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Dietary supplement

Chickweed Herb Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Indiana Botanic Gardens

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

Chickweed Herb is a dietary supplement by Indiana Botanic Gardens 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 Herb by Indiana Botanic Gardens

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: chickweed herbal (1:1) extract. The "1:1" means the extract is made by concentrating one part of the plant into one part of the liquid — a straightforward way to standardize potency.

The liquid also includes vegetable glycerin and purified water as inactive ingredients to keep it stable and mixable.

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 we hold doesn't establish that chickweed works for diabetes, high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia), or weight management — the data simply isn't there yet. Studies may exist, but the quality or strength of the evidence isn't strong enough to rate it as effective for these uses.

If you're considering it for one of these conditions, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it fits your situation.

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. When applied to skin, the extract has been reported to cause contact dermatitis in some people.

For pregnancy, safety data aren't robust enough — the product should be avoided during pregnancy. Breastfeeding safety is unknown, so avoidance is the safer choice if you're nursing.

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 extract in this product. Even so, it's worth confirming with your doctor or pharmacist before you start, especially if you take medications for chronic conditions.

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 Herb is a single-ingredient liquid extract with no known drug interactions, making it an option if you're taking medications. The evidence for its use in diabetes, cholesterol, or weight loss isn't established yet.

Steer clear during pregnancy and breastfeeding, and keep in mind that long-term safety data are limited. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before adding it to your routine.

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 Jun 25, 2015.

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 Herb, straight from the product label.

Brand Indiana Botanic Gardens
Barcode (UPC) 703308800180
Net contents 1 fl. Oz.; 30 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jun 25, 2015
DSLD ID 46844
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Chickweed Herb by Indiana Botanic Gardens, 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
15
UPC/BARCODE
703308800180
IngredientAmount% DV
Chickweed herbal (1:1) extract2000 mg--

Other ingredients: Vegetable Glycerin, purified Water

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Label statements
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Precautions

USE ONLY IF SEAL IS UNBROKEN

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

Warning: If you are taking any medications or are pregnant or nursing do not use prior to consulting a physician.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

SHAKE WELL.

Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take 1-2 mL (approx. 28- 56 drops) 3 times a day, in a small amount of water.

Formulation

Alcohol Free Liquid Extract

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

Seals/Symbols

IBG INDIANA BOTANIC GARDENS(R)

Storage

Store in a dry, cool place.

See for yourself

Chickweed Herb by Indiana Botanic Gardens label

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

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Chickweed Herb by Indiana Botanic Gardens

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 container15 Amounts shown are per serving.

Chickweed herbal (1:1) extract

No known
interactions
2000 mg 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...

Chickweed herbal (1:1) extract monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Chickweed Herb by Indiana Botanic Gardens Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Chickweed Herb. 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 Herb, from the product label.

Indiana Botanic Gardens

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Name
Indiana Botanic Gardens, Inc.
Street Address
3401 W. 37th Ave.
City
Hobart
State
IN
ZipCode
46342
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Chickweed Herb by Indiana Botanic Gardens: Common Questions

Does Chickweed Herb by Indiana Botanic Gardens interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Chickweed Herb. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Chickweed Herb 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 this while I'm pregnant?
No — safety data advise against using chickweed during pregnancy. If you're pregnant or planning to become pregnant, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is right for you.
Is it safe to breastfeed while taking this?
Safety while breastfeeding isn't known, so avoidance is the safer choice. If you're nursing and considering chickweed, check with your doctor or pharmacist first.
Does chickweed really help with weight loss?
The evidence we hold doesn't establish that it works for weight loss. The data simply aren't strong enough to rate it as effective for that purpose.
Can this cause any side effects?
When applied to skin, chickweed extract has been reported to cause contact dermatitis — a skin irritation or rash — in some people. Overall, it's considered generally well tolerated for short-term use, though long-term safety data are limited.
Why is it a liquid instead of a capsule?
The liquid form (made with vegetable glycerin and water) is one common way to deliver herbal extracts. It may absorb differently than a capsule, but the choice between forms is mostly about preference and how you like to take your supplements.

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The Full Monographs Behind Chickweed Herb’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 Herb'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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