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Dietary supplement

Ba Ji Tian Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Hawaii Pharm

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

Ba Ji Tian is a dietary supplement by Hawaii Pharm with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for kidney 'yang' tonic in traditional chinese medicine, low libido and erectile concerns, bone and joint health.Based on those ingredients, 86 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are wildcrafted Ba Ji Tian extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Ba Ji Tian by Hawaii 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

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: a wildcrafted Ba Ji Tian extract, which is a plant preparation used in traditional practice. The liquid form also contains vegetable palm glycerin, pharmaceutical-grade alcohol, and artesian Hawaiian purified water as inactive ingredients.

Does it work?

Moderate 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

This product doesn't appear to be marketed for a specific use, so we graded Ba Ji Tian's overall clinical evidence instead.

Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports Ba Ji Tian for:

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.
  • Since the label doesn't commit to one use, we graded the ingredient's overall clinical evidence instead.
  • On file: Depression — rated "Possibly Effective" (Natural Medicines).

Ba Ji Tian extract is rated possibly effective for depression based on available data. That means there's some evidence it may help, but it's not conclusive — more research would strengthen what we know.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Ba Ji Tian

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.

Ba Ji Tian is generally used in traditional medicine, but human safety data are limited, so caution is warranted. The safety data during pregnancy advise against use, and there isn't enough reliable information to use it while breastfeeding — talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for you in either situation.

No adverse effects are documented in the data we hold.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Ba Ji Tian

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 — Ba Ji Tian.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 86 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.

If you take antidiabetes drugs (including glimepiride or any other blood sugar medication), check your exact prescriptions with the interaction tool below before you start — ba ji tian can raise or lower blood glucose levels, and you may need dose adjustments and closer monitoring.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and some safety-information gaps remain.

Ba Ji Tian extract may be worth considering if you're exploring options for depression and antidiabetes drugs aren't a concern for you. If you take any blood sugar medication, check your specific drugs on this page and discuss the product with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.

The same goes if you're pregnant or nursing.

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 Oct 23, 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 Ba Ji Tian, straight from the product label.

Brand Hawaii Pharm
Barcode (UPC) 0787699216225
Net contents 4 Fluid Ounce(s); 120 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Oct 23, 2020
DSLD ID 237250
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 Ba Ji Tian by Hawaii 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:
1 mL
Servings per container
120
UPC/BARCODE
0787699216225
IngredientAmount% DV
wildcrafted Ba Ji Tian extract970 mg--

Other ingredients: Vegetable Palm Glycerin, pharmaceutical grade Alcohol, artesian Hawaiian purified Water

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Label statements
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General Statements

Hawaii Pharm Herbal Extract Highest quality since 2008

Made with Aloha!

Formulation

Contains no GMO, gluten, artificial colors, heavy metals, preservatives, pesticides, fertilizers.

Super concentrated liquid herbal extract. Dry herb/menstruum ratio: 1:3.

Manufactured in an FDA registered facility.

Non GMO Gluten free

Made in USA, Hawaii

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions for use: Shake well before using. Take about 20-30 drops (0.7-1 ml, one full squeeze of the dropper bulb) to 2-4 oz of juice or water up to 4 times per day.

Precautions

Warning: Keep out of the reach of children.

May have contraindications. We recommend to seek expert medical advice before taking.

Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredients.

Consult a physician before using during pregnancy, if nursing or taking any medications.

Do not use if seal is broken or missing.

Storage

Store in a cool dry place.

Formula

(Morindae officinalis)

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Dietary Supplement

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.

Seals/Symbols

FDA Registered Facility Made in United States of America USA

See for yourself

Ba Ji Tian by Hawaii Pharm label

The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Ba Ji Tian by Hawaii Pharm

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

Serving size0.7 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container120 Amounts shown are per serving.

Wildcrafted Ba Ji Tian extract

Interacts with
86 drugs
970 mg per serving

Ba Ji Tian is a root used in Traditional Chinese Medicine, mostly to 'tonify the kidneys' and support energy, sexual function, and bone health. Modern...

Wildcrafted Ba Ji Tian extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Vegetable Palm Glycerin, Pharmaceutical grade Alcohol, Artesian Hawaiian purified Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Ba Ji Tian by Hawaii Pharm Drug Interactions

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86 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Ba Ji Tian 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.

wildcrafted Ba Ji Tian extract1 drug type · 86 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Animal research shows that taking ba ji tian extracts might increase or decrease blood glucose levels. Theoretically ba ji tian might have additive effects or attenuate the effects antidiabetes drugs. Monitor blood glucose levels closely; dose adjustments of antidiabetes drugs might be necessary. Some antidiabetes drugs include glimepiride (Amaryl), glyburide (DiaBeta, Glynase PresTab, Micronase), insulin, metformin (Glucophage), pioglitazone (Actos), rosiglitazone (Avandia), and others.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Ba Ji Tian, from the product label.

Hawaii Pharm

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Name
Hawaii Pharm LLC
City
Honolulu
State
HI
ZipCode
96815
Web Address
www.hawaiipharm.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Ba Ji Tian by Hawaii Pharm: Common Questions

Does Ba Ji Tian by Hawaii Pharm interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Ba Ji Tian has a known interaction with 86 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Ba Ji Tian 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.
Will Ba Ji Tian help my depression?
Ba Ji Tian extract is rated possibly effective for depression, which means there's some supporting evidence but it's not definitive. How well it works for you as an individual is something to discuss with your doctor or mental-health provider.
Is it safe to take Ba Ji Tian if I'm pregnant?
No — the safety data advise against using Ba Ji Tian during pregnancy. Talk with your doctor about other options that may be safer for you and your baby.
Can I take Ba Ji Tian while breastfeeding?
There isn't enough reliable safety data to know whether it's safe while breastfeeding. Check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting, since they can weigh the risks and benefits for your situation.
What are the side effects of Ba Ji Tian?
No adverse effects are documented in the data we hold, but human safety data overall are limited. If you notice any unusual symptoms after taking it, let your doctor or pharmacist know.
Does this product have any fillers?
Yes — the liquid contains vegetable palm glycerin, pharmaceutical-grade alcohol, and artesian Hawaiian purified water as inactive ingredients to deliver the Ba Ji Tian extract.

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Sources & How We Checked

Ba Ji Tian'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 2 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.

Ba Ji Tian 2 references
  1. Soon, Y. Y. and Tan, B. K. Evaluation of the hypoglycemic and anti-oxidant activities of Morinda officinalis in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. Singapore Med J 2002;43(2):077-085.
  2. Du Y, Zheng Q, Ou ZH, et al. Efficacy and safety of Morinda officinalis oligosaccharide capsules for depressive disorder: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Braz J Psychiatry 2021;43(3):306-313. PubMed

See these in context on the Ba Ji Tian monograph →

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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