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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 traditionally used to support blood sugar levels.

The capsule also contains inactive ingredients (cellulose, silica, magnesium stearate, and rice flour) that serve as fillers and binders.

Does it work?

Not established
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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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 Banaba's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: blood sugar support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Diabetes, Impaired glucose tolerance (prediabetes), Metabolic syndrome, Type 2 diabetes, Hyperglycemia.
  • 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 in managing blood sugar and metabolic health isn't yet established in our data. Studies haven't provided reliable evidence to rate whether it works for diabetes, prediabetes (impaired glucose tolerance), or metabolic syndrome.

That doesn't mean it's ineffective—it means we need more research to know for sure.

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, though long-term safety hasn't been thoroughly studied. Some trial participants using a combined product containing banaba and another plant (Padang cassia) reported dizziness, headache, tremor, weakness, and stomach upset, though it's unclear whether banaba alone caused these or if the other ingredient was responsible.

For pregnancy, the safety data advises against use—there isn't enough information to know it's safe. For nursing, avoid it as well; reliable safety information doesn't exist for 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.

Double-check this product if you take blood sugar–lowering drugs (antidiabetes medications)—banaba may lower glucose further, raising low blood sugar risk. Also confirm with your pharmacist if you take blood pressure medications, as banaba may lower blood pressure additively.

If you're on statins, antiretrovirals, immunosuppressants, or other drugs that rely on OATP transport proteins for absorption, check that too before you start.

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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 safety information is well characterized.

If you're interested in banaba for blood sugar support, know that the evidence for it isn't yet established and it may interact with diabetes and blood pressure medications. Check your exact medications with your own doctor or pharmacist before starting, especially if you take drugs to manage blood sugar or blood pressure.

Long-term safety data is limited, so this is worth a conversation with your healthcare provider.

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 Nov 22, 2022.

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 Nov 22, 2022
DSLD ID 274930
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) 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 1 capsule once daily, preferably with meals.

Precautions

Warning: For adults only.

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

Keep out of reach of children.

Do not eat freshness packet.

Allergen Information: Contains no yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.

Storage

Keep in bottle. Store in a cool, dry place after opening.

General Statements

Please recycle.

Formulation

Natural color variation may occur in this product.

GMO Free Made with Non-GMO Ingredients Gluten Free FDA Registered Facility

Assembled in USA Natural Supports healthy blood sugar levels within normal range Supports healthy weight management Supports healthy liver function Supports normal antioxidant activity Max Strength

Allergen Information: Contains no yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients.

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

Premium Quality Assembled in USA Gluten Free FDA Registered Facility

Manufactured in a cGMP Inspected Facility

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
4700 Millenia Boulevard, Suite 175 PMB 92909
City
Orlando
State
FL
ZipCode
32839
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 Banaba Leaf Extract if I'm pregnant or nursing?
No—the safety data advises against it during pregnancy, and there isn't enough information on breastfeeding to know it's safe. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about alternatives if you're considering it.
Does banaba actually work for blood sugar control?
The evidence in our data is insufficient to say. Studies haven't yet provided reliable proof that it works for diabetes, prediabetes, or metabolic syndrome, so we can't make a claim about its effectiveness.
What side effects should I watch for?
Banaba is generally well tolerated. In one study of a combined product, some people reported dizziness, headache, tremor, weakness, and stomach upset, though it's unclear if banaba alone caused those or if another ingredient was responsible.
Is this product safe to use long-term?
Long-term safety hasn't been well established in studies. Short-term use appears tolerable, but we don't have solid data on what happens with extended use.
What's in the capsule besides the banaba extract?
The capsule contains inactive fillers and binders: cellulose, silica, magnesium stearate, and rice flour.

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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.

Sources

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.

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 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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