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Dietary supplement

Chickweed Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by L.A. Naturals

Liquid Category: Botanical
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

Chickweed is a dietary supplement by L.A. Naturals with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for skin irritation and itching, minor wounds and cuts, digestive upset.We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Chickweed by L.A. Naturals

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.

From our pharmacy team — supplement deep dive

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: ethically wild harvested chickweed. It's a liquid extract, made with grain alcohol and deionized water 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 Chickweed product and its label doesn't state a use — see Chickweed'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 chickweed isn't established in our data. Studies would need to show it works reliably for diabetes, high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia), or weight loss (obesity) — right now we hold insufficient reliable evidence to rate it for any of those uses.

If you're considering it for a specific health goal, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about what the current research actually supports.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Chickweed

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.

Chickweed is generally well tolerated for short-term use, though high-quality safety data are limited. Topically, the extract has been reported to cause contact dermatitis (skin irritation) in some people.

For pregnancy: safety data advise against use — not enough information exists to know it's safe, so avoidance is the safer choice. For breastfeeding: safety is unknown, so avoidance is also recommended.

If you're pregnant, planning to be, or breastfeeding, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Chickweed

Meds to double-check

No known interactions
Known Interaction Concern · database check
No known interactions

No medication interactions are currently documented for the matched ingredients — that isn't a guarantee none exist.

Why this rating?
  • None of the 1 matched ingredient has a documented medication interaction on file.

No interactions are documented in our data for the chickweed ingredient we checked. Still, run your exact medications through the search tool on this page before you start, and let your healthcare provider know you're taking it.

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.

Chickweed by L.A. Naturals has no documented interactions with medications, which is a good starting point.

The evidence for its effectiveness on diabetes, cholesterol, or weight isn't established yet, so know what you're hoping it will do and whether science backs that up. It's not recommended in pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it fits your health plan.

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 Jul 25, 2014.

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 Chickweed, straight from the product label.

Brand L.A. Naturals
Barcode (UPC) 641356104617
Net contents 1 fl. Oz.; 30 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jul 25, 2014
DSLD ID 35009
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Chickweed by L.A. Naturals, 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:
1 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 mL
Servings per container
30
UPC/BARCODE
641356104617
IngredientAmount% DV
ethically wild harvested Chickweed0 NP--

Other ingredients: Grain Alcohol, deionized Water

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Label statements
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Precautions

WARNINGS: Keep out of the reach of children.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Shake well before using.

SUGGESTED USE: 30-60 drops in water or juice, 2-3 times daily, or as needed.

General Statements

Plant # K-0001604

MADE IN THE USA

FAST ABSORPTION MEDICINAL BOTANICALS

Amount Per Serving 500 mg Herb Weight Equivalence

Herb Strength Ratio 1:2

Seals/Symbols

L.a.(TM)

K PARVE

FDA Statement of Identity

DIETARY SUPPLEMENT

Formula

SINGLE HERB IN ALCOHOL

See for yourself

Chickweed by L.A. Naturals label

The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Chickweed by L.A. Naturals

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.

Ethically wild harvested Chickweed

No known
interactions
0 NP per serving

Chickweed is a common edible wild plant traditionally used on the skin for itching and minor irritation, and taken as a tea or tincture for various co...

Ethically wild harvested Chickweed monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Grain Alcohol, Deionized Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Chickweed by L.A. Naturals Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Chickweed. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.

The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Chickweed, from the product label.

L.A. Naturals

See all L.A. Naturals products
Name
Palko Services
Street Address
4991 W. US Hwy 20
City
Michigan City
State
IN
ZipCode
46360
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Chickweed by L.A. Naturals: Common Questions

Does Chickweed by L.A. Naturals interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Chickweed. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Chickweed 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 use chickweed if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No — safety data advise against it in pregnancy, and safety while breastfeeding is unknown. If you're pregnant, planning to be, or nursing, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
Does chickweed actually work for weight loss, high cholesterol, or diabetes?
The evidence in our data is insufficient to rate it for any of those uses. That doesn't mean it doesn't work, but it means reliable studies haven't been done yet. Talk with your doctor about what science actually supports for your health goal.
Are there any side effects I should know about?
It's generally well tolerated by mouth for short-term use. Applied to skin, the extract has been reported to cause contact dermatitis (itching or irritation). High-quality safety data are limited, so if you experience anything unusual, stop and tell your pharmacist or doctor.
What's in this liquid besides chickweed?
Grain alcohol and deionized water — those are the inactive ingredients that carry the extract.

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Chickweed label
Go deeper

The Full Monographs Behind Chickweed’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Chickweed'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.

Chickweed 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. Jovanovic M, Mimica-Dukic N, Poljacki M, Boza P. Erythema multiforme due to contact with weeds: a recurrence after patch testing. Contact Dermatitis 2003;48:17-25. PubMed
  3. Jovanovic, M., Poljacki, M., Mimica-Dukic, N., Boza, P., Vujanovic, Lj, Duran, V., and Stojanovic, S. Sesquiterpene lactone mix patch testing supplemented with dandelion extract in patients with allergic contact dermatitis, atopic dermatitis and non-alle
  4. Poljacki, M., Jovanovic, M., Boza, P., Mimica-Dukic, N., Petrovic, A., and Novovic, Z. [Is Vojvodina a risk area for contact weed allergies?]. Med Pregl. 2005;58(3-4):123-126. PubMed

See these in context on the Chickweed monograph →

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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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