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Yin Chen Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Hawaii Pharm

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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
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First and foremost: checking Yin Chen 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

Yin Chen is a dietary supplement by Hawaii Pharm with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for liver and gallbladder support, jaundice (traditional use), digestive complaints.Based on those ingredients, 248 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are wildcrafted Yin Chen extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Yin Chen 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

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: wildcrafted yin chen extract. Yin chen is a traditional herbal remedy — the aerial parts of Artemisia annua — used in herbal medicine for liver and biliary support and to address certain digestive concerns.

The liquid form also contains vegetable palm glycerin and alcohol as inactive ingredients.

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 Yin Chen product and its label doesn't state a use — see Yin Chen'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 for yin chen isn't established in the data we hold. Our records note insufficient reliable evidence to rate its use for asthma, biliary disorders, liver disease, dysmenorrhea (painful periods), and metabolic syndrome — the conditions most commonly associated with it in traditional practice.

That doesn't mean it doesn't work; it means human trial data either haven't been published or aren't robust enough to draw firm conclusions yet.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Yin Chen

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.

Yin chen is generally well tolerated when taken by mouth, though human safety data are limited. The most common side effects reported are abdominal bloating, dizziness, and nausea.

Rarely, more serious effects have been reported — including heart arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat), fainting, numbness, and tremors, particularly at higher doses (15–30 grams). There's a particular case of two people who developed a serious arrhythmia condition (Adams-Stokes syndrome) after taking yin chen with another herb for hepatitis, though it's unclear which ingredient or combination was responsible.

Yin chen should be avoided during pregnancy and while breastfeeding — safety data are insufficient, and Artemisia plants are traditionally contraindicated in these situations.

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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 — Yin Chen.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 248 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 Yin Chen, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take pentobarbital (Nembutal) or any CNS depressants — including sedatives, sleep aids, anxiety medications, or opioid painkillers. Yin chen can enhance their sedative effects and increase your risk of excessive drowsiness, confusion, or loss of balance.

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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.

Yin Chen is used in traditional herbal medicine, but human evidence for its effectiveness hasn't been firmly established yet. It's not appropriate during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Most importantly, it can amplify the effects of sedative and CNS-depressant medications, so check with your doctor or pharmacist about any prescriptions or over-the-counter drugs you're taking before you start — especially sleep aids, anxiety medications, painkillers, or seizure 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 Oct 23, 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 Yin Chen, straight from the product label.

Brand Hawaii Pharm
Barcode (UPC) 0787699224381
Net contents 4 Fluid Ounce(s); 120 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Oct 23, 2020
DSLD ID 237807
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Yin Chen 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:
0.7 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 mL
Servings per container
120
UPC/BARCODE
0787699224381
IngredientAmount% DV
wildcrafted Yin Chen extract970 mg--

Other ingredients: Vegetable Palm Glycerin, Alcohol

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Label statements
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General Statements

Hawaii Pharm Herbal Extract Highest quality since 2008

Made with Aloha!

Formulation

Contains no GMO, gluten, artificial colors, heavy metals, preservatives, pesticides, fertilizers.

Super concentrated liquid herbal extract. Dry herb/menstruum ratio: 1:3.

Manufactured in an FDA registered facility.

Non GMO Gluten free

Made in USA, Hawaii

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions for use: Shake well before using. Take about 20-30 drops (0.7-1 ml, one full squeeze of the dropper bulb) to 2-4 oz of juice or water up to 4 times per day.

Precautions

Warning: Keep out of the reach of children.

May have contraindications. We recommend to seek expert medical advice before taking.

Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredients.

Consult a physician before using during pregnancy, if nursing or taking any medications.

Do not use if seal is broken or missing.

Storage

Store in a cool dry place.

Formula

(Artemisia scoparia)

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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Yin Chen by Hawaii Pharm label

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Yin Chen label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Yin Chen 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.

Wildcrafted Yin Chen extract

Interacts with
248 drugs
970 mg per serving

Yin Chen is a traditional Chinese medicine herb used mainly for liver and gallbladder complaints and jaundice. Most of the evidence comes from laborat...

Wildcrafted Yin Chen extract monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Yin Chen by Hawaii Pharm Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

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Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Yin Chen interact with 248 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Yin Chen interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. wildcrafted Yin Chen extract

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Yin Chen 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.

wildcrafted Yin Chen extract2 drug types · 248 drugs

Cns Depressants

Theoretically, yin chen might enhance the therapeutic and adverse effects of other CNS depressants.
Animal research shows that yin chen has sedative effects and can reduce motor activity and impair balance and coordination. When used in combination with pentobarbital, yin chen increases sleeping time when compared to pentobarbital alone.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Pentobarbital (Nembutal)

Theoretically, yin chen might enhance the therapeutic and adverse effects of pentobarbital.
Animal research shows that yin chen, given orally in combination with pentobarbital, can increase sleeping time compared to pentobarbital alone.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
wildcrafted Yin Chen extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Yin Chen, from the product label.

Hawaii Pharm

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Name
Hawaii Pharm LLC
City
Honolulu
State
HI
ZipCode
96815
Web Address
www.hawaiipharm.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Yin Chen by Hawaii Pharm: Common Questions

Does Yin Chen by Hawaii Pharm interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Yin Chen has a known interaction with 248 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Yin Chen 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 Yin Chen if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No — avoid it in both situations. There isn't enough safety data, and Artemisia plants (the family yin chen belongs to) are traditionally advised against during pregnancy and lactation. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about safe options for your situation.
What are the most common side effects?
The most common ones reported are abdominal bloating, dizziness, and nausea. Most people tolerate it well, but these are worth watching for, especially when you first start.
Does yin chen actually work for liver problems?
Traditional medicine has used it for liver and biliary support, but we don't have reliable human trial evidence yet to say whether it's effective. The data we hold show insufficient evidence to rate it for liver disease or biliary disorders.
Why does it have alcohol in it?
The liquid form contains alcohol as part of the extract preparation, along with vegetable palm glycerin. If you're avoiding alcohol, you may want to ask your pharmacist about alternative forms.
Is it safe to take with my sleep medication?
No — yin chen itself has sedative effects and can amplify the action of sleep medications and other CNS depressants, raising the risk of excessive drowsiness or dizziness. Check with your doctor or pharmacist before combining them.

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The Full Monographs Behind Yin Chen’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Yin Chen

Interacts with 248 drugs

Yin Chen is a traditional Chinese medicine herb used mainly for liver and gallbladder complaints and jaundice. Most of the evidence comes from laboratory and animal studies, so its benefits...

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Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Yin Chen'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.

Yin Chen 4 references
  1. McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
  2. Bensky D, Gamble A, Kaptchuk T. Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica. Seattle, WA: Eastland Press, 1996:214-6.
  3. Huang KC. The Pharmacology of Chinese Herbs. 2nd ed. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC, 1999:258.
  4. dela Peña IJ, Hong E, Kim HJ, et al. Artemisia capillaris thunberg produces sedative-hypnotic effects in mice, which are probably mediated through potentiation of the GABAA receptor. Am J Chin Med. 2015;43(4):667-79.

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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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