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Banaba Extract Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herbadiet

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

Banaba Extract is a dietary supplement by Herbadiet 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 powder. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Banaba Extract by Herbadiet

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.

Herbadiet Banaba Extract is a single-ingredient powder: banaba leaf extract. That's it — there are no inactive ingredients listed.

Banaba is a plant from Southeast Asia traditionally used to support healthy blood sugar and metabolic function.

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: Diabetic support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Diabetes, Impaired glucose tolerance (prediabetes), Metabolic syndrome, Type 2 diabetes, Blood sugar management.
  • The closest evidence on file: Banaba is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Diabetes (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Banaba is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Impaired glucose tolerance (prediabetes), Metabolic syndrome.

The evidence for banaba extract is not yet established in reliable studies. We hold insufficient evidence to rate it for diabetes, prediabetes (impaired glucose tolerance), or metabolic syndrome.

While traditional use and early research hint at potential benefits, human trials haven't been robust enough to confirm whether it actually works for these conditions.

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 is generally well tolerated in the short term, but we don't have solid data on long-term safety, so use it cautiously and don't plan to take it indefinitely without checking in with your doctor or pharmacist. Some trial participants reported dizziness, headache, tremor, weakness, stomach upset, sweating, heart palpitations, and shakiness — though it's not entirely clear whether banaba alone caused these or whether they came from another ingredient in the product they were tested on.

You should avoid banaba extract during pregnancy and while breastfeeding, as safety data is insufficient.

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.

Before you take this product, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you're on blood sugar medication (insulin, metformin, sulfonylureas, GLP-1 agonists, and others), blood pressure medication, or any drug that uses the OATP transporter for absorption. These are Moderate severity interactions, and banaba could either add to the medication's effect or reduce how much of it you absorb.

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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.

Banaba extract may appeal to someone looking for traditional support for blood sugar, but the evidence hasn't been proven in rigorous human trials. If you take any diabetes or blood pressure medication, or any other regular prescription, talk with your pharmacist or doctor before you start — the interactions are real, and they could affect how well your drugs work or your blood sugar and pressure control.

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 Mar 25, 2021.

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, straight from the product label.

Brand Herbadiet
Net contents 0 Not Present
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Mar 25, 2021
DSLD ID 244294
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 Banaba Extract by Herbadiet, 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:
60 mg
Maximum serving Sizes:
120 mg
IngredientAmount% DV
Banaba leaf extract powder60 mg--

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Label statements
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Formula

Diabetic Support

Standardized Extract Powder Derived from Lagerstroemia Speciosa Leaves

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: As a dietary supplement, take up to 120mg daily, or as directed by physician.

Formulation

Free of fillers, binders, artificial ingredients, dairy, soy, wheat, gluten, yeast

V Vegan

Ethically Sourced Scientifically Tested Premium Grade Ingredients

Precautions

Keep out of reach of children.

Warning: Pregnant or lactating women should consult your physician before use.

Storage

Store in a dry, cool & dark.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

General Statements

Batch No. ARK-P07

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Banaba Extract by Herbadiet label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Banaba Extract by Herbadiet

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

Serving size60 mg Dosage formPowder Amounts shown are per serving.

Banaba leaf extract powder

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 powder monograph & interactions
Interaction report

Banaba Extract by Herbadiet 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 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 extract powder3 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, from the product label.

Herbadiet

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Name
Arkure Health Care
Street Address
11, Sector - 14
City
Rohtak
State
Haryana
ZipCode
124001
Web Address
www.herbadiet.in
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Banaba Extract by Herbadiet: Common Questions

Does Banaba Extract by Herbadiet interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Banaba Extract 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 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 on diabetes medication?
Not without checking first. Banaba can lower blood sugar on its own, so combining it with insulin or oral diabetes drugs could push your blood sugar dangerously low. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before starting.
Does banaba actually work for blood sugar or weight?
We don't have strong enough evidence to say. The studies so far haven't been rigorous enough to prove it works for diabetes, prediabetes, or metabolic syndrome.
Is it safe to take long-term?
Short-term use looks okay, but we don't know much about long-term safety. If you want to take it regularly, discuss that with your pharmacist or doctor.
Can I take banaba while pregnant or breastfeeding?
No. Safety data is not sufficient during pregnancy or nursing, so it's best avoided if you're pregnant or breastfeeding.
What side effects have been reported?
A few people in trials reported dizziness, headache, tremor, weakness, stomach upset, sweating, and heart palpitations — though these came from a product with two ingredients mixed together, so it's unclear which one caused them.
Does banaba extract have any fillers or added ingredients?
This product lists only banaba leaf extract powder with no other inactive ingredients.

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Banaba Extract'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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