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Chitrak Powder Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Banyan Botanicals

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Powder Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
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First and foremost: checking Chitrak 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.

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The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Chitrak Powder is a dietary supplement by Banyan Botanicals with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for digestive complaints and poor appetite, skin conditions and wounds (applied to the skin), joint pain and swelling.Based on those ingredients, 1,097 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Ceylon Leadwort. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Chitrak Powder 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.

Chitrak Powder is a single-ingredient product containing Ceylon leadwort. This is a traditional Ayurvedic herb that's been used for various purposes, though the only effectiveness rating in our data is for asthma, where the evidence is too limited to assess.

The product contains no inactive fillers or other ingredients—it's pure powder form.

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

We hold no graded evidence for this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: weight management, liver function, and digestion.
  • We looked for evidence on: metabolic health, hepatic function, fat digestion, digestive fire.
  • Our graded evidence for these ingredients doesn't cover that particular purpose.

Our data holds only one effectiveness rating for Ceylon leadwort: asthma. The evidence to assess its use for asthma is insufficient and unreliable, so we can't determine whether it works for that purpose.

If you're considering this product for other uses, the evidence isn't established in the data we hold.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Ceylon Leadwort

How safe is it?

Some data gaps
Safety Information · database check
Some gaps

Safety data exists for these ingredients, but with some important gaps.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 0 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.

Ceylon leadwort contains plumbagin, a compound that can irritate your skin and gut and may become toxic at higher doses. The safety data advises against using this product during pregnancy because it has traditionally been used to cause abortion.

There also isn't enough safety information to recommend it while breastfeeding, so it's best avoided then as well. No adverse effects from trials are documented in our data, though the safety concerns listed above are important to respect.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Ceylon Leadwort

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 — Ceylon Leadwort.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; immunosuppressants / transplant drugs; diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 1,098 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 Chitrak Powder, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take any of these: blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs (bleeding risk), diabetes medications (unpredictable blood sugar effects), hormone therapy, antidepressants or other drugs that work through liver enzyme CYP2D6, muscle relaxants or other drugs metabolized by CYP1A2, pain relievers or blood pressure drugs using CYP2C9, or immunosuppressive medications. Although these interactions haven't been confirmed in people yet, the theoretical risks are significant.

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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 some safety-information gaps remain.

This is a single-herb powder with documented interactions across multiple medication types. If you take any blood pressure drugs, antidepressants, blood thinners, diabetes medications, immunosuppressants, or hormone therapy, check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.

Avoid it entirely during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Talk it over with your healthcare provider to see whether this product fits your situation.

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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Mar 22, 2024.

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 Chitrak Powder, straight from the product label.

Brand Banyan Botanicals
Barcode (UPC) 618192076224
Net contents 227 Gram(s); 0.5 Pound(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Mar 22, 2024
DSLD ID 305612
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Chitrak Powder 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:
0.25 Teaspoon(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
0.5 Teaspoon(s)
Servings per container
177
UPC/BARCODE
618192076224
IngredientAmount% DV
Ceylon Leadwort0.5 Teaspoon(s)--

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Label statements
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Formula

(Plumbago zeylanica) Organic Ayurvedic herbs

Chitrak (Plumbago zeylanica) is a powerful heating herb that is traditionally used to enkindle the digestive fire, support healthy metabolism, and remove natural toxins from the intestines. It is also commonly used as a primary ingredient in weight management formulas. Chitrak supports the proper function of the liver and the healthy digestion of fat and sugars. It helps energize the body naturally by promoting healthy digestion and the proper absorption and assimilation of nutrients.

Formulation

Supporting your Ayurvedic lifestyle

Non-GMO

Supports optimal weight management Supports proper function of the liver and healthy digestion of fat and sugars Strengthens the digestive fire Heating herb that supports healthy metabolism and removes natural toxins from the intestines

Certified Organic by: QAI

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Seals/Symbols

USDA Organic

Sustainably sourced Fairly traded

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.

Precautions

If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or have a medical condition, please consult with your health care practitioner prior to the use of this product.

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.

General Statements

Banyan Botanicals was founded in 1996 with the mission to help people achieve and maintain optimal health and well-being. As an Ayurvedic lifestyle company, we specialize in products made from Ayurvedic herbs that are organically grown, sustainably sourced, fairly traded, and made in the USA. Banyan is committed to providing exceptional customer service, inspire educational content, and the highest quality Ayurvedic herbs that are safe, pure, and effective.

Illuminate your path to well-being Get your free Ayurvedic Profile at banyanbotanicals.com/illuminate

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Chitrak Powder by Banyan Botanicals

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

Serving size0.25 Teaspoon(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container177 Amounts shown are per serving.

Ceylon Leadwort

Interacts with
1,097 drugs
0.5 Teaspoon(s) per serving

Ceylon Leadwort (Plumbago zeylanica) is a plant long used in Ayurvedic and other traditional medicine systems, mainly for digestion, skin problems, an...

Ceylon Leadwort monograph & interactions
Interaction report

Chitrak Powder by Banyan Botanicals Drug Interactions

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1,097 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Ceylon Leadwort 1,097

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Chitrak Powder interact with 1,097 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Chitrak Powder interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Ceylon Leadwort

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

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Ceylon Leadwort10 drug types · 1,097 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

There is some concern that Ceylon leadwort might potentiate the effects of anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs and possibly increase the risk of bleeding. Ceylon leadwort root extract has been shown to decrease platelet adhesion and prolong bleeding in animals. However, this effect has not yet been demonstrated in humans. Until more is known, use cautiously in patients taking anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs. Some of these drugs include aspirin, clopidogrel (Plavix), dalteparin (Fragmin), enoxaparin (Lovenox), heparin, ticlopidine (Ticlid), warfarin (Coumadin), and others.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antidiabetes Drugs

Ceylon leadwort root extract has been shown to both increase and decrease blood glucose levels in animal research. This effect has not yet been demonstrated in humans. Theoretically, Ceylon leadwort might reduce or potentiate the effects of antidiabetes drugs. Monitor blood glucose levels closely. Medication dose adjustments may be necessary. Some antidiabetes drugs include glimepiride (Amaryl), glyburide (Diabeta, Glynase PresTab, Micronase), insulin, pioglitazone (Actos), rosiglitazone (Avandia), and others.

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

Plumbagin, a constituent of Ceylon leadwort, has been shown to inhibit cytochrome P450 1A2 (CYP1A2) in vitro. So far, this interaction has not been reported in humans. Theoretically, Ceylon leadwort might increase the levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2. Some substrates of CYP1A2 include clozapine (Clozaril), cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril), fluvoxamine (Luvox), haloperidol (Haldol), imipramine (Tofranil), mexiletine (Mexitil), olanzapine (Zyprexa), pentazocine (Talwin), propranolol (Inderal), tacrine (Cognex), zileuton (Zyflo), zolmitriptan (Zomig), and others.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 2B6 (Cyp2B6) Substrates

Plumbagin, a constituent of Ceylon leadwort, has been shown to inhibit cytochrome P450 2B6 (CYP2B6) in vitro. So far, this interaction has not been reported in humans. Theoretically, Ceylon leadwort might increase the levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2B6. Drugs that are metabolized by CYP2B6 include ketamine (Ketalar), phenobarbital, orphenadrine (Norflex), secobarbital (Seconal), and dexamethasone (Decadron).

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 2C9 (Cyp2C9) Substrates

Plumbagin, a constituent of Ceylon leadwort, has been shown to inhibit cytochrome P450 2C9 (CYP2C9) in vitro. So far, this interaction has not been reported in humans. Theoretically, Ceylon leadwort might increase the levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2C9. Drugs that are metabolized by CYP2C9 include celecoxib (Celebrex), diclofenac (Voltaren), fluvastatin (Lescol), glipizide (Glucotrol), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), irbesartan (Avapro), losartan (Cozaar), phenytoin (Dilantin), piroxicam (Feldene), tamoxifen (Nolvadex), tolbutamide (Tolinase), torsemide (Demadex), and S-warfarin (Coumadin).

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 2D6 (Cyp2D6) Substrates

Plumbagin, a constituent of Ceylon leadwort, has been shown to inhibit cytochrome P450 2D6 (CYP2D6) in vitro. So far, this interaction has not been reported in humans. Theoretically, Ceylon leadwort might increase the levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6. Some drugs metabolized by CYP2D6 include amitriptyline (Elavil), codeine, desipramine (Norpramin), flecainide (Tambocor), fluoxetine (Prozac), ondansetron (Zofran), tramadol (Ultram), and others.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 2E1 (Cyp2E1) Substrates

Plumbagin, a constituent of Ceylon leadwort, has been shown to inhibit cytochrome P450 2E1 (CYP2E1) in vitro. So far, this interaction has not been reported in humans. Theoretically, Ceylon leadwort might increase the levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1. Some drugs metabolized by CYP2E1 include acetaminophen, chlorzoxazone (Parafon Forte), ethanol, theophylline, and anesthetics such as enflurane (Ethrane), halothane (Fluothane), isoflurane (Forane), methoxyflurane (Penthrane).

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

Plumbagin, a constituent of Ceylon leadwort, has been shown to inhibit cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) in vitro. So far, this interaction has not been reported in humans. Theoretically, Ceylon leadwort might increase the levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4. Some drugs metabolized by CYP3A4 include lovastatin (Mevacor), clarithromycin (Biaxin), indinavir (Crixivan), sildenafil (Viagra), triazolam (Halcion), and numerous others.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Estrogens

Laboratory research suggests that Ceylon leadwort root extract has anti-estrogenic activity. Theoretically, Ceylon leadwort may interfere with hormone therapy.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Immunosuppressants

Plumbagin, a constituent of Ceylon leadwort, has demonstrated immunosuppressant activity in animal research. Theoretically, Ceylon leadwort might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy. Immunosuppressant drugs include azathioprine (Imuran), basiliximab (Simulect), cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune), daclizumab (Zenapax), muromonab-CD3 (OKT3, Orthoclone OKT3), mycophenolate (CellCept), tacrolimus (FK506, Prograf), sirolimus (Rapamune), prednisone (Deltasone, Orasone), corticosteroids (glucocorticoids), and others.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Ceylon Leadwort full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Chitrak Powder, 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
banyanbotanicals.com
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Chitrak Powder by Banyan Botanicals: Common Questions

Does Chitrak Powder by Banyan Botanicals interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Chitrak Powder has a known interaction with 1,097 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Chitrak Powder 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 this while I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No. The safety data advises against it during pregnancy because Ceylon leadwort has traditionally been used to cause abortion. There also isn't enough safety information during breastfeeding, so it's best avoided then. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about timing if you're planning pregnancy or currently nursing.
What is plumbagin, and why does it matter?
Plumbagin is a naturally occurring compound in Ceylon leadwort. It can irritate your skin and digestive tract, may be toxic at higher doses, and in lab studies it blocks liver enzymes that break down many medications—meaning drugs could build up to higher levels in your body.
Does this product really work for asthma?
The evidence to assess Ceylon leadwort for asthma is too limited and unreliable to say whether it works. If you're considering it for asthma or another condition, talk with your doctor about whether there's better-established support for your particular need.
Are these interactions confirmed to happen in people?
No. All the interactions documented here come from lab and animal research—they haven't been reported in actual people yet. But because the theoretical risks are significant, they're still worth taking seriously and discussing with your pharmacist or doctor before you start.
What happens if I take this with a medication it interacts with?
That depends on which medication and which interaction. Your doctor or pharmacist can review your specific drugs and help you decide whether it's safe to take them together, whether you need a dose adjustment, or whether you should skip this product.

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The Full Monographs Behind Chitrak Powder’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Ceylon Leadwort

Interacts with 1,097 drugs

Ceylon Leadwort (Plumbago zeylanica) is a plant long used in Ayurvedic and other traditional medicine systems, mainly for digestion, skin problems, and pain. Solid human studies are lacking,...

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Sources & How We Checked

Chitrak 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.

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 10 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.

Ceylon Leadwort 10 references
  1. Mandavkar, YD, Jalalpure, SS. A comprehensive review on Plumbago zeylanica Linn. African J. Pharmacy and Pharmacology. 2011;5(25):2738-2747. DOI
  2. Kumar SS, Shanmugasundaram KR. Amrita Bindu-an antioxidant inducer therapy in asthma children. J. Ethnopharmacol. 2004;90:105-114. PubMed
  3. Sandeep G, Dheeraj A, Sharma NK, Jhade D, Bharti A. Effect of plumbagin free alcohol extract of Plumbago zeylanica Linn. root on reproductive system of female Wistar rats. Asian Pac J Trop Med. 2011 Dec;4(12):978-84. PubMed
  4. Vijayakumar R, Senthilvelan M, Ravindran R, Devi RS. Plumbago zeylanica action on blood coagulation profile with and without blood volume reduction. Vascul Pharmacol. 2006 Aug;45(2):86-90. PubMed
  5. Olagunju JA, Jobi AA, Oyedapo OO. An investigation into the biochemical basis of the observed hyperglycaemia in rats treated with ethanol root extract of plumbago zeylanica. Phytother Res. 1999 Jun;13(4):346-8.
  6. Chen A, Zhou X, Tang S, Liu M, Wang X. Evaluation of the inhibition potential of plumbagin against cytochrome P450 using LC-MS/MS and cocktail approach. Sci Rep. 2016 Jun 22;6:28482. PubMed
  7. Sunil C, Duraipandiyan V, Agastian P, Ignacimuthu S. Antidiabetic effect of plumbagin isolated from Plumbago zeylanica L. root and its effect on GLUT4 translocation in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. Food Chem Toxicol. 2012 Dec;50(12):4356-63. PubMed
  8. Checker R, Sharma D, Sandur SK, Khanam S, Poduval TB. Anti-inflammatory effects of plumbagin are mediated by inhibition of NF-kappaB activation in lymphocytes. Int Immunopharmacol. 2009 Jul;9(7-8):949-58. PubMed
  9. Jia Y, Jing J, Bai Y, Li Z, Liu L, Luo J, Liu M, Chen H. Amelioration of experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis by plumbagin through down-regulation of JAK-STAT and NF-?B signaling pathways. PLoS One. 2011;6(10):e27006. PubMed
  10. Poosarla A, D N R, Athota RR, Sunkara VG. Modulation of T cell proliferation and cytokine response by Plumbagin, extracted from Plumbago zeylanica in collagen induced arthritis. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2011 Nov 16;11:114. PubMed

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