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Dietary supplement

Blood Platelet + Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herbal Goodness

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

Blood Platelet + is a dietary supplement by Herbal Goodness with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for digestive upset and indigestion, constipation, wound and skin care (topical).Based on those ingredients, 92 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Papaya leaf extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Blood Platelet + by Herbal Goodness

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.

Blood Platelet + is a liquid supplement with a single active ingredient: papaya leaf extract. The product also contains glycerin and purified water as inactive ingredients.

Does it work?

Not established
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 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 Papaya's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: promote blood platelet function.
  • We looked for evidence on: Thrombocytopenia, Dengue fever, platelet aggregation, bleeding tendency.
  • The closest evidence on file: Papaya is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Thrombocytopenia (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Papaya is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Dengue fever.

The evidence for papaya leaf extract is not established in the data we hold. The ingredient has been studied for aging skin, hair loss, gallbladder cancer, colorectal cancer, and diabetes, but none of these areas have sufficient reliable evidence to rate its effectiveness.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Papaya

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.

Papaya leaf extract is generally well tolerated. The most common side effects from the leaf extract are nausea and vomiting.

Rarely, some people have had severe allergic reactions. Be aware that unripe (green) papaya, papaya latex, and papaya seeds should be avoided — they're less well studied and carry greater safety concerns.

The safety data on supplement amounts is limited, so if you're pregnant or nursing, talk with your pharmacist or doctor first before using this product.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Papaya

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 — Papaya.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 92 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 Blood Platelet +, double-check with your pharmacist if you take blood thinners (warfarin in particular), heart rhythm medications like amiodarone, diabetes medications, or thyroid hormone replacements (levothyroxine). These are the medication types where documented interactions exist.

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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.

This product is a single-ingredient supplement, which makes it straightforward to check against your medications. If you take blood thinners, heart medications, diabetes drugs, or thyroid hormone, you need to verify it's safe for you first.

It's generally well tolerated, but ask your pharmacist before you start.

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, 2023.

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 Blood Platelet +, straight from the product label.

Brand Herbal Goodness
Barcode (UPC) 850035852545
Net contents 12 Ounce(s); 354 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Nov 22, 2023
DSLD ID 303483
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Organic
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Blood Platelet + by Herbal Goodness, 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:
15 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
15 mL
Servings per container
23
UPC/BARCODE
850035852545
IngredientAmount% DV
Papaya leaf extract1000 mg--

Other ingredients: Glycerin, Water, Purified

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Label statements
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Formula

Papaya has been cultivated for centuries for its amazing health benefits. Papaya leaves contain the enzymes papain, chymopapain and fibrin that aid digestion and promote blood platelet function. With its high degree of absorption and bio-availability, our organic papaya leaf glycerin-based extract is made only from premium quality papayas.

Papaya Leaf extract

Certified Kosher by Earth Kosher

Formulation

With its high degree of absorption and bio-availability, our organic papaya leaf glycerin-based extract is made only from premium quality papayas

Quality We Only Use The best Made from the highest quality herbs, our products are tested to the highest standard by 3rd party certifiers.

Helps promote blood and immune system function 15x Concentrated Extra Strength

Certified organic by Oregon Tilth USDA Organic

General Statements

100% Women Owned, 10% of Profits Support Female Education Impact We Do Right By Others We believe in business for social good and give 10% of profits to support the education of African girls. Sustainability We Respect Mother Earth We believe in the environment and support our farmers through fairtrade practices

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Seals/Symbols

Packaged in the USA

USDA Organic EarthKosher

Storage

Warning: Store tightly closed in a cool dry place.

Precautions

Do not use if inner seal or tamper evident seal is broken.

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.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, take 1 tablespoon, 2 to 3 times a day with food. May be diluted with water or juice.

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Blood Platelet + by Herbal Goodness label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Blood Platelet + by Herbal Goodness

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

Serving size15 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container23 Amounts shown are per serving.

Papaya leaf extract

Interacts with
92 drugs
1000 mg per serving

Papaya is a tropical fruit that is nutritious and generally safe to eat as food, and it contains an enzyme called papain used as a digestive aid and m...

Papaya leaf extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Glycerin, Water, Purified. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Blood Platelet + by Herbal Goodness Drug Interactions

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92Drugs
92 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Blood Platelet + 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.

Papaya leaf extract4 drug types · 92 drugs

Amiodarone (Cordarone)

Theoretically, papaya extract may increase the levels and clinical effects of amiodarone.
Animal research in rats shows that a single oral dose of papaya extract, as well as multiple doses of papaya extract daily over 14 days, prior to a single dose of amiodarone delays the time to maximum amiodarone concentration. However, only the 14-day papaya extract regimen increases systemic amiodarone exposure by 60% to 70%. This interaction has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
Antidiabetes Drugs

Concomitant use of antidiabetic drugs with fermented papaya can produce additive effects. It is unclear if other forms of papaya have the same effect.
A small low-quality clinical study in patients with type 2 diabetes who are taking glibenclamide shows that taking a fermented papaya preparation 3 grams daily for 2 months decreases fasting and postprandial blood glucose levels when compared to baseline. Additionally, of the 25 patients in the study, 9 required a reduction in glibenclamide dose.

Likelihood Probable Evidence B
Levothyroxine (Synthroid, Others)

Theoretically, consuming large quantities of papaya fruit can reduce the clinical effects of levothyroxine.
In one case-report, a 37-year-old male with a history of thyroidectomy who was stabilized on levothyroxine for 5 years presented with hypothyroidism after consuming 5-6 papaya fruits daily for 14 days during vacation. In a controlled re-challenge test involving 5-6 papayas daily, the patient remained euthyroid for 7 days, but developed mild hypothyroidism after 14 days. Both times, thyroid levels normalized 40-45 days after discontinuing papaya.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Warfarin (Coumadin)

Theoretically, concomitant use of warfarin with papain-containing papaya extract might increase the effects and side effects of warfarin.
In one case report, a patient previously stable on warfarin was found to have an international normalization ratio (INR) of 7.4, which was attributed to ingestion of a supplement containing papain from papaya extract.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Blood Platelet +, from the product label.

Herbal Goodness

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Name
Herbal Goodness
Street Address
2150 S. Central Expressway, Suite 200
City
McKinney
State
TX
ZipCode
75070
Phone Number
800-820-4829
Web Address
herbalgoodnessco.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Blood Platelet + by Herbal Goodness: Common Questions

Does Blood Platelet + by Herbal Goodness interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Blood Platelet + has a known interaction with 92 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Blood Platelet + 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.
What does papaya leaf extract do?
The evidence on what papaya leaf extract does isn't established in our data. It's been studied for things like aging skin, hair loss, and diabetes, but we don't have enough reliable evidence to rate how well it works for any of those.
Is papaya leaf extract safe?
Papaya leaf extract is generally well tolerated, with nausea and vomiting being the most commonly reported side effects. Severe allergic reactions are rare. However, unripe papaya, papaya latex, and papaya seeds should be avoided because they're less well studied and riskier.
Can I take this while pregnant?
The pregnancy safety data for papaya is mixed — some sources rate it as likely safe while others rate it as possibly unsafe. Talk with your pharmacist or doctor about whether it's right for you before using it during pregnancy.
Can I take this while breastfeeding?
Papaya leaf extract is rated as likely safe during breastfeeding based on the data we have, but if you have concerns, your pharmacist or doctor can give you personalized advice.
Why does this product interact with so many medications?
Papaya leaf extract appears to affect how your liver processes certain drugs, which can change their levels in your blood. This is why it can interact with blood thinners, heart medications, diabetes drugs, and thyroid hormones — all drugs your body handles through similar pathways.

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The Full Monographs Behind Blood Platelet +’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Blood Platelet +'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 14 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.

Papaya 14 references
  1. The Review of Natural Products by Facts and Comparisons. St. Louis, MO: Wolters Kluwer Co., 1999.
  2. Leung AY, Foster S. Encyclopedia of Common Natural Ingredients Used in Food, Drugs and Cosmetics. 2nd ed. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, 1996.
  3. Shaw D, Leon C, Kolev S, Murray V. Traditional remedies and food supplements: a 5-year toxicological study (1991-1995). Drug Saf 1997;17:342-56.
  4. Mansfield LE, Ting S, Haverly RW, Yoo TJ. The incidence and clinical implications of hypersensitivity to papain in an allergic population, confirmed by blinded oral challenge. Ann Allergy 1985;55:541-3.
  5. Blanco C, Diaz-Perales A, Collada C, et al. Class I chitinases as potential panallergens involved in the latex-fruit syndrome. J Allergy Clin Immunol 1999;103(3 Pt 1):507-13. PubMed
  6. Diaz-Perales A, Collada C, Blanco C, et al. Cross-reactions in the latex-fruit syndrome: A relevant role of chitinases but not of complex asparagine-linked glycans. J Allergy Clin Immunol 1999;104:681-7. PubMed
  7. Castillo, R., Delgado, J., Quiralte, J., Blanco, C., and Carrillo, T. Food hypersensitivity among adult patients: epidemiological and clinical aspects. Allergol.Immunopathol.(Madr.) 1996;24(3):93-97.
  8. Oderinde, O., Noronha, C., Oremosu, A., Kusemiju, T., and Okanlawon, O. A. Abortifacient properties of aqueous extract of Carica papaya (Linn) seeds on female Sprague-Dawley rats. Niger.Postgrad.Med J 2002;9(2):95-98. DOI
  9. Danese, C., Esposito, D., D'Alfonso, V., Cirene, M., Ambrosino, M., and Colotto, M. Plasma glucose level decreases as collateral effect of fermented papaya preparation use. Clin Ter. 2006;157(3):195-198.
  10. Iliev, D. and Elsner, P. Generalized drug reaction due to papaya juice in throat lozenges. Dermatology 1997;194(4):364-366. PubMed
  11. Andersen HA, Bernatz PE, Grindlay JH. Perforation of the esophagus after use of a digestant agent: report of case and experimental study. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol 1959;68:890-6. PubMed
  12. Deiana L, Marini S, Mariotti S. Ingestion of large amounts of papaya fruit and impaired effectiveness of levothyroxine therapy. Endocr Pract 2012;18(1):98-100. PubMed
  13. Rodrigues M, Alves G, Francisco J, Fortuna A, Falcão A. Herb-drug pharmacokinetic interaction between Carica papaya extract and amiodarone in rats. J Pharm Pharm Sci 2014;17(3):302-15. PubMed
  14. Rajapakse S, de Silva NL, Weeratunga P, Rodrigo C, Sigera C, Fernando SD. Carica papaya extract in dengue: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2019;19(1):265. PubMed

See these in context on the Papaya monograph →

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