Alnus glutinosa Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by UNDA Gemmo
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Alnus glutinosa 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
Alnus glutinosa is a dietary supplement by UNDA Gemmo with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for sore throat and mouth inflammation, skin wounds and irritation (topical), fever and general aches (traditional).Based on those ingredients, 2 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Black Alder Bud Extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Alnus glutinosa by UNDA Gemmo
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 is a single active ingredient: Black Alder Bud Extract, a liquid made from the buds of the black alder tree. The extract is suspended in glycerin, ethanol, and purified water as inactive ingredients that keep it shelf-stable and easy to dose.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
We don't have effectiveness ratings on file for Black Alder Bud Extract, so we can't tell you from our data whether it works for any particular purpose. If you're considering this for a specific health goal, talk with your pharmacist or doctor about what the evidence shows.
How safe is it?
Some data gaps
Limited safety data exist for Black Alder Bud Extract. Some people have reported nausea or stomach upset, so use it cautiously and for short periods only.
The safety data advises against using it during pregnancy, and because safety while breastfeeding is unknown, it's safer to avoid it if you're nursing. If you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
If you're on cisplatin (Platinol-AQ) or doxorubicin (Adriamycin) for cancer treatment, check with your oncologist or pharmacist before taking this product — lab research suggests Black Alder Bud Extract may interfere with how these chemotherapy drugs work. Altogether, these interactions span 2 individual medications.
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.
Black Alder Bud Extract is best considered only if you've reviewed it with your healthcare provider. If you take cisplatin or doxorubicin (chemotherapy drugs), you especially need to clear this with your oncologist or pharmacist before starting — the extract may reduce how well your cancer medication works.
Talk with your own doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for you.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Apr 23, 2024.
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 Alnus glutinosa, straight from the product label.
| Brand | UNDA Gemmo |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 883196308002 |
| Net contents | 125 mL; 4.2 Fluid Ounce(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Apr 23, 2024 |
| DSLD ID | 309518 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other |
| Intended target group(s) | Children 4 or More Years of Age, Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Alnus glutinosa by UNDA Gemmo, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Black Alder Bud Extract | 1.25 mL | -- |
Other ingredients: Glycerin, Ethanol, Water, Purified
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Recommended dose: Adults and children (over 12 years): Take 50 drops (1.25 mL) 3 times daily in a small amount of water or as recommended by your health professional.
Precautions
Warning: If you are pregnant or lactating, have any health condition or are taking any medication, consult your health professional before use.
Keep out of the reach of children.
This product was sealed for your protection. Do not use if box or contents are open or damaged.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
Formula
Gemmae Bud
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Brand IP Statement(s)
UNDA and design is used under license from Unda S.A.
General Statements
Contents may not fill package in order to accommodate required labeling. Please rely on stated quantity.
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Alnus glutinosa by UNDA Gemmo 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 Alnus glutinosa by UNDA Gemmo
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1.25 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container100 Amounts shown are per serving.
Black Alder Bud Extract
Interacts with2 drugs
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...
Black Alder Bud Extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Glycerin, Ethanol, Water, Purified. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Alnus glutinosa by UNDA Gemmo Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
UNDA Gemmo's Black Alder Bud Extract has documented interactions with two chemotherapy drugs.
The most serious concern is with cisplatin (Platinol-AQ) and doxorubicin (Adriamycin). Lab research shows that black alder bark extracts may reduce how well these cancer medications work — meaning they could become less effective at fighting the tumor.
This hasn't been studied in people yet, so the risk is still uncertain.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Because both interactions carry the same Moderate severity and both point to the same mechanism (the extract interfering with how the drug works), the practical advice is the same for either one: if you're on either of these chemotherapy drugs, talk with your oncologist or pharmacist before adding this product. They may recommend against using them together, or they may want to monitor you more closely.
Additionally, we could not check several of the inactive ingredients (glycerin, ethanol, purified water) for interactions — they're there as stabilizers and carriers, but we hold no monograph data for them. Run your exact medications through the search tool on this page to see whether anything else in your regimen matches what we have on file.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Alnus glutinosa interact with 2 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Alnus glutinosa interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Black Alder Bud Extract
CisplatinPlatinol-AQ
How Cisplatin interacts with Alnus glutinosa — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Alder Bud ExtractCisplatin (platinol-aq) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Laboratory research shows that black alder bark extracts can antagonize the chemotherapeutic effects of cisplatin.
Read the full Black Alder Bud Extract + Cisplatin interactionDoxorubicinAdriamycin, Caelyx, Doxil, Myocet, Rubex
How Doxorubicin interacts with Alnus glutinosa — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Alder Bud ExtractDoxorubicin (adriamycin, Others) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Laboratory research shows that black alder bark extracts can antagonize the chemotherapeutic effects of doxorubicin.
Read the full Black Alder Bud Extract + Doxorubicin interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Alnus glutinosa 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.
Black Alder Bud Extract
Cisplatin (Platinol-Aq)
Laboratory research shows that black alder bark extracts can antagonize the chemotherapeutic effects of cisplatin. This interaction has not been evaluated in humans. Until more is known, use this combination with caution.
Doxorubicin (Adriamycin, Others)
Laboratory research shows that black alder bark extracts can antagonize the chemotherapeutic effects of doxorubicin. This interaction has not been evaluated in humans. Until more is known, use this combination with caution.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Alnus glutinosa, from the product label.
UNDA Gemmo
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- Seroyal USA
- City
- Pittsburg
- State
- PA
- ZipCode
- 15275
- Phone Number
- 1-888-737-6925
Alnus glutinosa by UNDA Gemmo: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Alnus glutinosa’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Alnus glutinosa'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.
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 1 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.
Black Alder 1 reference
- 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
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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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