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Varen Forest Nettle Root Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Raw Forest Foods

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Powder Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
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First and foremost: checking Varen Forest Nettle Root 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

Varen Forest Nettle Root is a dietary supplement by Raw Forest Foods 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 Root Extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Varen Forest Nettle Root by Raw Forest Foods

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 powder contains one active ingredient: stinging nettle root extract. That's it—no fillers or other added ingredients listed.

Does it work?

Insufficient 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
Insufficient

There isn't enough reliable clinical evidence to rate this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: Endocrine support and prostate health.
  • We looked for evidence on: Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), Urinary symptoms, Hormonal balance.
  • The closest evidence on file: Stinging Nettle is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) (Natural Medicines).

Clinical research suggests stinging nettle might help lower blood sugar, so it's rated possibly effective for diabetes. For the other uses listed—hay fever, anemia, asthma, benign prostatic hyperplasia, and gingivitis—we don't have enough reliable evidence in our data to say whether it works.

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.

Stinging nettle is generally well tolerated when taken by mouth as directed, though some people report constipation or diarrhea. There are rare case reports of liver problems in people taking herbal products containing nettle, so if you develop abdominal pain, jaundice, or dark urine, stop and call your doctor.

This product should be avoided during pregnancy because there isn't enough safety data and there are traditional concerns about how it might affect the uterus. It should also be avoided while breastfeeding—safety hasn't been established.

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 taking this product, double-check it with your pharmacist if you take warfarin or other blood thinners—nettle can reduce their effect. Also flag it if you take diabetes medications (risk of low blood sugar), diuretics (water pills), or lithium.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with insufficient evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Stinging nettle root might be worth considering if you're researching natural support for blood sugar, but it's not for anyone on blood thinners, diabetes medications, water pills, or lithium without talking to their pharmacist first. If you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, skip it.

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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 Aug 22, 2025.

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 Varen Forest Nettle Root, straight from the product label.

Brand Raw Forest Foods
Barcode (UPC) 850004627136
Net contents 2.47 Ounce(s); 70 Gram(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Aug 22, 2025
DSLD ID 337200
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Seniors/Mature (>50 Years) - Men ONLY, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Varen Forest Nettle Root by Raw Forest Foods, 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:
2 Gram(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Gram(s)
Servings per container
35
UPC/BARCODE
850004627136
IngredientAmount% DV
Stinging Nettle Root Extract2000 mg--

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Label statements
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General Statements

Formulated by master herbalists

Founded in 2010, RAW Forest Foods is the destination for Adaptogenic, Pro-Androgenic, and Tonic phyto-therapeutic herbs and supplements. We invite you to Discover the Infinite Power Within.

Welcome to the trail family.

Formula

Select harvested stinging nettle Varen Forest Nettle Root With Beta-Sitosterol

Formulation

Endocrine support Prostate health Full spectrum & full potency extract powder Prepared Ready to use

Enhance, balance, & optimize

Born in tradition and steeped in science, we professionally-and artfully craft these products using premier, hand-selected ingredients and master formulations.

This product is GMO free, vegan/vegetarian, and has been manufactured in the US with global ingredients in a certified organic & FDA cGMP registered facility.

This product is GMO free, vegan/vegetarian, and has been manufactured in the US with global ingredients in a certified organic & FDA cGMP registered facility.

This product is GMO free, vegan/vegetarian, and has been manufactured in the US with global ingredients in a certified organic & FDA cGMP registered facility. No filters, no drying agents, and never irradiated.

Non GMO

Vegan

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Serving Instructions: This expertly prepared extract powder is ready to use: Simply add the desired amount to several ounces of warn or hot water, stir to dissolve, and enjoy. Suggested Usage: As a dietary supplement, adults take 2 grams (roughly 3/4 tsp) 1-2 times daily, preferably on an empty stomach. As with all dietary supplements, please consult a qualified healthcare practitioner prior to use.

Precautions

May contain traces of maltodextrin (occurring as part of the extraction process).

Caution: Do not exceed recommended dose.

Pregnant or nursing mothers, children under the age of 18, and individuals with a known medical condition should consult a physician before using this or any dietary supplement.

Pregnant or nursing mothers, children under the age of 18, and individuals with a known medical condition should consult a physician before using this or any dietary supplement. Keep out of reach of children.

Do not use if safety seal is damaged or missing.

Storage

Store in a cool dry place.

Seals/Symbols

Vegan

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.

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Varen Forest Nettle Root by Raw Forest Foods label

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Varen Forest Nettle Root label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Varen Forest Nettle Root by Raw Forest Foods

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

Serving size2 Gram(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container35 Amounts shown are per serving.

Stinging Nettle Root Extract

Interacts with
164 drugs
2000 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 Root Extract monograph & interactions
Interaction report

Varen Forest Nettle Root by Raw Forest Foods Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

Stinging Nettle Root Extract 164

Individual Drug Interactions

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

1 of the 1 ingredient in Varen Forest Nettle Root interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Stinging Nettle Root Extract

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Varen Forest Nettle Root 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 Root 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
Stinging Nettle Root Extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Varen Forest Nettle Root, from the product label.

Raw Forest Foods

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Name
RAW Forest Foods LLC
Street Address
11 Elmwood Ave, STE 102
City
BTV
State
VT
ZipCode
05402
Phone Number
(802) 349-1347
Web Address
www.rawforestfoods.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Varen Forest Nettle Root by Raw Forest Foods: Common Questions

Does Varen Forest Nettle Root by Raw Forest Foods interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Varen Forest Nettle Root 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?
Varen Forest Nettle Root 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'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No. There isn't enough safety data, and there are traditional concerns about effects on the uterus, so it's best avoided in pregnancy. Safety during breastfeeding hasn't been established either, so talk with your doctor before using it.
What are the side effects?
Most people tolerate it well. The most common side effects are constipation or diarrhea when you take it by mouth. Touching the raw plant causes itching, rash, and stinging.
Does stinging nettle actually work for diabetes?
Clinical research suggests it might help lower blood sugar, so it's rated possibly effective for diabetes. For other conditions listed here—like hay fever or asthma—we don't have enough reliable evidence to say.
What is stinging nettle root extract?
It's a concentrated extract made from the root of the stinging nettle plant. The root is used in traditional herbal medicine for various conditions, including blood sugar support.
Is there anything else in this powder besides nettle?
No—this product contains only the one active ingredient, stinging nettle root extract, with no other fillers or inactive ingredients.

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The Full Monographs Behind Varen Forest Nettle Root’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...

Read the full Stinging Nettle monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Varen Forest Nettle Root'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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  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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