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Nettle Leaf Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Gaia Herbs

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Capsule Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Nettle Leaf 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

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Nettle Leaf is a dietary supplement by Gaia Herbs 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 organic Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica) leaf extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Nettle Leaf by Gaia 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.

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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 a single active ingredient: organic stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) leaf extract. Stinging nettle is a plant whose leaves have been used traditionally to support various aspects of health.

The capsule also contains vegetable glycerin and water as inactive ingredients to hold and deliver the extract.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
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

This product doesn't appear to be marketed for a specific use, so we graded Stinging Nettle's overall clinical evidence instead.

Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports Stinging Nettle for:

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.
  • Since the label doesn't commit to one use, we graded the ingredient's overall clinical evidence instead.
  • On file: Diabetes — rated "Possibly Effective" (Natural Medicines).

Stinging nettle is rated possibly effective for diabetes support based on research suggesting it may help lower blood sugar levels. For other common uses — hay fever (allergic rhinitis), anemia, asthma, benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), and gingivitis — we don't have enough reliable evidence in our data to say whether it works.

If you're considering it for one of those conditions, talk with your doctor about what the research currently shows.

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.

Orally, stinging nettle is generally well tolerated when used as directed, though digestive side effects like constipation or diarrhea occur in some people. The product is not recommended during pregnancy — the safety data advises against it due to traditional concerns about potential effects on the uterus.

Safety during breastfeeding has not been established, so avoid it until you've talked with your doctor or pharmacist. Rare cases of liver-related problems have been reported with herbal products containing stinging nettle combined with other ingredients, though the cause is unclear.

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.

Check with your own doctor or pharmacist before adding this product if you take blood thinners like warfarin, diabetes medications, diuretics (water pills), or lithium. All four carry moderate-severity interactions with stinging nettle, and dosing adjustments may be needed.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Stinging nettle may be worth considering if you're looking into natural diabetes support, but it's not a replacement for prescribed diabetes medications. Because of its interactions with blood thinners, diabetes drugs, water pills, and lithium, you'll want to clear it with your own doctor or pharmacist before starting — especially if you take any of those.

It's off the table during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

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 Jan 25, 2020.

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, straight from the product label.

Brand Gaia Herbs
Barcode (UPC) 751063399302
Net contents 60 Vegan Liquid Phyto-Cap(s)(R)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jan 25, 2020
DSLD ID 210890
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Nettle Leaf by Gaia Herbs, 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:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
751063399302
IngredientAmount% DV
Total Carbohydrates1 Gram(s)1%
organic Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica) leaf extract225 mg--

Other ingredients: Vegetable Glycerin, water and vegan Capsule

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Label statements
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General Statements

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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use Adults take 1 capsule 2 times daily between meals.

Precautions

Not for use during pregnancy or lactation. If you have a medical condition or take medications, please consult with your doctor before use.

Store away from children.

Use only as directed on label. Safety-sealed for your protection.

Storage

Keep bottle capped at all times and store in a cool, dry place.

Formulation

Natural separation may occur. This does not affect product quality.

Vegan

Gluten-free Soy-free

New Look Same Formula Traditionally for sinus support Helps maintain upper respiratory health

Immune Support

Formula

With Gaia-grown Nettle

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

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.

Seals/Symbols

Integrity Purity Potency EST 1987 USA

Certified B Corporation

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Nettle Leaf by Gaia Herbs label

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Nettle Leaf label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Nettle Leaf by Gaia Herbs

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 container60 Amounts shown are per serving.

Organic Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica) leaf extract

Interacts with
164 drugs
225 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...

Organic Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica) leaf extract monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Nettle Leaf by Gaia Herbs Drug Interactions

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164 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

organic Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica) leaf extract 164

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Nettle Leaf interact with 164 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Nettle Leaf interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. organic Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica) leaf extract

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Nettle Leaf 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.

organic Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica) leaf extract4 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
organic Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica) leaf extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

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

Gaia Herbs

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Name
Gaia Herbs, Inc.
Street Address
101 Gaia Herbs Drive
City
Brevard
State
NC
ZipCode
28712
Web Address
www.gaiaherbs.com
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Nettle Leaf by Gaia Herbs: Common Questions

Does Nettle Leaf by Gaia Herbs interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Nettle Leaf 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 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 pregnant or breastfeeding?
No — stinging nettle is not recommended during pregnancy because safety data advises against it. Safety during breastfeeding hasn't been established either, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized guidance before using it during either time.
What are the side effects?
Most people tolerate it well, but constipation and diarrhea are the most common digestive side effects reported. Fresh stinging nettle leaves on the skin can cause itching, rash, and stinging — though this product is an extract in a capsule, so skin contact isn't an issue.
Does stinging nettle actually work for diabetes?
Research suggests it's possibly effective — studies show it may help lower blood sugar levels in people with diabetes. That said, it's not a substitute for prescribed diabetes medications. Talk with your doctor about how it might fit into your overall care.
What is stinging nettle used for?
The leaf extract has the most evidence for diabetes support. It's also been used traditionally for hay fever, anemia, asthma, enlarged prostate, and gum inflammation, but we don't have enough reliable data to confirm it works for those.
Why do I need to worry about this with warfarin?
Stinging nettle is high in vitamin K, which the body uses to clot blood — exactly what warfarin is meant to prevent. Large amounts of the supplement could reduce warfarin's effectiveness, so you need your doctor or pharmacist to know before you start.

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The Full Monographs Behind Nettle Leaf’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Stinging Nettle

Interacts with 164 drugs

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

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Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Nettle Leaf'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 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.
  6. Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.
  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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  15. Randall, C., Dickens, A., White, A., Sanders, H., Fox, M., and Campbell, J. Nettle sting for chronic knee pain: a randomised controlled pilot study. Complement Ther.Med. 2008;16(2):66-72. PubMed
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  20. Maor D, Little M. Skin contact with a stinging tree requiring intensive care unit admission. Contact Dermatitis. 2017 Nov;77(5):335-37. PubMed
  21. Easton L, Vaid S, Nagel AK, Venci JV, Fortuna RJ. Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica): An Unusual Case of Galactorrhea. Am J Case Rep 2021;22:e933999. PubMed
  22. Niazi B, Ahmed K, Ahmed M, Ali S, Song K, Elias S. Drug-Induced Liver Injury from Herbal Liver Detoxification Tea. Case Rep Gastroenterol 2022;16(3):612-617. PubMed
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