Black Alder + Adalimumab
Adalimumab brand name: Humira.
We found no known interaction between Black Alder and Adalimumab in our sources. Absence of a documented interaction is not the same as proven safety, and does not guarantee one does not exist. Do not start, stop, or change a medication or supplement based on this page; confirm with your pharmacist or doctor first.
Black Alder and Adalimumab
We checked these two against our interaction database. Here is what we found.
No Known Interaction Found
We did not find a documented interaction between Adalimumab and Black Alder in our sources. This does not guarantee that the combination is completely free of risk — there is often limited research on supplements and herbal products, especially around drug interactions.
If you decide to take both, the practical routine is simple: add one new thing at a time and note the date you started it. If the combination is going to disagree with you, it usually shows in the first days to a couple of weeks — and a start date turns “I’ve been feeling off” into something a pharmacist can actually work with. Do not stop a prescribed medicine on your own.
Always talk with your pharmacist or doctor before making changes to your medications or supplements, particularly if you take several medications or have an ongoing health condition.
Black Alder safety at a glance
Safety guidance is general; always confirm with your pharmacist or doctor for your situation.
Why No Interaction Is Listed for Adalimumab
Interactions in our licensed database are recorded against drug classes, not just single drug names. Adalimumab is filed under a single classification — immunosuppressants. Black Alder has documented interactions with 2 drug classes — the most serious being cisplatin (platinol-aq) (moderate) and doxorubicin (adriamycin, others) (moderate) — and none of Adalimumab’s classifications are among them.
Classification data comes from our licensed Natural Medicines dataset. A medication can belong to classes beyond those recorded there, so this describes how the check was run — it is not a safety guarantee.
Black Alder Does Interact With Other Medications
Black Alder has 2 moderate known drug interactions in our database — Adalimumab isn’t one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.
Check Another of Your Medications Against Black Alder
We haven’t checked that one against Black Alder yet — ask our pharmacists directly.
Covers the 2,830 medications we’ve checked against Black Alder. Pick one to open its full report.
See Every Supplement That Interacts With Adalimumab
This page covers Black Alder only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Adalimumab page lists 53 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.
The most serious there right now: Active Hexose Correlated Compound (ahcc) (moderate), Alfalfa (moderate), American Ginseng (moderate), Andrographis (moderate) and Ashwagandha (moderate).
By severity: 52 moderate · 1 minor.
From our pharmacist’s overview on the Adalimumab page
“Adalimumab (Humira) works by dialing down an overactive immune system, which is what makes this list so uniform: all 53 supplements on file are flagged for one reason, they may stimulate immunity and could, in theory, blunt the drug's effect. None of the interactions is rated major (52 are moderate, one minor), so for most people this…”
Reviewed by 2 · Jul 18, 2026
Taking Black Alder as Part of a Dietary Supplement Product? Check It for Interactions
We hold 21 real supplement products containing Black Alder, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Black Alder. Even though Black Alder itself has no known interaction with Adalimumab, another ingredient on your label might. Find your product and we’ll check every ingredient on its label:
Where Black Alder and Adalimumab Sit Against Everything Else
Out of every supplement and medication people look up on HelloPharmacist, here is where these two land this week — and which way each has been moving.
#506 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days
#216 of 2,830 medications looked up here in the last 7 days
Position among everything looked up on this site, not a measure of how commonly either one is used or how important it is. A supplement can climb this list because of a news story. It counts every request to the page, automated ones included, and nothing here identifies anyone.
Where does our data come from?
- Source: the Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) clinical database — the evidence-graded professional reference for herb & supplement interactions.
- Citation library: 103,510 references behind our interaction content, 65,311 of them resolved to verified PubMed/DOI sources. See every Black Alder reference on this page ↓
- Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 20, 2026. The Black Alder and Adalimumab records this page draws on were last updated June 22, 2026.
- What “no known interaction” means: no documented interaction in the sources above — not a guarantee of safety. Supplements are studied far less than prescription drugs, so we say exactly what the evidence supports, and nothing more.
About Black Alder
What is Black Alder?
- Sore throat and mouth inflammation
- Skin wounds and irritation (topical)
- Fever and general aches (traditional)
- Digestive complaints
- Astringent for minor bleeding
Black Alder is a European tree whose bark and leaves have a long history in folk medicine, mainly as an astringent gargle or wound wash. There is very little modern human research to confirm any of these uses, and it can cause stomach upset, so it should be used cautiously and avoided during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Alnus glutinosa · Betulaceae · Bark, leaves, and sometimes the catkins · Dried bark or leaf for tea, decoctions, tinctures, and gargles or mouth rinses
An interaction check asks whether these two react with each other — it does not ask whether Black Alder is a good idea for someone in your situation. Here is what our Black Alder record says about it on its own.
Black Alder: dosing
There is no established, standardized dose for Black Alder. Traditional use involved making a tea or decoction from the dried bark or leaves, or using a diluted preparation as a gargle or skin wash.If you choose to use a product, follow the directions on the label and do not exceed the recommended amount.
From our Black Alder monograph — the full record covers uses, side effects and every documented interaction.
About Adalimumab Injection
What Is Adalimumab Injection Used For?
Brand name: Humira
Adalimumab injection treats a range of moderate-to-severe inflammatory conditions in adults and some children. These include rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, plaque psoriasis, hidradenitis suppurativa (a chronic skin condition), and non-infectious uveitis (inflammation inside the eye). It is also approved to treat polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis in patients as young as 2 years old, and Crohn's disease in children 6 years and older.
Yuflyma is additionally approved for non-infectious uveitis in pediatric patients 2 years and older, and for hidradenitis suppurativa in patients 12 years and older. Not every brand or formulation is approved for every condition listed — your prescriber will match the right product to your specific diagnosis.
Other Drugs & Black Alder
Browse every other medication we’ve checked against Black Alder — both the ones with a known interaction and the ones without. Select any drug for the full detail.
No drugs match “”.
2 interactions
No interaction 2,827 drugs checked — show the list
We also checked Black Alder against these medications and found no known interaction in our sources. Open any page to confirm.
- Apixaban ›
- Levothyroxine ›
- Amlodipine ›
- Methylphenidate ›
- Warfarin ›
- Sertraline ›
- Losartan Potassium ›
- Testosterone ›
- Ivermectin ›
- Aspirin ›
- Abemaciclib ›
- Acetaminophen ›
- Metoprolol ›
- Rosuvastatin ›
- Rivaroxaban ›
- Escitalopram ›
- Clopidogrel ›
- Atorvastatin ›
- Docusate ›
- Tadalafil ›
- Tirzepatide ›
- Methamphetamine ›
- Ibuprofen ›
- Valacyclovir ›
- Warfarin Sodium ›
- Hydroxyurea ›
- Sumatriptan ›
- Semaglutide ›
- Prednisone ›
- Lisdexamfetamine ›
- Propranolol ›
- Metformin ›
- Amitriptyline ›
- Amoxicillin ›
- Lisinopril ›
- Isotretinoin ›
- Amlodipine Besylate ›
- Methotrexate ›
- Bendamustine ›
- Bupropion ›
- Amphetamine ›
- Doxycycline ›
- Fluoxetine ›
- Acyclovir ›
- Azithromycin ›
- Pregabalin ›
- Lamotrigine ›
- Dextroamphetamine ›
- Gabapentin ›
- Acetaminophen, Codeine ›
- Levothyroxine, Liothyronine ›
- Clonazepam ›
- Quetiapine ›
- Naproxen ›
- Omeprazole ›
- Letrozole ›
- Duloxetine ›
- Methylene Blue ›
- Buspirone ›
- Citalopram ›
Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,827 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Black Alder list.
Black Alder References
The 1 references that drive our Black Alder monograph and interaction data, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Citations with a link open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
- Dinic J, Novakovic M, Podolski-Renic A, et al. Antioxidative activity of diarylheptanoids from the bark of black alder (Alnus glutinosa) and their interaction with anticancer drugs. Planta Med 2014;80(13):1088-96. doi: 10.1055/s-0034-1382993. Epub 2014 Au PubMed
Medication overviews come from MedlinePlus (NIH); supplement label data from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists — see our data sources and editorial standards.
Taking Black Alder and Adalimumab Together: Common Questions
Is it safe to take Black Alder with Adalimumab?
How was the Black Alder and Adalimumab combination checked?
Does Black Alder interact with any other medications?
Does Adalimumab interact with any supplements?
Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy
Keep Exploring
Still Have a Question About Adalimumab and Black Alder?
Our pharmacists answer your medication & supplement questions — free.
This information is for education only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always check with your pharmacist or doctor before starting, stopping, or combining supplements and medications.