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Bilva Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Banyan Botanicals

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Powder Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 9, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Bilva 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

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Bilva is a dietary supplement by Banyan Botanicals with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for diarrhea and dysentery, indigestion and other digestive complaints, constipation.Based on those ingredients, 819 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Bilva. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Bilva by Banyan Botanicals

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.

Bilva contains one active ingredient: bael (also called bilva), a fruit traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine. This product has no inactive fillers or other ingredients — it's straight powder.

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 Bael product and its label doesn't state a use — see Bael'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 bael in asthma and shigellosis (a bacterial infection) is insufficient in the data we hold — there isn't enough reliable research to rate whether it works for these uses.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Bael

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.

The ripe bael fruit is widely eaten as food and is generally well tolerated, but concentrated supplements like this powder lack strong safety data in clinical trials. Consuming large amounts may cause gastrointestinal upset and constipation.

Because safety is not established in pregnancy and some traditional sources advise against medicinal use during pregnancy, this product should be avoided if you're pregnant. There isn't enough reliable information on safety while breastfeeding either, so medicinal use should be avoided then as well.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Bael

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 — Bael.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 820 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.

Check your exact medications before starting Bilva. The main ones to flag are antidiabetes drugs like glimepiride (risk of low blood sugar) and cholinergic drugs like donepezil and bethanechol.

Also confirm any drugs metabolized through your liver's CYP1A2 or CYP3A4 pathways — your pharmacist can look these up for you.

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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.

Bilva is a single-ingredient traditional supplement with documented interactions mainly around blood sugar control and certain nerve-signaling medications. If you take antidiabetes drugs or cholinergic medications, or if you're on any prescription at all, check with your own doctor or pharmacist before adding this to your routine.

Pregnant and breastfeeding individuals should avoid medicinal use.

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 25, 2019.

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 Bilva, straight from the product label.

Brand Banyan Botanicals
Barcode (UPC) 018192068533
Net contents 3.85 Oz(s); 109.2 Gram(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Feb 25, 2019
DSLD ID 199460
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses No Claim
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Bilva by Banyan Botanicals, 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:
0.5 Teaspoon(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
0.5 Teaspoon(s)
Servings per container
56
UPC/BARCODE
018192068533
IngredientAmount% DV
Bilva0.5 Teaspoon(s)--

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon with warm water, once or twice daily, or as directed by your health practitioner.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Brand IP Statement(s)

2013 Banyan Botanicals

General Statements

Ayurvedic herbs

Seals/Symbols

USDA Organic

Formulation

Certified Organic

Certified Organic by New Mexico Department of Agriculture

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Bilva by Banyan Botanicals label

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Bilva label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Bilva by Banyan Botanicals

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

Serving size0.5 Teaspoon(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container56 Amounts shown are per serving.

Bilva

Interacts with
819 drugs
0.5 Teaspoon(s) per serving

Bael is a fruit-bearing tree long used in traditional Indian (Ayurvedic) medicine, mostly for digestive problems like diarrhea and indigestion. Modern...

Bilva monograph & interactions
Interaction report

Bilva by Banyan Botanicals Drug Interactions

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819Drugs
111 Moderate 708 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Bilva 819

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Bilva interact with 819 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Bilva interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Bilva

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Bilva 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.

Bilva4 drug types · 819 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Evidence from animal research suggests that extracts of bael seed and leaf can reduce blood glucose levels. Theoretically, bael might have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs and increase the risk of hypoglycemia. Monitor blood glucose levels closely. Dose adjustments might be necessary.
Some antidiabetes drugs include glimepiride (Amaryl), glyburide (DiaBeta, Glynase PresTab, Micronase), insulin, pioglitazone (Actos), rosiglitazone (Avandia), and others.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cholinergic Drugs

Bael leaf extract shows acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitory activity in vitro. Theoretically, bael might have additive effects with cholinergic drugs and increase the risk of cholinergic side effects.
Cholinergic drugs include bethanechol (Urecholine), donepezil (Aricept), echothiophate (Phospholine Iodide), edrophonium (Enlon, Reversol, Tensilon), neostigmine (Prostigmin), physostigmine (Antilirium), pyridostigmine (Mestinon, Regonol), succinylcholine (Anectine, Quelicin), and tacrine (Cognex).

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 1A2 (Cyp1A2) Substrates

Bael extract and its constituent marmesinin inhibited cytochrome P450 1A2 (CYP1A2) activity in vitro. So far, this interaction has not been reported in humans. Theoretically, bael might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Some drugs metabolized by CYP1A2 include amitriptyline (Elavil), haloperidol (Haldol), ondansetron (Zofran), propranolol (Inderal), theophylline (Theo-Dur, others), verapamil (Calan, Isoptin, others), and others. Use bael cautiously or avoid in patients taking these drugs.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates

Bael and its constituents marmelosin and marmesinin inhibited cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) activity in vitro. So far, this interaction has not been reported in humans. Theoretically, bael might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Some drugs metabolized by CYP3A4 include lovastatin (Mevacor), ketoconazole (Nizoral), itraconazole (Sporanox), fexofenadine (Allegra), triazolam (Halcion), and numerous others. Use bael cautiously or avoid in patients taking these drugs.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Bilva full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Bilva, from the product label.

Banyan Botanicals

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Name
Banyan Botanicals
City
Albuquerque
State
NM
ZipCode
87113
Phone Number
1-800-953-6424
Web Address
www.banyanbotanicals.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Bilva by Banyan Botanicals: Common Questions

Does Bilva by Banyan Botanicals interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Bilva has a known interaction with 819 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Bilva 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 Bilva if I'm on insulin or blood sugar medication?
Not without talking it over first. Bael may lower blood glucose on its own, so combined with diabetes medication it could push your levels too low. Your doctor may be able to adjust your dose, but they need to know you're taking it.
Is Bilva safe to take while pregnant or breastfeeding?
No. Safety is not established in pregnancy, and some traditional sources warn against medicinal use then, so it's best avoided. There isn't enough reliable safety data for breastfeeding either, so medicinal use should be avoided while nursing.
What side effects can Bilva cause?
Consuming large amounts may cause gastrointestinal upset and constipation. The ripe fruit itself is eaten as food widely and is generally well tolerated, but concentrated supplements lack strong safety data.
Does Bilva actually work for asthma or infection?
The evidence we have on file for asthma and shigellosis (a bacterial infection) is insufficient to say whether it works — there isn't enough reliable research yet.
What's in this Bilva powder besides the bael?
Nothing — it's just the bael powder with no inactive fillers or other ingredients added.

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The Full Monographs Behind Bilva’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Bael

Interacts with 819 drugs

Bael is a fruit-bearing tree long used in traditional Indian (Ayurvedic) medicine, mostly for digestive problems like diarrhea and indigestion. Modern human evidence for its medicinal benefi...

Read the full Bael monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Bilva'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.

Bael 7 references
  1. Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.
  2. Sabu, M. C. and Kuttan, R. Antidiabetic activity of Aegle marmelos and its relationship with its antioxidant properties. Indian J Physiol Pharmacol 2004;48(1):81-88.
  3. Kesari, A. N., Gupta, R. K., Singh, S. K., Diwakar, S., and Watal, G. Hypoglycemic and antihyperglycemic activity of Aegle marmelos seed extract in normal and diabetic rats. J Ethnopharmacol 10-11-2006;107(3):374-379. PubMed
  4. Haider, R., Khan, A. K., Aziz, K. M., Chowdhury, A., and Kabir, I. Evaluation of indigenous plants in the treatment of acute shigellosis. Trop.Geogr.Med 1991;43(3):266-270.
  5. Asaduzzaman M, Uddin MJ, Kader MA, et al. In vitro acetylcholinesterase inhibitory activity and the antioxidant properties of Aegle marmelos leaf extract: implications for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. Psychogeriatrics. 2014;14(1):1-10.
  6. Yugandhar P, Rao KM, Sengupta K. A novel herbal composition containing extracts of Boswellia serrata gum resin and Aegle marmelos fruit alleviates symptoms of asthma in a placebo controlled double-blind clinical study. Phytother Res. 2018;32(1):140-150.
  7. Manda VK, Avula B, Chittiboyina AG, Khan IA, Walker LA, Khan SI. Inhibition of CYP3A4 and CYP1A2 by Aegle marmelos and its constituents. Xenobiotica. 2016;46(2):117-25.

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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