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Banaba Leaf Extract 250 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by NusaPure

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

Banaba Leaf Extract 250 mg is a dietary supplement by NusaPure 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 Leaf Extract 250 mg by NusaPure

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: banaba leaf extract at 250 mg per capsule. Banaba is a plant extract traditionally used to support blood sugar and metabolic health.

The capsule also holds several inactive ingredients — cellulose, silica, magnesium stearate, and rice flour — which serve as binders and fillers to form the capsule.

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 leaf extract isn't yet established for the uses it's marketed for. Our data rates it as having insufficient reliable evidence for diabetes, prediabetes (impaired glucose tolerance), and metabolic syndrome.

That doesn't mean it doesn't work — it means the studies so far aren't robust enough to make a confident claim. If you're considering it for any of these purposes, talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist about whether the current evidence fits your situation.

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 short-term studies, but long-term safety data is limited. Side effects reported in trials using banaba-containing products include dizziness, headache, tremor, weakness, and stomach upset — though it's unclear whether banaba, another ingredient in those products, or the combination caused them.

The safety data advises against use during pregnancy and while nursing because there isn't enough information to know it's safe in those situations. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.

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 taking this product, double-check with your doctor or pharmacist if you're on blood pressure medications or diabetes drugs — both could have stronger effects when combined with banaba. Additionally, if you take other medications that use OATP transporters for absorption (a protein in your intestines and liver), banaba might reduce how much of those drugs your body absorbs, making them less effective.

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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 Leaf Extract might appeal to you if you're exploring blood sugar support, but the evidence for it isn't strong yet. It's most important to be cautious if you take blood pressure or diabetes medications — the additive effects could be risky.

Check your exact medications with your doctor or pharmacist before you start, especially if you're on any prescription drugs.

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 Feb 22, 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 Banaba Leaf Extract 250 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand NusaPure
Barcode (UPC) X001WOIXQH
Net contents 200 Veg Cap(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Feb 22, 2024
DSLD ID 307276
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
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 Leaf Extract 250 mg by NusaPure, 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 Veggie Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Veggie Capsule(s)
Servings per container
200
UPC/BARCODE
X001WOIXQH
IngredientAmount% DV
Banaba Leaf Extract250 mg--

Other ingredients: Cellulose, Silica, Magnesium Stearate, Rice Flour

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: For adults, take one (1) capsule daily, preferably with meals.

Precautions

Warning: For adults only. Keep out of reach of children.

Consult physician if pregnant/nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition (including diabetes or low blood sugar).

Do not eat freshness packet.

Allergen information: Not manufactured with yeast, wheat, gluten, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place after opening.

General Statements

Please recycle.

New

Formulation

Natural color variation may occur in this product.

GMO free Made with Non-GMO ingredients Gluten free FDA Registered Facility

Assembled in USA Tested Supports normal nutritional supplementation Made under strict GMP guidelines Max strength

Suitable for vegetarians/vegans

Allergen information: Not manufactured with yeast, wheat, gluten, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients.

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.

Seals/Symbols

Premium quality Assembled in USA

Manufactured in a cGMP inspected facility

Formula

Min. 2% corosolic acid

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

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Banaba Leaf Extract 250 mg by NusaPure label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Banaba Leaf Extract 250 mg by NusaPure

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

Serving size1 Veggie Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container200 Amounts shown are per serving.

Banaba Leaf Extract

Interacts with
299 drugs
250 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: Cellulose, Silica, Magnesium Stearate, Rice Flour. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Banaba Leaf Extract 250 mg by NusaPure 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 Leaf Extract 250 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 Leaf Extract 250 mg, from the product label.

NusaPure

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Name
Gmax Central, LLC
Street Address
500 Westover Dr. #92909
City
Sanford
State
NC
ZipCode
27330
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Banaba Leaf Extract 250 mg by NusaPure: Common Questions

Does Banaba Leaf Extract 250 mg by NusaPure interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Banaba Leaf Extract 250 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 Leaf Extract 250 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 this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
The safety data advises against banaba during pregnancy and while nursing because there isn't enough information to know it's safe. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized guidance based on your situation.
Does banaba extract actually work for blood sugar?
The evidence isn't established yet — we rate it as having insufficient reliable evidence for diabetes and prediabetes. Research is ongoing, but we can't make a confident claim about its effectiveness at this time.
What side effects might I experience?
Banaba appears well tolerated overall. Some people using banaba-containing products reported dizziness, headache, tremor, weakness, and stomach upset, though it's unclear whether banaba alone caused those or another ingredient did. Most people don't report side effects.
Is this safe to take long-term?
Short-term studies show it's well tolerated, but we don't have solid safety data for long-term use. If you're thinking about taking it regularly, check with your doctor or pharmacist first.
What's in the capsule besides the banaba extract?
The capsule contains cellulose, silica, magnesium stearate, and rice flour — these are inactive ingredients that help form and stabilize the capsule.

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The Full Monographs Behind Banaba Leaf Extract 250 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 Leaf Extract 250 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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