Chickweed Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Chickweed 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
Chickweed is a dietary supplement by Nature's Sunshine 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 Nature's Sunshine
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: chickweed, an herb traditionally used to support various health concerns. The capsule itself is made with gelatin and water as inactive ingredients.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence for chickweed isn't established yet in the data we hold. Studies haven't produced reliable evidence to rate whether it works for diabetes, high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia), or weight management.
If you're considering it for any of these reasons, talk with your doctor about whether it's a fit for your health goals and what the current science actually supports.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Chickweed is generally well tolerated for short-term use, but high-quality safety data are limited. One thing to know: topically applied chickweed extract has been reported to cause contact dermatitis (a skin rash), so if you're using it on your skin, watch for irritation.
If you're pregnant, the safety data advise against it — there isn't enough information to know it's safe. The same goes for breastfeeding: safety while nursing is unknown, so avoidance is the safer choice.
Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about your individual situation and whether this product is right for you.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for this product. That means the ingredient we have a record for shows no known medication interactions — but it's still smart to run your exact prescriptions through the search tool on this page and talk with your pharmacist if you have questions.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
Chickweed is a single-ingredient herbal supplement with no documented medication interactions, but the evidence for whether it actually works for any condition is lacking. If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, the safety data suggest skipping it.
Check your specific medications with the tool on this page, and talk with your own doctor or pharmacist about whether it fits your health needs.
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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, 2022.
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 Chickweed, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Nature's Sunshine |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 099904002203 |
| Net contents | 100 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Oct 24, 2022 |
| DSLD ID | 278045 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Chickweed by Nature's Sunshine, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
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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.
General Statements
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Formulation
Contains herbs traditionally used for urinary and glandular support
Traditional herbal support Urinary and glandular support
Guaranteed pure
Seals/Symbols
Ko Pareve (Kosher)
Formula
Ko Pareve (Kosher)
Precautions
Do not use if inner seal is missing or damaged.
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Brand IP Statement(s)
Natures Sunshine Herbal experts since 1972
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Recommended Use: Take 2 capsules with a meal twice daily.
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Chickweed by Nature's Sunshine label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
Label images are published by the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database for the version of this product on file. Always read your actual product label.
View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Chickweed by Nature's Sunshine
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size2 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container50 Amounts shown are per serving.
Chickweed
No knowninteractions
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...
Chickweed monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Chickweed by Nature's Sunshine 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.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Chickweed, from the product label.
Nature's Sunshine
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- Nature's Sunshine Products, Inc.
- City
- Spanish Fork
- State
- UT
- ZipCode
- 84660
- Phone Number
- 1-800-223-8225
- Web Address
- www.naturessunshine.com
Chickweed by Nature's Sunshine: Common Questions
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Label information is sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database and reflects the product version on file; always read your actual product label. This page is for education only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Confirm with your pharmacist or doctor before combining supplements and medications.
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 & 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.
- 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 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
- McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
- 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
- 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
- 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
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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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