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Banaba Extract 60 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Doctor's A-Z

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

Banaba Extract 60 mg is a dietary supplement by Doctor's A-Z with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for blood sugar support, type 2 diabetes, weight management.Based on those ingredients, 299 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Banaba leaf extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Banaba Extract 60 mg by Doctor's A-Z

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: 60 mg of banaba leaf extract. Banaba is a plant whose leaves have been studied for potential effects on blood sugar and blood pressure.

The capsule also includes rice flour and gelatin as inactive ingredients (the typical binders and fillers that hold a supplement together).

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
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 assessable

This is a single-ingredient Banaba product and its label doesn't state a use — see Banaba's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The evidence for banaba extract isn't yet strong enough to rate. Our data shows insufficient reliable evidence for diabetes, prediabetes (impaired glucose tolerance), and metabolic syndrome—which means studies so far haven't been conclusive enough to say whether it works for these purposes.

If you're considering it for blood sugar or metabolic health, talk with your doctor about whether it makes sense for you and what the current research actually shows.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Banaba

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.

Banaba extract appears to be generally well tolerated in short-term studies, but long-term safety isn't well established—so we don't know how it holds up with months or years of use. In trials, a product combining banaba with another plant (Padang cassia) reported dizziness, headache, tremor, weakness, palpitations, stomach upset, and sweating, though it's unclear whether banaba alone caused these or if the other ingredient was responsible.

During pregnancy, there isn't enough safety data, so the evidence advises against use. For nursing, no reliable safety information exists, so avoid it while breastfeeding.

If you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or nursing, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Banaba

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 — Banaba.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 299 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 any blood pressure medications or blood sugar medications, double-check with your pharmacist or doctor before starting banaba—it can lower both and may cause additive effects. Also confirm whether any of your medications depend on OATP transporters for absorption; banaba may reduce their effectiveness.

No interactions are documented for ingredients we could not check, as this product contains only banaba extract.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Banaba extract may appeal to you if you're interested in plant-based approaches to blood sugar or blood pressure, but the evidence for effectiveness isn't established yet. Anyone taking blood pressure or blood sugar medications should check their specific drugs with their pharmacist or doctor before starting—the risk of dangerously low readings is real.

Pregnant women and nursing mothers should avoid it. Have a conversation with your own healthcare provider about whether this fits your situation.

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 Dec 23, 2011.

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 Banaba Extract 60 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Doctor's A-Z
Barcode (UPC) 087614056142
Net contents 90 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Dec 23, 2011
DSLD ID 3294
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Banaba Extract 60 mg by Doctor's A-Z, 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:
1 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
UPC/BARCODE
087614056142
IngredientAmount% DV
Banaba leaf extract60 mg--

Other ingredients: Rice Flour, Gelatin, May contain one or both of the following

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Label statements
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General Statements

High potency

Formula

2% Carosolic Acid

FDA Statement of Identity

Standardized Herbal Supplement

Precautions

~ Do not use if seal is broken.

~ Keep out of reach of children.

Storage

~ Store in a cool, dry place.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take one capsule three times per day with water.

General

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Banaba Extract 60 mg by Doctor's A-Z

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

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Amounts shown are per serving.

Banaba leaf extract

Interacts with
299 drugs
60 mg per serving Form: Corosolic Acid

Banaba is a leaf extract most often used to help support healthy blood sugar, and small early studies suggest its active compound corosolic acid may m...

Banaba leaf extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Rice Flour, Gelatin, May contain one or both of the following. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Banaba Extract 60 mg by Doctor's A-Z Drug Interactions

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299Drugs
299 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Banaba Extract 60 mg 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.

Banaba leaf extract3 drug types · 299 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, concomitant use of banaba and hypoglycemic drugs might have additive effects.
Human and animal research suggests that banaba can lower blood glucose levels.

Likelihood Probable Evidence B
Antihypertensive Drugs

Theoretically, concomitant use of banaba and antihypertensive drugs might cause additive effects.
Human and animal research suggests that banaba can lower blood pressure.

Likelihood Probable Evidence B
Organic Anion-Transporting Polypeptide Substrates (Oatp)

Theoretically, concomitant use of banaba with substrates of OATP might reduce the bioavailability of the OATP substrate.
In vitro research shows that banaba inhibits OATP, particularly OATP2B1. OATPs are expressed in the small intestine and liver and are responsible for the absorption of drugs and other compounds.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Banaba Extract 60 mg, from the product label.

Doctor's A-Z

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Name
Doctor's A-Z
Street Address
PO Box 248
City
Mapleton
State
ND
ZipCode
58059
Web Address
www.doctorsa-z.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Banaba Extract 60 mg by Doctor's A-Z: Common Questions

Does Banaba Extract 60 mg by Doctor's A-Z interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Banaba Extract 60 mg has a known interaction with 299 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Banaba Extract 60 mg 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 banaba if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No—the safety data advises against it during pregnancy because there isn't enough information. For nursing, no reliable safety information exists either, so you should avoid it while breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're pregnant, planning pregnancy, or nursing.
Does banaba extract actually lower blood sugar?
Human and animal research suggests it can, but our data shows insufficient reliable evidence to say whether it works for diabetes or prediabetes. The evidence isn't yet strong enough to rate its effectiveness for these conditions. Your doctor can help you understand what current research shows and whether it's right for you.
What side effects have been reported?
Banaba extract appears well tolerated overall. A product combining banaba with another plant reported dizziness, headache, tremor, weakness, palpitations, stomach upset, and sweating—though it's unclear whether banaba alone caused these or if the combination was responsible.
Is it safe to take long-term?
Short-term studies show it's generally well tolerated, but long-term safety isn't well established. We don't have enough data on what happens with months or years of use, so talk with your pharmacist or doctor if you're thinking about taking it regularly.
What exactly is banaba leaf extract?
It's an extract from the leaves of the banaba plant, a tropical tree. Human and animal research suggests it may lower blood pressure and blood sugar, though the evidence isn't conclusive yet.

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The Full Monographs Behind Banaba Extract 60 mg’s Ingredients

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

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Sources & How We Checked

Banaba Extract 60 mg'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 7 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.

Banaba 7 references
  1. Judy WV, Hari SP, Stogsdill WW, et al. Antidiabetic activity of a standardized extract (Glucosol) from Lagerstroemia speciosa leaves in Type II diabetics. A dose-dependence study. J Ethnopharmacol 2003;87:115-7. PubMed
  2. Kakuda T, Sakane I, Takihara T, et al. Hypoglycemic effect of extracts from Lagerstroemia speciosa L. leaves in genetically diabetic KK-AY mice. Biosci Biotechnol Biochem 1996;60:204-8.
  3. Fukushima, M., Matsuyama, F., Ueda, N., Egawa, K., Takemoto, J., Kajimoto, Y., Yonaha, N., Miura, T., Kaneko, T., Nishi, Y., Mitsui, R., Fujita, Y., Yamada, Y., and Seino, Y. Effect of corosolic acid on postchallenge plasma glucose levels. Diabetes Res C PubMed
  4. Yamaguchi, Y., Yamada, K., Yoshikawa, N., Nakamura, K., Haginaka, J., and Kunitomo, M. Corosolic acid prevents oxidative stress, inflammation and hypertension in SHR/NDmcr-cp rats, a model of metabolic syndrome. Life Sci 11-25-2006;79(26):2474-2479. PubMed
  5. Fuchikami H, Satoh H, Tsujimoto M, Ohdo S, Ohtani H, Sawada Y. Effects of herbal extracts on the function of human organic anion-transporting polypeptide OATP-B. Drug Metab Dispos 2006;34:577-82. PubMed
  6. Manaf A, Tjandrawinata RR, Malinda D. Insulin sensitizer in prediabetes: a clinical study with DLBS3233, a combined bioactive fraction of Cinnamomum burmanii and Lagerstroemia speciosa. Drug Des Devel Ther. 2016;10:1279-89. PubMed
  7. Tjokroprawiro A, Murtiwi S, Tjandrawinata RR. DLBS3233, a combined bioactive fraction of Cinnamomum burmanii and Lagerstroemia speciosa, in type-2 diabetes mellitus patients inadequately controlled by metformin and other oral antidiabetic agents. J Comple

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