Berberry Root Powder Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Berberry Root Powder against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
Berberry Root Powder is a dietary supplement by Bixa Botanical with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for blood sugar support, high cholesterol, digestive complaints.Based on those ingredients, 1,160 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated major. The ingredients most likely to interact are Berberis aristata powder. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Berberry Root Powder by Bixa Botanical
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.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product is a single-ingredient powder: Berberis aristata, also called tree turmeric. Berberine is its active alkaloid, the compound responsible for most of its effects on your body.
There are no other active ingredients and no inactive fillers listed.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence on Berberry Root Powder isn't established in our data. We hold insufficient reliable evidence to rate it for burns, diabetes, high cholesterol, wound healing, or heavy menstrual bleeding — the main uses traditionally claimed for it.
That doesn't mean it doesn't work; it means the research we have access to doesn't yet support a confident claim either way.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Berberry Root Powder is generally used in traditional medicine, but human safety data are limited. The most common side effect reported with a berberine product was nausea and other gastrointestinal symptoms — though that was from a combination product, not berberine alone.
No serious adverse effects have been reported when this powder is used by itself, but a thorough safety evaluation hasn't been done. Berberine may harm a developing fetus, so the safety data advises against use in pregnancy.
It can also pass into breast milk and may be harmful to nursing infants, so you should not take it while breastfeeding. If you're pregnant, planning pregnancy, or nursing, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.
Meds to double-check
Major interaction found
Check this powder against any immunosuppressants (tacrolimus, cyclosporine), blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs (warfarin, aspirin), blood pressure medications, sedating drugs, and any medication metabolized by your liver—especially through CYP3A4, CYP2D6, or CYP2C9. Use the interaction checker on this page with your exact prescriptions.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Major medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
This is a single-ingredient berberine supplement with real potential to interact with medications—especially immunosuppressants, blood thinners, and drugs cleared by your liver. If you're on any prescription medication, check it against our interaction tool before you buy.
It's not for use in pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jul 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
General information
Key facts about Berberry Root Powder, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Bixa Botanical |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 8904289002415 |
| Net contents | 200 Gram(s); 7 Ounce(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jul 23, 2020 |
| DSLD ID | 229596 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Powder |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Women (not pregnant or lactating) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Berberry Root Powder by Bixa Botanical, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Berberis aristata powder | 3 Gram(s) | -- |
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: One- two teaspoon with warm water daily as required or as directed by your health practitioner.
Brand IP Statement(s)
Trademark of Bixa Botanical INC, USA
Formulation
Supports healthy liver & kidney functions
Vegan
Non GMO
FDA Statement of Identity
Herbal Food Supplement
FDA Disclaimer Statement
Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and this product is a food supplement and not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Precautions
Warning: Consuming this product can expose you to chemicals including lead which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.p65warnings.ca.gov/food.
This product is not intended for use by those with serious medical condition or pregnant or lactating women.
Consult your physician before use.
Do not use if seal is broken.
Keep out of reach of children.
Storage
Store in a cool and dry place.
General Statements
Product of India
Over 140 years of quality trust
More than a company, Bixa Botanical is a dream- to share the collective knowledge of five generations of a family with the world; secrets of Herbal Healing that have been painstakingly accumulated over over the last 140 years. Over 500 varieties of herbs are exclusively cleaned, processed and packed in the company's ultra-modern in-house facilities.
Mfg. Lic. No : MP25D/14/318
Seals/Symbols
Good manufacturing practices GMP K LBD (Kosher)
Formula
K LBD (Kosher)
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Berberry Root Powder by Bixa Botanical label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Berberry Root Powder by Bixa Botanical
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size3 Gram(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container66 Amounts shown are per serving.
Berberis aristata powder
Interacts with1,160 drugs
Tree turmeric (Berberis aristata) is a shrub used in traditional Indian (Ayurvedic) medicine, valued mainly for its berberine content. Early research...
Berberis aristata powder monograph & interactionsBerberry Root Powder by Bixa Botanical Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Berberry Root Powder by Bixa Botanical contains berberine, which interacts with a number of medications.
The most serious concerns are two immunosuppressants: tacrolimus (Prograf) and cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune). Berberine can slow how your liver breaks down these drugs, raising their levels in your blood to potentially unsafe amounts.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Beyond those, berberine inhibits several liver enzymes that clear other medications. This means it may increase blood levels of drugs processed by CYP3A4, CYP2D6, or CYP2C9 — a broad group that includes many common prescriptions.
Additionally, if you take blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs (like warfarin or aspirin), berberine may add to their blood-thinning effect. It can also theoretically boost the effects of blood pressure medications and sedating drugs.
Altogether, these interactions span 1,148 individual medications. Before you start this powder, run your exact prescriptions through the interaction checker on this page.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Berberry Root Powder interact with 1,160 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Berberry Root Powder interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Berberis aristata powder
Amlodipine BenzoateKaterzia
How Amlodipine Benzoate interacts with Berberry Root Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Berberis Aristata PowderAntihypertensive Drugs, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking tree turmeric along with antihypertensive drugs might have additive effects and increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Berberis Aristata Powder + Amlodipine Benzoate interactionAmlodipine BesilateIstin
How Amlodipine Besilate interacts with Berberry Root Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Berberis Aristata PowderAntihypertensive Drugs, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking tree turmeric along with antihypertensive drugs might have additive effects and increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Berberis Aristata Powder + Amlodipine Besilate interactionAmlodipine BesylateNorvasc
How Amlodipine Besylate interacts with Berberry Root Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Berberis Aristata PowderAntihypertensive Drugs, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking tree turmeric along with antihypertensive drugs might have additive effects and increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Berberis Aristata Powder + Amlodipine Besylate interactionAmlodipine Besylate, BenazeprilLotrel
How Amlodipine Besylate, Benazepril interacts with Berberry Root Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Berberis Aristata PowderCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, tree turmeric might increase the levels and clinical effects of drugs that are substrates of CYP3A4.
Read the full Berberis Aristata Powder + Amlodipine Besylate, Benazepril interactionAmlodipine, CelecoxibConsensi
How Amlodipine, Celecoxib interacts with Berberry Root Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Berberis Aristata PowderAntihypertensive Drugs, Cytochrome P450 2c9 (cyp2c9) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking tree turmeric along with antihypertensive drugs might have additive effects and increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Berberis Aristata Powder + Amlodipine, Celecoxib interactionAmmonium ChlorideAmmonium Chloride
How Ammonium Chloride interacts with Berberry Root Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Berberis Aristata PowderAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking tree turmeric along with antihypertensive drugs might have additive effects and increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Berberis Aristata Powder + Ammonium Chloride interactionAmobarbitalAmytal
How Amobarbital interacts with Berberry Root Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Berberis Aristata PowderCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, use of tree turmeric along with CNS depressants might increase the risk of additive therapeutic and adverse effects.
Read the full Berberis Aristata Powder + Amobarbital interactionAmobarbital, Ephedrine SulfateEphedrine & Amytal
How Amobarbital, Ephedrine Sulfate interacts with Berberry Root Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Berberis Aristata PowderCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, use of tree turmeric along with CNS depressants might increase the risk of additive therapeutic and adverse effects.
Read the full Berberis Aristata Powder + Amobarbital, Ephedrine Sulfate interactionAmobarbital, SecobarbitalTuinal
How Amobarbital, Secobarbital interacts with Berberry Root Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Berberis Aristata PowderCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, use of tree turmeric along with CNS depressants might increase the risk of additive therapeutic and adverse effects.
Read the full Berberis Aristata Powder + Amobarbital, Secobarbital interactionAmoxicillin, Omeprazole Magnesium, RifabutinTalicia
How Amoxicillin, Omeprazole Magnesium, Rifabutin interacts with Berberry Root Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Berberis Aristata PowderCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2c9 (cyp2c9) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, tree turmeric might increase the levels and clinical effects of drugs that are substrates of CYP3A4.
Read the full Berberis Aristata Powder + Amoxicillin, Omeprazole Magnesium, Rifabutin interactionAmphetamineAdensys XR-ODT, Adzenys ER, Dyanavel XR, Mydayis
How Amphetamine interacts with Berberry Root Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Berberis Aristata PowderCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, tree turmeric might increase the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
Read the full Berberis Aristata Powder + Amphetamine interactionAmphetamine Aspartate, Amphetamine Sulfate, Dextroamphetamine Saccharate, Dextroamphetamine SulfateAdderall, Adderall XR
How Amphetamine Aspartate, Amphetamine Sulfate, Dextroamphetamine Saccharate, Dextroamphetamine Sulfate interacts with Berberry Root Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Berberis Aristata PowderCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, tree turmeric might increase the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
Read the full Berberis Aristata Powder + Amphetamine Aspartate, Amphetamine Sulfate, Dextroamphetamine Saccharate, Dextroamphetamine Sulfate interactionAmphetamine SulfateBenzedrine, Evekeo ODT
How Amphetamine Sulfate interacts with Berberry Root Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Berberis Aristata PowderCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, tree turmeric might increase the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
Read the full Berberis Aristata Powder + Amphetamine Sulfate interactionAmprenavirAgenerase
How Amprenavir interacts with Berberry Root Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Berberis Aristata PowderCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, tree turmeric might increase the levels and clinical effects of drugs that are substrates of CYP3A4.
Read the full Berberis Aristata Powder + Amprenavir interactionAnacaulase-bcdbNexoBrid
How Anacaulase-bcdb interacts with Berberry Root Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Berberis Aristata PowderAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, tree turmeric might have additive effects when used with anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs and increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Berberis Aristata Powder + Anacaulase-bcdb interactionAnagrelideAgrylin
How Anagrelide interacts with Berberry Root Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Berberis Aristata PowderAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, tree turmeric might have additive effects when used with anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs and increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Berberis Aristata Powder + Anagrelide interactionAnisindioneMiradon
How Anisindione interacts with Berberry Root Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Berberis Aristata PowderAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, tree turmeric might have additive effects when used with anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs and increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Berberis Aristata Powder + Anisindione interactionAntidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) InhibitorGlyxambi
How Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interacts with Berberry Root Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Berberis Aristata PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, tree turmeric, taken alone or in combination with milk thistle, might increase the risk of hypoglycemia in patients taking antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Berberis Aristata Powder + Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interactionAntithrombin IiiThrombate III
How Antithrombin Iii interacts with Berberry Root Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Berberis Aristata PowderAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, tree turmeric might have additive effects when used with anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs and increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Berberis Aristata Powder + Antithrombin Iii interactionApalutamideErleada
How Apalutamide interacts with Berberry Root Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Berberis Aristata PowderCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, tree turmeric might increase the levels and clinical effects of drugs that are substrates of CYP3A4.
Read the full Berberis Aristata Powder + Apalutamide interactionApixabanEliquis
How Apixaban interacts with Berberry Root Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Berberis Aristata PowderAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, tree turmeric might have additive effects when used with anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs and increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Berberis Aristata Powder + Apixaban interactionApremilastOtezla
How Apremilast interacts with Berberry Root Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Berberis Aristata PowderCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, tree turmeric might increase the levels and clinical effects of drugs that are substrates of CYP3A4.
Read the full Berberis Aristata Powder + Apremilast interactionAprepitantCinvanti, Emend
How Aprepitant interacts with Berberry Root Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Berberis Aristata PowderCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, tree turmeric might increase the levels and clinical effects of drugs that are substrates of CYP3A4.
Read the full Berberis Aristata Powder + Aprepitant interactionAprobarbital, Butabarbital, PhenobarbitalTriple Barbital
How Aprobarbital, Butabarbital, Phenobarbital interacts with Berberry Root Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Berberis Aristata PowderCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, use of tree turmeric along with CNS depressants might increase the risk of additive therapeutic and adverse effects.
Read the full Berberis Aristata Powder + Aprobarbital, Butabarbital, Phenobarbital interactionAprocitentanTryvio
How Aprocitentan interacts with Berberry Root Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Berberis Aristata PowderAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking tree turmeric along with antihypertensive drugs might have additive effects and increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Berberis Aristata Powder + Aprocitentan interactionArgatrobanArgatroban
How Argatroban interacts with Berberry Root Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Berberis Aristata PowderAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, tree turmeric might have additive effects when used with anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs and increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Berberis Aristata Powder + Argatroban interactionAripiprazoleAbilify, Abilify Maintena, Abilify Mycite
How Aripiprazole interacts with Berberry Root Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Berberis Aristata PowderCns Depressants, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, use of tree turmeric along with CNS depressants might increase the risk of additive therapeutic and adverse effects.
Read the full Berberis Aristata Powder + Aripiprazole interactionAripiprazole LauroxilAristada, Aristada Initio Kit
How Aripiprazole Lauroxil interacts with Berberry Root Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Berberis Aristata PowderCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cns Depressants +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, tree turmeric might increase the levels and clinical effects of drugs that are substrates of CYP3A4.
Read the full Berberis Aristata Powder + Aripiprazole Lauroxil interactionArmodafinilNuvigil
How Armodafinil interacts with Berberry Root Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Berberis Aristata PowderCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, tree turmeric might increase the levels and clinical effects of drugs that are substrates of CYP3A4.
Read the full Berberis Aristata Powder + Armodafinil interactionAspirinAngettes 75, ASA, Asaphen, Aspirin, Caprin, Cartia +8 more
How Aspirin interacts with Berberry Root Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Berberis Aristata PowderAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, tree turmeric might have additive effects when used with anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs and increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Berberis Aristata Powder + Aspirin interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Berberry Root Powder 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.
Berberis aristata powder
Cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune)
Berberine, a constituent of tree turmeric, can reduce metabolism of cyclosporine and increase serum levels.
Some clinical evidence suggests that berberine inhibits cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4), which metabolizes cyclosporine.
Tacrolimus (Prograf)
Berberine, a constituent of tree turmeric, can inhibit metabolism of tacrolimus and increase plasma levels.
Some clinical evidence suggests that berberine inhibits cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4), which metabolizes tacrolimus. In a 16-year-old patient with idiopathic nephrotic syndrome who was being treated with prednisone 40 mg/m2 and tacrolimus 6.5 mg twice daily, concomitant use of berberine, a constituent of tree turmeric, 200 mg three times daily increased plasma levels of tacrolimus from 8 to 22 ng/mL and increased serum creatinine levels from 0.7 to 1.2 mg/dL. Following a reduction of tacrolimus dosing to 3 mg daily, the blood concentration of tacrolimus decreased to 12 ng/mL and the serum concentration of creatinine decreased to 0.9 mg/dL.
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Theoretically, tree turmeric might have additive effects when used with anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs and increase the risk of bleeding.
In vitro and animal research suggest that berberine, a constituent of tree turmeric, can inhibit platelet aggregation.
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, tree turmeric, taken alone or in combination with milk thistle, might increase the risk of hypoglycemia in patients taking antidiabetes drugs.
Clinical research shows that taking a product containing tree turmeric and milk thistle extracts can lower blood glucose levels, glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), and insulin resistance in patients with type 2 diabetes, including those on antidiabetic agents. Additionally, clinical research suggests that berberine, a constituent of tree turmeric, can lower blood glucose levels.
Antihypertensive Drugs
Theoretically, taking tree turmeric along with antihypertensive drugs might have additive effects and increase the risk of hypotension.
Animal research suggests that berberine, a constituent of tree turmeric, can have hypotensive effects. Also, a meta-analysis of clinical research suggests that taking berberine in combination with amlodipine (Norvasc) can lower systolic and diastolic blood pressure when compared with taking amlodipine alone.
Cns Depressants
Theoretically, use of tree turmeric along with CNS depressants might increase the risk of additive therapeutic and adverse effects.
Animal research suggests that berberine, a constituent of tree turmeric, can have sedative effects.
Cytochrome P450 2C9 (Cyp2C9) Substrates
Theoretically, tree turmeric might increase the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP2C9.
Preliminary clinical evidence suggests that berberine, a constituent of tree turmeric, can inhibit CYP2C9.
Cytochrome P450 2D6 (Cyp2D6) Substrates
Theoretically, tree turmeric might increase the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
In vitro research and preliminary clinical evidence suggest that berberine, a constituent of tree turmeric, can inhibit CYP2D6.
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates
Theoretically, tree turmeric might increase the levels and clinical effects of drugs that are substrates of CYP3A4.
In vitro research and preliminary clinical evidence suggest that berberine, a constituent of tree turmeric, moderately inhibits CYP3A4.
Dextromethorphan (Robitussin Dm, Others)
Theoretically, tree turmeric might increase levels of dextromethorphan and potentially increase the risk of adverse effects including drowsiness, confusion, and irritability.
Preliminary clinical research suggests that berberine, a constituent of tree turmeric, can inhibit cytochrome P450 2D6 (CYP2D6) activity and reduce the metabolism of dextromethorphan.
Midazolam (Versed)
Theoretically, tree turmeric might increase levels of midazolam and potentially increase the risk of adverse effects including sedation and respiratory depression.
Preliminary clinical evidence suggests that berberine, a constituent of tree turmeric, can inhibit cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) activity and reduce metabolism of midazolam.
Pentobarbital (Nembutal)
Theoretically, tree turmeric might increase the sedative effects of pentobarbital.
Animal research suggests that berberine, a constituent of tree turmeric, can prolong pentobarbital-induced sleeping time.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Berberry Root Powder, from the product label.
Bixa Botanical
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- S.A.Herbal Bioactives LLP
- Street Address
- Plot No: 101, Sector - 1, Pithampur, Dist. Dhar (M.P)
- State
- 454 775
- Phone Number
- +91 22 2783 1232
- Web Address
- [email protected]
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The 25 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.
Tree Turmeric 25 references
- Chan E. Displacement of bilirubin from albumin by berberine. Biol Neonate 1993;63:201-8. PubMed
- Janbaz KH, Gilani AH. Studies on preventive and curative effects of berberine on chemical-induced hepatotoxicity in rodents. Fitoterapia 2000;71:25-33.. PubMed
- Wu X, Li Q, Xin H, Yu A, Zhong M. Effects of berberine on the blood concentration of cyclosporin A in renal transplanted recipients: clinical and pharmacokinetic study. Eur J Clin Pharmacol 2005;61:567-72. PubMed
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