Yerba Santa Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Hawaii Pharm
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Yerba Santa 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
Yerba Santa is a dietary supplement by Hawaii Pharm with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for coughs and colds, chest congestion (expectorant), asthma and bronchitis.Based on those ingredients, 1 medication has a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Yerba Santa Leaf Extract, Dry. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Yerba Santa 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.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: Yerba Santa Leaf Extract, Dry. Yerba Santa is an herb traditionally used in botanical medicine.
The liquid form also contains alcohol, water, and glycerin as inactive ingredients to deliver the extract.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence for Yerba Santa's effectiveness isn't established in our data. The ingredient's traditional uses haven't been backed by enough reliable human studies for us to rate how well it works.
If you're considering it for a specific reason, talk with your pharmacist about what the evidence actually supports.
How safe is it?
Some data gaps
Yerba Santa is generally used in small amounts in foods and teas, but human safety data are limited. The safety data advises against taking medicinal amounts during pregnancy or while breastfeeding — there isn't enough information to know it's safe in those situations.
Talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or nursing and want personalized guidance.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
If you take lithium, pause and check with your pharmacist — Yerba Santa may raise lithium levels and require a dose adjustment. No other medication interactions are documented for this ingredient in our data.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and some safety-information gaps remain.
Yerba Santa Leaf Extract is a single-ingredient herbal liquid with limited safety data and no established effectiveness rating in our system. If you take lithium, you'll want to check with us or your prescriber before starting.
For anyone else, run your medications through the tool below.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Oct 24, 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
General information
Key facts about Yerba Santa, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Hawaii Pharm |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 840253658272 |
| Net contents | 4 Fluid Ounce(s); 120 mL |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Oct 24, 2023 |
| DSLD ID | 302007 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Yerba Santa by Hawaii Pharm, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Yerba Santa Leaf Extract, Dry | 983 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Alcohol, Water, Glycerin
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Brand IP Statement(s)
Hawaii Pharm Herbal Extract Highest quality since 2008
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: Shake well before using. For adults add about 20-30 drops (0.7-1 mL, one full squeeze of the dropper bulb) to some juice or water, up to 4 times a day.
Precautions
Warning: We recommend to seek expert medical advice before taking.
Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredients.
Consult your physician before giving to children under 18, during pregnancy, if nursing or taking medications.
Consult your physician before giving to children under 18, during pregnancy, if nursing or taking medications.
May affect the ability to drive and operate machinery. May have contraindications, can cause side effects and adverse reactions. Do not use if seal is broken or missing.
Keep out of the reach of children!
Storage
Store in a cool dry place.
Seals/Symbols
cGMP Made in compliance with cGMP 21 CFR 111 in an FDA registered and inspected facility.
Organic Alcohol Based USA Made in United States of America
FDA Disclaimer Statement
This product has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
General Statements
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Formula
Eriodictyon californicum
Organic Alcohol Based
Formulation
Only natural ingredients Purity is laboratory tested and verified
All the raw materials are gluten-free by their nature No artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives
Not tested on animals
Organic Alcohol Based
Made in USA, Hawaii
FDA Statement of Identity
Herbal Supplement
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Yerba Santa by Hawaii Pharm label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Yerba Santa by Hawaii Pharm
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size0.7 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container120 Amounts shown are per serving.
Yerba Santa Leaf Extract, Dry
Interacts with1 drug
Yerba Santa is an aromatic shrub from the western United States and Mexico that has long been used in folk medicine for coughs, congestion, and other...
Yerba Santa Leaf Extract, Dry monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Alcohol, Water, Glycerin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Yerba Santa by Hawaii Pharm Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Yerba Santa Leaf Extract by Hawaii Pharm has one documented interaction we need to flag: it may affect how your body handles lithium (a mood stabilizer).
Yerba Santa is thought to work as a diuretic — it may increase how much fluid your body holds onto, which could raise lithium levels in your blood. If you take lithium, your dose might need adjusting.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
No other medication interactions are documented in our data for this ingredient. That said, our information on Yerba Santa is limited, so if you're on any prescription medication, use the checker on this page to see your specific drugs before you start.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Yerba Santa interact with 1 drug. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Yerba Santa interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Yerba Santa Leaf Extract, Dry
Lithium Carbonate (prescription Drug)Eskalith, Lithium Carbonate
How Lithium Carbonate (prescription Drug) interacts with Yerba Santa — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Yerba Santa Leaf Extract, DryLithium Moderate
Interaction Summary
Yerba santa is thought to have diuretic properties.
Read the full Yerba Santa Leaf Extract, Dry + Lithium Carbonate (prescription Drug) interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Yerba Santa 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.
Yerba Santa Leaf Extract, Dry
Lithium
Yerba santa is thought to have diuretic properties. Theoretically, due to these potential diuretic effects, yerba santa might reduce excretion and increase levels of lithium. The dose of lithium might need to be decreased.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Yerba Santa, from the product label.
Hawaii Pharm
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- Hawaii Pharm LLC
- Street Address
- 510 Sumner St. Ste. 613
- City
- Honolulu
- State
- HI
- ZipCode
- 96817
- Phone Number
- 888-854-2924
- Web Address
- www.hawaiipharm.com
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The Full Monographs Behind Yerba Santa’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Yerba Santa'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.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
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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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