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Ajuna Chhal / Bark Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Vedic Herbs

Ajuna Chhal / Bark label
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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
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Ajuna Chhal / Bark 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

Ajuna Chhal / Bark is a dietary supplement by Vedic Herbs with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for heart health and circulation, digestive problems (constipation, diarrhea), cholesterol support.Based on those ingredients, 933 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Arjuna. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Ajuna Chhal / Bark by Vedic 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 one active ingredient: Arjuna bark powder (Terminalia arjuna). Arjuna is a traditional Ayurvedic herb used historically to support heart and cardiovascular health.

There are no inactive fillers or other ingredients listed.

Does it work?

Not established
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 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 Terminalia's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: Heart health and circulation support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Angina, Coronary heart disease (CHD), Heart failure, Hyperlipidemia, Hypertension, Cardiovascular function — and 1 related terms.
  • The closest evidence on file: Terminalia is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Angina (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Terminalia is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Coronary heart disease (CHD), Heart failure, Hyperlipidemia, Hypertension.

The evidence we hold shows insufficient reliable data to rate Arjuna for any of its traditional uses — obesity, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, or angina. That means studies either don't exist yet or aren't strong enough to confirm whether it actually works for these conditions.

If you're looking at this for heart or metabolic support, talk with your doctor about whether the evidence supports it for your specific situation.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Terminalia

How safe is it?

Some data gaps
Safety Information · database check
Some gaps

Safety data exists for these ingredients, but with some important gaps.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 0 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.

Arjuna is generally well tolerated in short-term studies, but long-term safety data is thin and quality varies between products. The safety data advises against use during pregnancy and breastfeeding — there isn't enough information to know whether it's safe for you or your baby at those times.

Talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're pregnant, nursing, or planning either.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Terminalia

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 — Terminalia.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 934 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, check whether you're on blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs — Arjuna may increase bleeding risk. Also double-check any medications your liver processes, including heart drugs, antidepressants, and statins.

If you take diabetes medications or the muscle relaxant chlorzoxazone or heartburn medication omeprazole, verify those too with your pharmacist.

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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 some safety-information gaps remain.

Arjuna might appeal to you if you're interested in traditional Ayurvedic support for heart health, but the scientific evidence on whether it works is weak. More importantly, this herb interacts with a large number of medications by slowing how your body clears them — blood thinners, diabetes drugs, and many others.

Check your exact medications with our tool before you start, and run it by your pharmacist or doctor first.

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 Ajuna Chhal / Bark, straight from the product label.

Brand Vedic Herbs
Barcode (UPC) 850049510295
Net contents 100 Gram(s); 3.52 Ounce(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Aug 22, 2025
DSLD ID 336141
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Ajuna Chhal / Bark by Vedic 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:
3 Gram(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
3 Gram(s)
Servings per container
33
UPC/BARCODE
850049510295
IngredientAmount% DV
Arjuna3 Gram(s)--

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Label statements
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General Statements

Assisting the Indian tribal community

The Vedic Store Scan with mobile camera Follow us Facebook Instagram X YouTube Stay fit, stay healthy. Let's try some yoga Surya Namaskar Meditation Mula Bandha Navasana

Individual responses to Arjuna's potential benefits may vary.

For comments/feedback: [email protected] 1-612-88-VEDIC www.vedicjuices.com

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Formulation

100% natural 100% original

No preservatives No artificial color, flavor Gluten free Non GMO

Purity guarantee process Sorted Washed Dried

Vegan 100% veg

Authentic premium quality

Food allergens: Does not contain - Fish, meat or milk.

Color variation may occur batch to batch due to natural ingredient & climatic variations, but the nutritional values remain constant. We source the finest quality from Indian farms & forests.

Brand IP Statement(s)

Vedic Herbs Your Health Matters

Formula

Terminalia arjuna/White Marudah

Arjuna contains various bioactive compounds, including triterpenoids, flavonoids, and tannins. Arjuna is valued for its cardioprotective properties and known to support - Healthy cholesterol levels. Healthy cardio-vascular function.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Direction for use: As a powder consume 3 grams mixed with honey/warm water or milk. Twice daily after meal.

Add healthy herbs to your daily routine, along with walking, meditation & yoga.

Arjuna can be used in various forms even as a part of traditional ayurvedic preparations as below - Powder Capsules or tablets Decoction (Kashayam) - Boil Arjuna bark, strain, and consume. Tea - Steep Arjuna powder in hot water for herbal tea. Tincture - Use a few drops in water.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

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

Precautions

Prior to using Arjuna or any supplement, it is advisable to consult with a healthcare provider, particularly if you have underlying health conditions or are taking medications.

"The oxygen absorber and silica gel in this packaging preserve product quality by absorbing excess oxygen and moisture. They are not meant for consumption and should be removed before consuming the contents."

Keep out of reach of children.

Storage

Store in a cool & dry place. Keep away from humidity & direct sun light.

Seals/Symbols

FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) Mfg. Lic No. 12223999000032

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Ajuna Chhal / Bark by Vedic Herbs label

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Ajuna Chhal / Bark label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Ajuna Chhal / Bark by Vedic Herbs

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

Serving size3 Gram(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container33 Amounts shown are per serving.

Arjuna

Interacts with
933 drugs
3 Gram(s) per serving

Terminalia is a group of traditional Ayurvedic tree species (most notably Terminalia arjuna) used for heart, digestive, and general wellness purposes....

Arjuna monograph & interactions
Interaction report

Ajuna Chhal / Bark by Vedic Herbs Drug Interactions

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933 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Arjuna 933

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Ajuna Chhal / Bark interact with 933 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Ajuna Chhal / Bark interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Arjuna

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Ajuna Chhal / Bark 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.

Arjuna7 drug types · 933 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Theoretically, concomitant use of Terminalia arjuna with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs may increase the risk of bleeding in some patients.
In vitro, Terminalia arjuna bark extract inhibits platelet aggregation, decreases platelet activation, and shows antithrombotic properties.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, concomitant use of Terminalia bellirica or Terminalia chebula with antidiabetes drugs could affect blood sugar control and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Animal and in vitro research shows that Terminalia bellirica and Terminalia chebula fruit and seed extract have hypoglycemic effects.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Chlorzoxazone (Parafon Forte, Paraflex)

Theoretically, use of Terminalia chebula may increase the risk of adverse effects from chlorzoxazone.
Animal research shows that enteral administration of Terminalia chebula for 15 days prior to administration of chlorzoxazone increases blood levels of chlorzoxazone and decreases chlorzoxazone clearance. It is speculated that Terminalia chebula reduces the metabolism of chlorzoxazone by inhibiting cytochrome P450 2E1.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 2C9 (Cyp2C9) Substrates

Theoretically, use of Terminalia arjuna may increase the levels and clinical effects of CYP2C9 substrates.
In vitro research shows that Terminalia arjuna extract inhibits CYP2C9 enzymes and reduces CYP2C9 substrate metabolism.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 2D6 (Cyp2D6) Substrates

Theoretically, use of Terminalia arjuna may increase the levels and clinical effects of CYP2D6 substrates.
In vitro research shows that Terminalia arjuna extract inhibits CYP2D6 enzymes and reduces CYP2D6 substrate metabolism.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates

Theoretically, use of Terminalia arjuna may increase the levels and clinical effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
In vitro research shows that Terminalia arjuna extract inhibits CYP3A4 enzymes and reduces CYP3A4 substrate metabolism.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Omeprazole (Prilosec)

Theoretically, use of Terminalia chebula may increase the risk of adverse effects from omeprazole.
Animal research shows that enteral administration of Terminalia chebula for 15 days prior to administration of omeprazole increases blood levels of omeprazole and decreases omeprazole clearance. It is speculated that Terminalia chebula reduces the metabolism of omeprazole by inhibiting cytochrome P450 2C19.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Arjuna full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Ajuna Chhal / Bark, from the product label.

Vedic Herbs

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Name
Sumitra Remedies LLC
City
New Brunswick
State
NJ
ZipCode
08901
Phone Number
1-612-888-3342
Web Address
www.vedicjuices.com
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Ajuna Chhal / Bark by Vedic Herbs: Common Questions

Does Ajuna Chhal / Bark by Vedic Herbs interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Ajuna Chhal / Bark has a known interaction with 933 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Ajuna Chhal / Bark 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 information about Arjuna in pregnancy and breastfeeding, and the data advises against use at those times. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.
Does Arjuna actually work for heart health or high cholesterol?
We don't have enough reliable evidence in our data to say whether it works. The traditional uses — for heart support, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure — haven't been proven in strong clinical studies yet. You'd want to discuss this with your doctor if that's why you're interested.
What are the side effects?
We don't have documented side effects on file from clinical trials. What we do know is that in short-term studies it's been generally well tolerated, but long-term safety data isn't strong.
Does it matter which brand of Arjuna I buy?
Yes, potentially. The safety data notes that quality varies between products, so if you do use it, paying attention to quality and brand reputation makes sense.
What is Arjuna used for traditionally?
It's a traditional Ayurvedic herb used to support the heart and cardiovascular system. But again, we don't have strong scientific evidence that it does what tradition claims.

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The Full Monographs Behind Ajuna Chhal / Bark’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Terminalia

Interacts with 933 drugs

Terminalia is a group of traditional Ayurvedic tree species (most notably Terminalia arjuna) used for heart, digestive, and general wellness purposes. Some small studies suggest possible ben...

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Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Ajuna Chhal / Bark'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 9 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.

Terminalia 9 references
  1. Sabu, M. C. and Kuttan, R. Anti-diabetic activity of medicinal plants and its relationship with their antioxidant property. J Ethnopharmacol. 2002;81(2):155-160. PubMed
  2. Rao, N. K. and Nammi, S. Antidiabetic and renoprotective effects of the chloroform extract of Terminalia chebula Retz. seeds in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. BMC.Complement Altern.Med 2006;6:17. PubMed
  3. Murali, Y. K., Anand, P., Tandon, V., Singh, R., Chandra, R., and Murthy, P. S. Long-term effects of Terminalia chebula Retz. on hyperglycemia and associated hyperlipidemia, tissue glycogen content and in vitro release of insulin in streptozotocin induced
  4. Senthilkumar, G. P. and Subramanian, S. Evaluation of antioxidant potential of Terminalia chebula fruits studies in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. Pharmaceutical Biology (Netherlands) 2007;45:511-518.
  5. Malik N, Dhawan V, Bahl A, Kaul D. Inihbitory effects of Terminalia arjuna on platelet activation in vitro in healthy subjects and patients with coronary artery disease. Platelets. 2009;20(3):183-1190.
  6. Varghese A, Savai J, Pandita N, Gaud RS. In vitro modulatory effects of Terminalia arjuna, arjunic acid, arjunetin, and arjungenin on CYP3A4, CYP2D6, and CYP2C9 enzyme activity in human liver microsomes. Toxicology Reports. 2015(2):806-16. PubMed
  7. Wu G, Dong Z, Dong J, et al. Effects of mongolian medicine Terminalia chebula Retz. on 6 CYP450 enzymes in rats. Int J Clin Exp Pathol 2020;13(12):3128-3138.
  8. Das A, Naveen J, Sreerama YN, Gnanesh Kumar BS, Baskaran V. Low-glycemic foods with wheat, barley and herbs (Terminalia chebula, Terminalia bellerica and Emblica officinalis) inhibit a-amylase, a-glucosidase and DPP-IV activity in high fat and low dose st
  9. Eltimamy M, Elshamarka M, Aboelsaad M, Sayed M, Moawad H. Effects of alcoholic extract of Terminalia Chebula dried fruit on blood biochemical profile in diabetic rats. J Diabetes Metab Disord 2022;21(1):159-170. PubMed

See these in context on the Terminalia monograph →

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