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Siberian Cocklebur Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herbal Terra

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

First and foremost: checking Siberian Cocklebur 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: Major

Siberian Cocklebur is a dietary supplement by Herbal Terra with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for nasal congestion and sinus problems, allergic rhinitis (hay fever), headache.Based on those ingredients, 662 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated major. The ingredients most likely to interact are Siberian Cocklebur dried fruit liquid extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Siberian Cocklebur by Herbal Terra

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: Siberian Cocklebur dried fruit liquid extract. The liquid also includes menstruum as an inactive ingredient — a liquid used to extract and preserve the herb.

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 Siberian Cocklebur product and its label doesn't state a use — see Siberian Cocklebur'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.

Our data holds no effectiveness ratings for Siberian Cocklebur. The evidence supporting its use is not established in the information we have on file.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Siberian Cocklebur

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.

Siberian Cocklebur is considered generally unsafe for use. The fruit contains toxic compounds and has caused serious poisoning; it requires careful professional handling.

Any potential benefit is unlikely to outweigh the risk of toxicity. Common adverse effects reported after taking the seeds or seedlings include stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, low blood sugar, elevated liver enzymes, increased bleeding risk, drowsiness, dizziness, shortness of breath, sweating, fever, and heart palpitations.

In severe cases, symptoms have progressed to metabolic acidosis (dangerously altered blood chemistry) and worsening blood sugar control. Heart rhythm abnormalities and elevated heart enzymes can occur within hours of taking it.

The product is rated likely unsafe during pregnancy and while breastfeeding due to potential toxicity and insufficient safety data.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Siberian Cocklebur

Meds to double-check

Major interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Major identified

At least one ingredient has a documented Major-severity interaction. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Siberian Cocklebur.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Major.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 663 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 taking Siberian Cocklebur, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take any antidiabetes medications (drugs that lower blood sugar), any medications that can harm the kidneys (nephrotoxic drugs), or any medications that can harm the liver (hepatotoxic drugs). These interactions are Major-severity and require a conversation with your healthcare provider.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Major medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Siberian Cocklebur carries Major-severity interactions with blood sugar medications, kidney-toxic drugs, and liver-toxic drugs, affecting hundreds of medications in total. The herb itself is regarded as unsafe for use and has caused serious poisoning.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding are contraindicated. If you're considering this product, talk with your doctor or pharmacist first — the documented risks are substantial.

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 Sep 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 Siberian Cocklebur, straight from the product label.

Brand Herbal Terra
Barcode (UPC) 617503353207
Net contents 4 Fluid Ounce(s); 120 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Sep 25, 2020
DSLD ID 234720
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Siberian Cocklebur by Herbal Terra, 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:
1 mL
Servings per container
120
UPC/BARCODE
617503353207
IngredientAmount% DV
Siberian Cocklebur dried fruit liquid extract970 mg--

Other ingredients: Menstruum

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Direction Shake well before use. Adults take up to 30 drops (1 mL, one full squeeze of the dropper bulb) in 3-4 fl. oz of juice or water up to 4 times a day. We recommend to seek expert medical advice before taking this or any other herbal supplements.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

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

Formulation

Manufactured in the USA in an FDA registered facility

Alcohol free

Dried herb/menstruum ratio: 1:3 Expertly extracted Laboratory tested 330 mg/1 mL Premium product Alcohol-free liquid herbal extract

Non GMO

No artificial ingredients, GMO, gluten, color additives, fillers, preservatives or binders. Natural Gluten Free

Precautions

Caution May have contraindications.

Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredients.

Consult a physician before using during pregnancy, if nursing, or if you are on any medications.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry, dark place.

Formula

Xanthium strumarium

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

Seals/Symbols

Made in USA Made in an FDA registered facility Natural Gluten Free

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Siberian Cocklebur by Herbal Terra label

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Siberian Cocklebur label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Siberian Cocklebur by Herbal Terra

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 container120 Amounts shown are per serving.

Siberian Cocklebur dried fruit liquid extract

Interacts with
662 drugs
970 mg per serving

Siberian cocklebur is a fruit used in traditional Chinese and other Asian herbal medicine, mainly for nasal congestion, sinus issues, and allergies. H...

Siberian Cocklebur dried fruit liquid extract monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Siberian Cocklebur by Herbal Terra Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

Siberian Cocklebur dried fruit liquid extract 662

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Siberian Cocklebur interact with 662 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Siberian Cocklebur interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Siberian Cocklebur dried fruit liquid extract

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Siberian Cocklebur 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.

Siberian Cocklebur dried fruit liquid extract3 drug types · 662 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Siberian cocklebur seedlings and seeds have caused severe hypoglycemia in humans. Hypoglycemia occurs soon after consumption and worsens with time in most cases. Do not use Siberian cocklebur in people taking medications that also lower blood glucose.
Some antidiabetes drugs include glimepiride (Amaryl), glyburide (DiaBeta, Glynase PresTab, Micronase), insulin, pioglitazone (Actos), rosiglitazone (Avandia), and others.

Likelihood Likely Evidence B
Hepatotoxic Drugs

Siberian cocklebur can adversely affect the liver. It has been linked to many cases of hepatotoxicity and some cases of liver failure. Theoretically, concomitant use with other potentially hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of developing liver damage. Some of these drugs include acarbose (Precose, Prandase), amiodarone (Cordarone), atorvastatin (Lipitor), azathioprine (Imuran), carbamazepine (Tegretol), cerivastatin (Baycol), diclofenac (Voltaren), felbamate (Felbatol), fenofibrate (TriCor), fluvastatin (Lescol), gemfibrozil (Lopid), isoniazid, itraconazole, (Sporanox), ketoconazole (Nizoral), leflunomide (Arava), lovastatin (Mevacor), methotrexate (Rheumatrex), nevirapine (Viramune), niacin, nitrofurantoin (Macrodantin), pioglitazone (Actos), pravastatin (Pravachol), pyrazinamide, rifampin (Rifadin), ritonavir (Norvir), rosiglitazone (Avandia), simvastatin (Zocor), tacrine (Cognex), tamoxifen, terbinafine (Lamisil), valproic acid, and zileuton (Zyflo).

Likelihood Likely Evidence B
Nephrotoxic Drugs

Siberian cocklebur can adversely affect the kidney. Theoretically, combining Siberian cocklebur with potentially nephrotoxic drugs might have additive harmful effects on kidney function.
Some potentially nephrotoxic drugs include cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune); aminoglycosides including amikacin (Amikin), gentamicin (Garamycin, Gentak, others), and tobramycin (Nebcin, others); nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) including ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, Nuprin, others), indomethacin (Indocin), naproxen (Aleve, Anaprox, Naprelan, Naprosyn), piroxicam (Feldene); and numerous others.

Likelihood Likely Evidence B
Siberian Cocklebur dried fruit liquid extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Siberian Cocklebur, from the product label.

Herbal Terra

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Name
Herbal Terra
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Siberian Cocklebur by Herbal Terra: Common Questions

Does Siberian Cocklebur by Herbal Terra interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Siberian Cocklebur has a known interaction with 662 medications, including 662 rated major. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Siberian Cocklebur 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 if I have diabetes or take diabetes medication?
No — not without talking to your doctor first. Siberian Cocklebur can cause severe low blood sugar that starts quickly and gets worse over time. It should not be used alongside any medication that lowers blood glucose.
Is it safe to use during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
No. The product is rated likely unsafe during pregnancy because of potential toxicity and lack of safety data, and it's rated likely unsafe while breastfeeding due to unknown safety and the risk of toxic compounds reaching your baby.
What are the most common side effects?
Early effects include stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, low blood sugar, elevated liver enzymes, increased bleeding risk, drowsiness, dizziness, shortness of breath, sweating, fever, and heart palpitations. Symptoms can worsen and progress to more serious effects like abnormal heart rhythms and metabolic acidosis.
Does this product have any ingredients I should know about besides Siberian Cocklebur?
The liquid contains menstruum, which is an inactive ingredient used to extract and preserve the herb. There are no other active ingredients.
How quickly do side effects show up?
Heart palpitations can occur within 3 hours of taking it, with heart rhythm abnormalities developing a few hours later. Elevated heart enzymes and other symptoms can also appear soon after intake.

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The Full Monographs Behind Siberian Cocklebur’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Siberian Cocklebur

Interacts with 662 drugs

Siberian cocklebur is a fruit used in traditional Chinese and other Asian herbal medicine, mainly for nasal congestion, sinus issues, and allergies. Human evidence is very limited, and the p...

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Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Siberian Cocklebur'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.

Siberian Cocklebur 4 references
  1. Wu, M. L., Wang, C. P., and Deng, J. F. Fatal hepatic failure due to fructus xanthii in a child. Abstracts of the 2005 North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology Annual Meeting. Clin Toxicol 2005;43:639. DOI
  2. Gurley ES, Rahman M, Hossain MJ, et al. Fatal outbreak from consuming Xanthium strumarium seedlings during time of food scarcity in northeastern Bangladesh. PLoS One 2010 Mar 18;5(3):e9756. PubMed
  3. Turgut M, Alhan CC, Gurgoze M, et al. Carboxyatractyloside poisoning in humans. Ann Trop Paediatr 2005;25(2):125-34. PubMed
  4. Karabiber H, Almis H, Selimoglu MA, Yakinci C, Yilmaz S. Xanthium strumarium poisoning requiring liver transplantation. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2014;58(1):e6-9.

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