Caralluma Herb Powder Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Caralluma Herb 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
Caralluma Herb Powder is a dietary supplement by Bixa Botanical with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for appetite suppression, weight management, reducing waist circumference.We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.
HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Caralluma Herb 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 contains one active ingredient: caralluma fimbriata powder. Caralluma is a plant that has been studied for its potential to help with weight management and anxiety, though the evidence is limited.
There are no inactive ingredients (fillers, binders, or capsule materials) listed for this formula.
Does it work?
Not established
The evidence on caralluma for weight loss (obesity) is mixed — the data rates it as possibly ineffective. For generalized anxiety, there isn't enough reliable evidence to know whether it works.
The same goes for Prader-Willi syndrome — we simply don't have enough study data to say. If you're looking at this for appetite control or anxiety, talk it over with your doctor about what the current evidence supports for your situation.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Caralluma is generally well tolerated in the short term, but long-term safety hasn't been well studied, so we don't have a clear picture of how it holds up over months or years. The most common side effects in early studies were gastrointestinal — belly bloating, constipation, gas, and stomach irritation — mostly in the first two weeks, and they often faded on their own.
One person did have a temporary rise in blood pressure while taking it, though it came back down. During pregnancy, there isn't enough safety information, so it's best avoided.
The same goes for breastfeeding — the data isn't there to say it's safe, so skip it if you're nursing.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for caralluma fimbriata. That said, absence of documented interactions isn't a guarantee none exist, so confirm with your own doctor or pharmacist before combining this with any medications you're taking.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
Caralluma might interest someone curious about herbal appetite support, but the evidence for weight loss is weak. If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, avoid it — the safety data just isn't there.
Anyone with a history of high blood pressure or stomach upset should check in with their doctor first. Talk it over with your own healthcare provider before starting to make sure it fits your health picture.
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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 Caralluma Herb Powder, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Bixa Botanical |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 8904289000947 |
| Net contents | 454 Gram(s); 16 Ounce(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jul 23, 2020 |
| DSLD ID | 229603 |
| 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 Caralluma Herb Powder by Bixa Botanical, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Caralluma fimbriata powder | 3 Gram(s) | -- |
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: One- Two teaspoon with warm water daily before food or as directed by your health practitioner.
Brand IP Statement(s)
Trademark of Bixa Botanical INC, USA
Formulation
Supports suppression & fat metabolism
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: 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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Caralluma Herb Powder by Bixa Botanical label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
Label images are published by the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database for the version of this product on file. Always read your actual product label.
View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Caralluma Herb 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 container151 Amounts shown are per serving.
Caralluma fimbriata powder
No knowninteractions
Caralluma fimbriata is an edible succulent plant from India that is marketed mainly as an appetite suppressant and weight-loss aid. Some small studies...
Caralluma fimbriata powder monograph & interactionsCaralluma Herb Powder by Bixa Botanical Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Caralluma Herb Powder. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Caralluma Herb Powder, from the product label.
Bixa Botanical
See all Bixa Botanical products- Name
- 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]
Caralluma Herb Powder by Bixa Botanical: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Caralluma Herb Powder’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Caralluma Herb Powder'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.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
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 1 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.
Caralluma 1 reference
- Arora E, Khajuria V, Tandon VR, et al. To evaluate efficacy and safety of Caralluma fimbriata in overweight and obese patients: a randomized, single blinded, placebo control trial. Perspect Clin Res 2015;6(1):39-44. PubMed
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