amounts.
Does wormwood actually work for digestive problems?
The evidence isn't established yet. Wormwood has been used traditionally for biliary disorders, Crohn disease, dyspepsia, and similar conditions, but we don't have reliable data proving it works for these purposes.
Why is this a non-alcohol liquid if wormwood is used in absinthe?
Absinthe is an alcoholic drink with very high thujone levels, and chronic use has been linked to serious neurological problems including hallucinations, seizures, and brain damage. This non-alcohol extract avoids that alcohol component, though wormwood itself still contains thujone and carries the same toxicity risks at higher doses.
Is this product tested for thujone content?
The product facts don't specify thujone levels or testing. Since thujone toxicity is a real concern with wormwood, it's worth asking the maker directly about how the extract was prepared and whether it's been tested for thujone concentration.

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The Full Monographs Behind Wormwood Non-Alcohol’s Ingredients

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Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Wormwood 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.

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.

Wormwood 10 references
  1. Weisbord SD, Soule JB, Kimmel PL. Poison on line-acute renal failure caused by oil of wormwood purchased through the internet. N Engl J Med 1997;337:825-7. PubMed
  2. Gambelunghe C, Melai P. Absinthe: enjoying a new popularity among young people? Forensic Sci Int 2002;130:183-6.
  3. Hold KM, Sirisoma NS, Casida JE. Detoxification of alpha- and beta-Thujones (the active ingredients of absinthe): site specificity and species differences in cytochrome P450 oxidation in vitro and in vivo. Chem Res Toxicol 2001;14:589-95.
  4. Lachenmeier DW, Walch SG, Padosch SA, Kroner LU. Absinthe--a review. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2006;46:365-77.
  5. Padosch SA, Lachenmeier DW, Kroner LU. Absinthism: a fictitious 19th century syndrome with present impact. Subst Abuse Treat Prev Policy 2006;1:14. PubMed
  6. Lachenmeier DW, Emmert J, Kuballa T, Sartor G. Thujone--cause of absinthism? Forensic Sci Int 2006;158:1-8. PubMed
  7. Dettling, A., Grass, H., Schuff, A., Skopp, G., Strohbeck-Kuehner, P., and Haffner, H. T. Absinthe: attention performance and mood under the influence of thujone. J Stud.Alcohol 2004;65(5):573-581. PubMed
  8. Benezet-Mazuecos, J. and de la Fuente, A. Electrocardiographic findings after acute absinthe intoxication. Int J Cardiol. 11-10-2006;113(2):e48-e50. PubMed
  9. El Makrini NI, Hassam B. Artemisia absinthium: burning plant! Pan Afr Med J. 2016 Jan 22;23:10. PubMed
  10. Kocaoglu C, Ozel A. Persistent metabolic acidosis and severe diarrhoea due to Artemisia absinthium poisoning. J Pak Med Assoc. 2014 Sep;64(9):1081-3.

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