Cudweed Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Pure Herbs
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Cudweed 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
Cudweed is a dietary supplement by Pure Herbs with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for mouth and throat irritation, digestive upset, mild high blood pressure (traditional).Based on those ingredients, 86 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Cudweed. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Cudweed by Pure Herbs
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: cudweed. It's sold as a liquid.
There are no inactive ingredients listed.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
We don't hold effectiveness data for cudweed in our records, so we can't tell you whether it works for any particular purpose. The research backing isn't established in the information available to us.
How safe is it?
Limited data
Cudweed has limited modern safety data, so caution is warranted — talk with a healthcare provider before you start it. The safety information advises against use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding due to insufficient reliable data in those settings.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
If you take any antidiabetes drugs — including insulin, glimepiride (Amaryl), glyburide (DiaBeta, Glynase PresTab, Micronase), pioglitazone (Actos), rosiglitazone (Avandia), or similar medications — check with your doctor or pharmacist before adding this product. There's a Moderate risk that cudweed could lower your blood glucose too much.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is limited.
Cudweed may interact with blood-glucose-lowering medications, so it's not a "grab and go" choice if you take diabetes drugs. If you're considering it, check with your doctor or pharmacist first, especially if you're on insulin or other antidiabetes medications.
Because safety data are limited overall, get personalized advice from your own healthcare provider before starting.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Dec 13, 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 Cudweed, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Pure Herbs |
|---|---|
| Net contents | 4 Fluid Ounce(s); 120 mL |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Dec 13, 2022 |
| DSLD ID | 279310 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Cudweed by Pure Herbs, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: For adults, mix 2 mL (abt. 1/2 tsp) of extract in 2 fl. oz (60 mL) water one time daily preferably with a meal.
Shake well before use
Formulation
Helps to maintain a healthy mucous membrane in the mouth and a healthy stomach function.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Precautions
Warning: Not intended for use by pregnant or nursing women. If you have a medical condition or are taking medication, consult your doctor prior to use.
Discontinue use and consult with your doctor if any adverse reactions occur.
Keep out of reach of children
Brand IP Statement(s)
Pure Herbs, Ltd. Natural Herbal Extracts
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
General Statements
"No expense has been spared to provide the finest nature has to offer."
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Cudweed by Pure Herbs label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Cudweed by Pure Herbs
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size2 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.
Cudweed
Interacts with86 drugs
Cudweed is a small, woolly-leaved plant used in traditional herbal medicine, mainly as a tea or gargle for sore throats, digestive upset, and minor sk...
Cudweed monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: None. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Cudweed by Pure Herbs Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Cudweed by Pure Herbs interacts with antidiabetes drugs through its potential to lower blood glucose.
Preliminary rat research suggests cudweel might reduce blood glucose levels on its own, so combining it with medications that lower blood glucose (like insulin, glimepiride, glyburide, pioglitazone, or rosiglitazone) may increase your risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Altogether, these interactions span 86 individual medications.
Before you start this product, run your exact antidiabetes medications through the checker below. If you take any blood-glucose-lowering drug, talk with your doctor or pharmacist first — they can help you decide whether cudweed is right for you and whether monitoring or a dose adjustment is needed.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Cudweed interact with 86 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Cudweed interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Cudweed
AcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with Cudweed — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CudweedAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Preliminary research in rats shows that cudweed might lower blood glucose levels.
Read the full Cudweed + Acarbose interactionAcetohexamideDymelor
How Acetohexamide interacts with Cudweed — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CudweedAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Preliminary research in rats shows that cudweed might lower blood glucose levels.
Read the full Cudweed + Acetohexamide interactionAlbiglutideTanzeum
How Albiglutide interacts with Cudweed — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CudweedAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Preliminary research in rats shows that cudweed might lower blood glucose levels.
Read the full Cudweed + Albiglutide interactionAlogliptinNesina
How Alogliptin interacts with Cudweed — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CudweedAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Preliminary research in rats shows that cudweed might lower blood glucose levels.
Read the full Cudweed + Alogliptin interactionAlogliptin, MetforminKazano
How Alogliptin, Metformin interacts with Cudweed — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CudweedAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Preliminary research in rats shows that cudweed might lower blood glucose levels.
Read the full Cudweed + Alogliptin, Metformin interactionAlogliptin, PioglitazoneOseni
How Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interacts with Cudweed — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CudweedAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Preliminary research in rats shows that cudweed might lower blood glucose levels.
Read the full Cudweed + Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interactionAntidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) InhibitorGlyxambi
How Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interacts with Cudweed — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CudweedAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Preliminary research in rats shows that cudweed might lower blood glucose levels.
Read the full Cudweed + Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interactionCanagliflozinInvokana
How Canagliflozin interacts with Cudweed — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CudweedAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Preliminary research in rats shows that cudweed might lower blood glucose levels.
Read the full Cudweed + Canagliflozin interactionCanagliflozin, MetforminInvokamet
How Canagliflozin, Metformin interacts with Cudweed — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CudweedAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Preliminary research in rats shows that cudweed might lower blood glucose levels.
Read the full Cudweed + Canagliflozin, Metformin interactionCanagliflozin, Metformin HydrochlorideInvokamet XR
How Canagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interacts with Cudweed — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CudweedAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Preliminary research in rats shows that cudweed might lower blood glucose levels.
Read the full Cudweed + Canagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interactionChlorpropamideChlorpropam, Diabinese
How Chlorpropamide interacts with Cudweed — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CudweedAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Preliminary research in rats shows that cudweed might lower blood glucose levels.
Read the full Cudweed + Chlorpropamide interactionDapagliflozinFarxiga
How Dapagliflozin interacts with Cudweed — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CudweedAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Preliminary research in rats shows that cudweed might lower blood glucose levels.
Read the full Cudweed + Dapagliflozin interactionDapagliflozin Propanediol, MetforminXigduo XR
How Dapagliflozin Propanediol, Metformin interacts with Cudweed — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CudweedAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Preliminary research in rats shows that cudweed might lower blood glucose levels.
Read the full Cudweed + Dapagliflozin Propanediol, Metformin interactionDapagliflozin Propanediol, Saxagliptin HydrochlorideQtern
How Dapagliflozin Propanediol, Saxagliptin Hydrochloride interacts with Cudweed — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CudweedAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Preliminary research in rats shows that cudweed might lower blood glucose levels.
Read the full Cudweed + Dapagliflozin Propanediol, Saxagliptin Hydrochloride interactionDapagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride, Saxagliptin HydrochlorideQternmet XR
How Dapagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride, Saxagliptin Hydrochloride interacts with Cudweed — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CudweedAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Preliminary research in rats shows that cudweed might lower blood glucose levels.
Read the full Cudweed + Dapagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride, Saxagliptin Hydrochloride interactionDasiglucagon HydrochlorideZegalogue
How Dasiglucagon Hydrochloride interacts with Cudweed — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CudweedAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Preliminary research in rats shows that cudweed might lower blood glucose levels.
Read the full Cudweed + Dasiglucagon Hydrochloride interactionDulaglutideTrulicity
How Dulaglutide interacts with Cudweed — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CudweedAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Preliminary research in rats shows that cudweed might lower blood glucose levels.
Read the full Cudweed + Dulaglutide interactionEmpagliflozinJardiance
How Empagliflozin interacts with Cudweed — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CudweedAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Preliminary research in rats shows that cudweed might lower blood glucose levels.
Read the full Cudweed + Empagliflozin interactionEmpagliflozin, Linagliptin, Metformin HydrochlorideTrijardy XR
How Empagliflozin, Linagliptin, Metformin Hydrochloride interacts with Cudweed — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CudweedAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Preliminary research in rats shows that cudweed might lower blood glucose levels.
Read the full Cudweed + Empagliflozin, Linagliptin, Metformin Hydrochloride interactionEmpagliflozin, MetforminSynjardy
How Empagliflozin, Metformin interacts with Cudweed — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CudweedAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Preliminary research in rats shows that cudweed might lower blood glucose levels.
Read the full Cudweed + Empagliflozin, Metformin interactionEmpagliflozin, Metformin HydrochlorideSynjardy XR
How Empagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interacts with Cudweed — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CudweedAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Preliminary research in rats shows that cudweed might lower blood glucose levels.
Read the full Cudweed + Empagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interactionErtugliflozinSteglatro
How Ertugliflozin interacts with Cudweed — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CudweedAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Preliminary research in rats shows that cudweed might lower blood glucose levels.
Read the full Cudweed + Ertugliflozin interactionErtugliflozin, Metformin HydrochlorideSegluromet
How Ertugliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interacts with Cudweed — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CudweedAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Preliminary research in rats shows that cudweed might lower blood glucose levels.
Read the full Cudweed + Ertugliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interactionExenatideBydureon, Byetta
How Exenatide interacts with Cudweed — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CudweedAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Preliminary research in rats shows that cudweed might lower blood glucose levels.
Read the full Cudweed + Exenatide interactionExenatide SyntheticBydureon BCISE
How Exenatide Synthetic interacts with Cudweed — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CudweedAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Preliminary research in rats shows that cudweed might lower blood glucose levels.
Read the full Cudweed + Exenatide Synthetic interactionGliclazideDiamicron
How Gliclazide interacts with Cudweed — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CudweedAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Preliminary research in rats shows that cudweed might lower blood glucose levels.
Read the full Cudweed + Gliclazide interactionGlimepirideAmaryl
How Glimepiride interacts with Cudweed — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CudweedAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Preliminary research in rats shows that cudweed might lower blood glucose levels.
Read the full Cudweed + Glimepiride interactionGlipizideGlucotrol, Glucotrol XL
How Glipizide interacts with Cudweed — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CudweedAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Preliminary research in rats shows that cudweed might lower blood glucose levels.
Read the full Cudweed + Glipizide interactionGlipizide, MetforminMetaglip
How Glipizide, Metformin interacts with Cudweed — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CudweedAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Preliminary research in rats shows that cudweed might lower blood glucose levels.
Read the full Cudweed + Glipizide, Metformin interactionGlucagonBaqsimi, Glucagon
How Glucagon interacts with Cudweed — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CudweedAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Preliminary research in rats shows that cudweed might lower blood glucose levels.
Read the full Cudweed + Glucagon interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Cudweed 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.
Cudweed
Antidiabetes Drugs
Preliminary research in rats shows that cudweed might lower blood glucose levels. Theoretically, taking cudweed with drugs that lower blood glucose levels might increase the risk of hypoglycemia. Some antidiabetes drugs include glimepiride (Amaryl), glyburide (DiaBeta, Glynase PresTab, Micronase), insulin, pioglitazone (Actos), rosiglitazone (Avandia), and others.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Cudweed, from the product label.
Pure Herbs
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- Pure Herbs, Ltd.
- City
- Sterling Heights
- State
- MI
- Phone Number
- (800) 860-4372
- Web Address
- www.pureherbs.com
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Sources & How We Checked
Cudweed'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.
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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.
Cudweed 1 reference
- Shikov AN, Pozharitskaya ON, Makarov VG, et al. Medicinal plants of the Russian Pharmacopoeia; their history and applications. J Ethnopharmacol 2014;154(3):481-536. PubMed
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