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Nettle Leaf 300 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Eclectic Herb

Capsule Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Nettle Leaf 300 mg is a dietary supplement by Eclectic Herb with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for enlarged prostate (bph) symptoms, seasonal allergies, joint pain and arthritis.Based on those ingredients, 164 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Stinging Nettle, Freeze-Dried. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Nettle Leaf 300 mg by Eclectic Herb

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: freeze-dried stinging nettle leaf at 300 mg per capsule. The capsule itself is made with hypromellose, a standard inactive ingredient used in supplement capsules.

Does it work?

Not established
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Not established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use — see Stinging Nettle's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: respiratory support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Asthma, Allergic rhinitis (hay fever), bronchial health, lung function.
  • The closest evidence on file: Stinging Nettle is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Allergic rhinitis (hay fever) (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Stinging Nettle is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Asthma.

The data we hold shows stinging nettle is possibly effective for diabetes. For allergic rhinitis (hay fever), anemia, asthma, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and gingivitis, the evidence isn't established — there's insufficient reliable data to say whether it works for these uses.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Stinging Nettle

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.

When taken by mouth as directed, stinging nettle is generally well tolerated, though quality varies by product. Some people report constipation or diarrhea.

If you touch the fresh plant, you may get a localized rash, itching, or stinging sensation. Pregnancy safety data advises against taking this product — there's traditional concern about effects on the uterus.

Safety during breastfeeding hasn't been established either, so avoid it until you talk with your doctor. A rare case of liver injury has been reported, though it involved nettle in a multi-ingredient tea, not nettle alone.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Stinging Nettle

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Stinging Nettle.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; diabetes medications; lithium.
  • For scale: 164 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before you take this, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you're on blood thinners like warfarin, diabetes medications, diuretics (water pills), or lithium. All of these have Moderate-severity interactions documented with stinging nettle.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Nettle Leaf may be worth considering if you're interested in blood sugar support, but it's not right for you if you take blood thinners, diabetes drugs, water pills, lithium, or if you're pregnant or breastfeeding. Check your medications with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.

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 Apr 21, 2023.

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 Nettle Leaf 300 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Eclectic Herb
Barcode (UPC) 023363309375
Net contents 90 Veg Cap(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Apr 21, 2023
DSLD ID 294098
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Nettle Leaf 300 mg by Eclectic Herb, 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 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
3 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
90
UPC/BARCODE
023363309375
IngredientAmount% DV
Stinging Nettle, Freeze-Dried300 mg--

Other ingredients: Hypromellose

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Label statements
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Formulation

Respiratory support Naturally concentrated US grown Raw

Gluten free Non gmo

Vegan

Freeze dried fresh for peak plant power Freeze-drying keeps the plants' nutrients in the same balance as found in nature by gently removing only the water. From farm to bottle, we use naturopathic wisdom and innovative processes to create exceptional products.

Concentrated 7 1/2 X through freeze-drying

Formula

Whole herbs

100% Kosher.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

General Statements

@eclecticherb

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: Take 1 to 3 capsules per day.

Precautions

Keep out of reach of children.

Discontinue use of unusual symptoms occur.

Consult your health care advisor regarding herbs with pregnancy, infants or prescription drugs.

Consult your health care advisor regarding herbs with pregnancy, infants or prescription drugs.

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Nettle Leaf 300 mg by Eclectic Herb label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Nettle Leaf 300 mg by Eclectic Herb

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

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container90 Amounts shown are per serving.

Stinging Nettle, Freeze-Dried

Interacts with
164 drugs
300 mg per serving

Stinging nettle is a common plant used as food and in traditional medicine, most often for prostate symptoms, allergies, and joint pain. The evidence...

Stinging Nettle, Freeze-Dried monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Hypromellose. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Nettle Leaf 300 mg by Eclectic Herb Drug Interactions

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164Drugs
164 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Nettle Leaf 300 mg 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.

Stinging Nettle, Freeze-Dried4 drug types · 164 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, stinging nettle might have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs.
Clinical research shows that stinging nettle might decrease blood glucose levels in patients with diabetes.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Diuretic Drugs

Theoretically, combining stinging nettle with diuretic drugs may have additive effects.
Animal research suggests that the above ground parts and roots of stinging nettle may have a diuretic effect.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Lithium

Theoretically, stinging nettle might reduce excretion and increase levels of lithium.
Animal research suggests that stinging nettle has diuretic and natriuretic properties, which could alter the excretion of lithium. The dose of lithium might need to be decreased.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Warfarin (Coumadin)

There is some concern that stinging nettle might decrease the effects of anticoagulant drugs such as warfarin.
Stinging nettle contains a significant amount of vitamin K. When taken in large quantities, this might interfere with the activity of warfarin.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Nettle Leaf 300 mg, from the product label.

Eclectic Herb

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Name
Eclectic Herb
Street Address
755 NE 6th St.
City
Gresham
State
Oregon
ZipCode
97030
Phone Number
503.668.4120
Web Address
www.eclecticherb.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Nettle Leaf 300 mg by Eclectic Herb: Common Questions

Does Nettle Leaf 300 mg by Eclectic Herb interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Nettle Leaf 300 mg has a known interaction with 164 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Nettle Leaf 300 mg 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 Nettle Leaf if I'm pregnant?
No — the safety data advises against it due to traditional concerns about effects on the uterus. Talk with your doctor if you're pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Is it safe while breastfeeding?
Safety during breastfeeding hasn't been established. It's best to avoid it and check with your doctor before taking it.
What are the most common side effects?
When taken by mouth, some people report constipation or diarrhea. If you touch the fresh plant, you may get itching, rash, or stinging on your skin.
Does nettle actually work for diabetes?
It's rated possibly effective for diabetes based on clinical research showing it might help lower blood glucose. But check with your doctor before using it alongside diabetes medication.
What is stinging nettle used for?
The data we hold shows evidence only for diabetes. For other uses — hay fever, anemia, asthma, prostate health, or gum health — there isn't enough reliable evidence to know if it works.

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Sources & How We Checked

Nettle Leaf 300 mg'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.

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The 23 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.

Stinging Nettle 23 references
  1. Monographs on the medicinal uses of plant drugs. Exeter, UK: European Scientific Co-op Phytother, 1997.
  2. Newall CA, Anderson LA, Philpson JD. Herbal Medicine: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals. London, UK: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1996.
  3. The Review of Natural Products by Facts and Comparisons. St. Louis, MO: Wolters Kluwer Co., 1999.
  4. Schulz V, Hansel R, Tyler VE. Rational Phytotherapy: A Physician's Guide to Herbal Medicine. Terry C. Telger, transl. 3rd ed. Berlin, GER: Springer, 1998.
  5. Leung AY, Foster S. Encyclopedia of Common Natural Ingredients Used in Food, Drugs and Cosmetics. 2nd ed. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, 1996.
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  7. Mittman P. Randomized, double-blind study of freeze-dried Urtica dioica in the treatment of allergic rhinitis. Planta Med 1990;56:44-7.
  8. Vontobel HP, Herzog R, Rutishauser G, Kres H. [Results of a double-blind study on the effectiveness of ERU (extractum radicis Urticae) capsules in conservative treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia]. (Abstract). Urologe A 1985;24:49-51.
  9. Randall C, Randall H, Dobbs F, et al. Randomized controlled trial of nettle sting for treatment of base-of-thumb pain. J R Soc Med 2000;93:305-9. PubMed
  10. Caliskaner Z, Karaayvaz M, Ozturk S. Misuse of a herb: stinging nettle (Urtica urens) induced severe tongue oedema. Complement Ther Med 2004;12:57-8. PubMed
  11. Krzeski, T., Kazon, M., Borkowski, A., Witeska, A., and Kuczera, J. Combined extracts of Urtica dioica and Pygeum africanum in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia: double-blind comparison of two doses. Clin Ther 1993;15(6):1011-1020.
  12. Randall, C., Meethan, K., Randall, H., and Dobbs, F. Nettle sting of Urtica dioica for joint pain--an exploratory study of this complementary therapy. Complement Ther Med 1999;7(3):126-131. PubMed
  13. Tahri, A., Yamani, S., Legssyer, A., Aziz, M., Mekhfi, H., Bnouham, M., and Ziyyat, A. Acute diuretic, natriuretic and hypotensive effects of a continuous perfusion of aqueous extract of Urtica dioica in the rat. J Ethnopharmacol 2000;73(1-2):95-100. PubMed
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