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Dietary supplement

Stinging Nettle Blend Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herb Pharm

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

Stinging Nettle Blend is a dietary supplement by Herb Pharm with 2 active ingredients. 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. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Stinging Nettle Blend by Herb Pharm

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

Low disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Low

Most active ingredients don't disclose an individual amount — you can't tell how much of each you're getting.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 0 of its 2 active ingredients.
  • “Certified Organic extract blend” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (642 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

This liquid blend contains 2 active ingredients: stinging nettle and stinging nettle extract, both derived from certified organic plant material. The blend also includes certified organic cane alcohol and distilled water as inactive ingredients to preserve and deliver the extract.

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 system and urinary health support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Allergic rhinitis (hay fever), Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), Urinary tract infections (UTIs), seasonal allergies, joint health.
  • 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 Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), Urinary tract infections (UTIs).

The data shows stinging nettle is possibly effective for diabetes — research suggests it may lower blood sugar levels in people with that condition. For hay fever, anemia, asthma, benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), and gingivitis, the evidence is insufficient to rate whether it works.

That doesn't mean it's ineffective, just that we don't have solid research backing those uses yet.

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.

Taken by mouth as directed, stinging nettle is generally well tolerated, though constipation and diarrhea have been reported. The product should be avoided in pregnancy — safety data is insufficient, and there are traditional concerns about effects on the uterus.

Safety during breastfeeding hasn't been established, so talk with your doctor before using it if you're nursing. Rare cases of liver injury have been reported with herbal products containing stinging nettle, and direct contact with fresh plant material can cause localized itching, rash, and stinging that may last hours.

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 before using if you take warfarin or other blood thinners (anticoagulants) — stinging nettle's vitamin K content may reduce their effect. Also confirm with your doctor or pharmacist if you're on diabetes medications, diuretics (water pills), or lithium, as stinging nettle may interact with all three.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

This blend may be worth considering if you're managing blood sugar and want to explore what research suggests about stinging nettle, but it's not for pregnancy or breastfeeding. If you take any blood thinners, diabetes medications, water pills, or lithium, check with your doctor or pharmacist first — the interactions are real and may need dosing adjustments.

Talk it over with your healthcare provider 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: 2 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 16, 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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Stinging Nettle Blend, straight from the product label.

Brand Herb Pharm
Barcode (UPC) 090700000998
Net contents 1 fl. Oz.; 30 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jun 16, 2022
DSLD ID 272366
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic, Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Stinging Nettle Blend by Herb Pharm, 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:
0.7 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
0.7 mL
Servings per container
42
UPC/BARCODE
090700000998
IngredientAmount% DV
Certified Organic extract blend642 mg--
Stinging Nettle0 NP--
Stinging Nettle extract0 NP--

Other ingredients: certified organic Cane Alcohol, Water, Distilled

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use Shake well before using Add 1 full squeeze of the dropper bulb to 2 oz. of water or juice, 2 to 5 times per day. Best taken between meals.

Precautions

Keep out of the reach of children.

Storage

Store away from heat & light

Formula

Urtica dioica

Stinging Nettle Blend Liquid Extract

Formulation

Respiratory system

USDA Organic

Gluten-free

Certified organic by Organic Certified

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

Seals/Symbols

USDA Organic

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.

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Stinging Nettle Blend by Herb Pharm label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Stinging Nettle Blend by Herb Pharm

These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size0.7 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container42 Amounts shown are per serving.

Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.

Certified Organic extract blend

642 mg per serving

Other (inactive) ingredients: Certified organic Cane Alcohol, Water, Distilled. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Stinging Nettle Blend by Herb Pharm 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 Stinging Nettle Blend 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 Nettle4 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 Stinging Nettle Blend, from the product label.

Herb Pharm

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Name
Herb Pharm
City
Williams
State
OR
ZipCode
97544
Phone Number
800-348-4372
Web Address
www.herb-pharm.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Stinging Nettle Blend by Herb Pharm: Common Questions

Does Stinging Nettle Blend by Herb Pharm interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Stinging Nettle Blend 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?
Stinging Nettle Blend contains 2 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is 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 use this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No — pregnancy safety data advises against it, and there are traditional concerns about effects on the uterus. If you're breastfeeding, safety hasn't been established either. Talk with your doctor before using it.
What are the most common side effects?
When taken by mouth, constipation and diarrhea are the most common. If you handle the fresh plant, you may get itching, rash, and stinging on your skin that can last hours.
Does stinging nettle actually work for blood sugar?
Research shows it's possibly effective for diabetes — clinical studies suggest it may lower blood glucose levels in people with that condition. For other uses like hay fever or anemia, we don't have enough solid evidence yet.
Why is this liquid in alcohol?
Certified organic cane alcohol is used as a preservative to keep the herbal extract stable and potent in liquid form.
Is this safe if I take blood thinners?
No — stinging nettle contains a lot of vitamin K, which can interfere with how warfarin and other blood thinners work. You must check with your doctor or pharmacist before using this product if you're on any blood thinner.

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Sources & How We Checked

Stinging Nettle Blend'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.
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  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.
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  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
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