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Arjuna Ghee Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Pure Indian 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
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Arjuna Ghee 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

Arjuna Ghee is a dietary supplement by Pure Indian Foods 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 Bark Extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Arjuna Ghee by Pure Indian 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.

Arjuna Ghee contains one active ingredient: Arjuna Bark Extract, a traditional Ayurvedic botanical used for heart and circulation support. The product is formulated as a powder and also includes water as an inactive ingredient.

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: supports a healthy cardiovascular system.
  • We looked for evidence on: Angina, Coronary heart disease (CHD), Heart failure, Hyperlipidemia, Hypertension, Circulation — 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 for Arjuna Bark Extract is insufficient to establish how well it works. Our data shows no reliable evidence rating for obesity, high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia), high blood pressure (hypertension), or chest pain (angina)—all conditions this ingredient is traditionally associated with.

That doesn't mean it doesn't work; it means we don't yet have solid clinical proof one way or the other.

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 Bark Extract is generally well tolerated in short-term studies, though long-term safety and product quality vary depending on where and how it's made. The safety data advises against use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding because there isn't enough information to know it's safe in those situations.

If you're pregnant, nursing, or planning to be, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting this supplement.

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.

Check with your pharmacist if you take any blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs, diabetes medications, muscle relaxants like chlorzoxazone, heartburn medications like omeprazole, or any drug that's metabolized by your liver—including many antidepressants, heart medications, and pain relievers. The Arjuna Bark Extract can raise drug levels and cause unwanted effects.

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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 Ghee may appeal to you if you're exploring traditional Ayurvedic support for heart health, but it's not a casual add-on—it has real interaction potential with common medications. Anyone taking blood thinners, diabetes drugs, heartburn or muscle relaxant medications, or drugs processed by the liver should check their specific prescriptions before using this product.

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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 Jun 20, 2024.

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 Arjuna Ghee, straight from the product label.

Brand Pure Indian Foods
Barcode (UPC) 850013619511
Net contents 5.3 Ounce(s); 150 Gram(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jun 20, 2024
DSLD ID 312775
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Powder
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 Arjuna Ghee by Pure Indian 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:
5 Gram(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
5 Gram(s)
Servings per container
30
UPC/BARCODE
850013619511
IngredientAmount% DV
Calories45 Calorie(s)--
Cholesterol8 mg3%
Total Fat5 Gram(s)8%
Saturated Fat3 Gram(s)15%
Arjuna Bark Extract5 Gram(s)--

Other ingredients: Water

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Label statements
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Storage

Refrigerate after opening for maximum freshness

Formulation

Gluten free Non-GMO

Certified Organic by NJDA

Hand made Grassfed Ayurvedic Supports a healthy cardiovascular system

Organic

Precautions

Keep out of reach of children.

Please consult your healthcare practitioner if you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medication or have a medical condition, or if you experience an allergic reaction.

Please consult your healthcare practitioner if you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medication or have a medical condition, or if you experience an allergic reaction.

Contains: Milk

Seals/Symbols

USDA Organic Whole30 Approved

General Statements

Pure Indian Foods since 1889

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: As an herbal dietary supplement, for adults, take 1 teaspoon with warm water, up to 2 times per day, or as directed.

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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Arjuna Ghee by Pure Indian Foods label

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Arjuna Ghee label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Arjuna Ghee by Pure Indian Foods

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

Serving size5 Gram(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.

Arjuna Bark Extract

Interacts with
933 drugs
5 Gram(s) per serving Form: Ghee

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

Arjuna Bark Extract monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Arjuna Ghee by Pure Indian Foods Drug Interactions

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933 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Arjuna Bark Extract 933

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Arjuna Ghee interact with 933 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Arjuna Ghee interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Arjuna Bark Extract

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Arjuna Ghee 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.

Arjuna Bark Extract7 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 Bark Extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Arjuna Ghee, from the product label.

Pure Indian Foods

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Name
Pure Indian Foods
Street Address
PO Box 296
City
Princeton Jct.
State
NJ
ZipCode
08550
Phone Number
1-877-588-4433
Web Address
pureindianfoods.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Arjuna Ghee by Pure Indian Foods: Common Questions

Does Arjuna Ghee by Pure Indian Foods interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Arjuna Ghee 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?
Arjuna Ghee 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 Arjuna Ghee if I'm on blood thinners?
Not without checking with your pharmacist first. Arjuna Bark Extract thins the blood itself and may increase your bleeding risk if combined with blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs like warfarin or aspirin. Your doctor or pharmacist needs to review your specific medication.
Will this help my cholesterol or blood pressure?
We don't have reliable evidence yet to say whether Arjuna Bark Extract actually works for high cholesterol or high blood pressure. That doesn't mean it won't help—we just don't have solid clinical proof either way.
Is it safe to take long-term?
Short-term safety looks reasonable in studies, but we don't have good long-term safety data. Quality can also vary from product to product, so consistency matters. If you're thinking long-term use, discuss it with your pharmacist.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
The safety data advises against it—there isn't enough information to know if it's safe during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor before using this supplement in those situations.
What happens if I take this with my diabetes medication?
Arjuna Bark Extract lowers blood sugar, so combined with diabetes drugs, it could drop your levels too low (hypoglycemia). Your pharmacist needs to review your specific diabetes medication and dosing before you start.
What exactly is Arjuna Bark Extract?
It's an extract from the bark of the Terminalia arjuna tree, used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine for heart and circulation health. This product contains only that one active ingredient.

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The Full Monographs Behind Arjuna Ghee’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...

Read the full Terminalia monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Arjuna Ghee'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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