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Dietary supplement

Dashamula Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Banyan Botanicals

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

Dashamula is a dietary supplement by Banyan Botanicals with 10 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for diarrhea and dysentery, indigestion and other digestive complaints, constipation.Based on those ingredients, 960 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Bael, Gokshura, Pointed Gourd. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Dashamula 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

Low disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Low

Most active ingredients don't disclose an individual amount — you can't tell how much of each you're getting.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 0 of its 10 active ingredients.
  • “Proprietary Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (0.25 Teaspoon(s)) without saying how much of each component you get.

Dashamula is a 10-ingredient Ayurvedic blend in powder form. The active ingredients are arani, dabra, bael, oroxylum indicum, pointed gourd, malay bush beech, solanum indicum, yellow-fruit nightshade, sarivan, and gokshura — listed as a proprietary blend, which means the exact amounts of each aren't disclosed.

The blend is formulated with no inactive fillers or binding agents — it's the herbs themselves.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
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

This product doesn't appear to be marketed for a specific use, so we graded its ingredients' overall clinical evidence instead.

Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports its ingredients for:

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.
  • Since the label doesn't commit to one use, we graded the ingredients' overall clinical evidence instead.
  • On file: Sexual dysfunction — rated "Possibly Effective" (Tribulus) (Natural Medicines).

Evidence for Dashamula's effectiveness is limited. Bael shows insufficient evidence for asthma and shigellosis (a type of food poisoning).

Gokshura (tribulus) is rated possibly effective for sexual dysfunction and possibly ineffective for athletic performance; evidence for benign prostatic hyperplasia is insufficient. For pointed gourd and the other ingredients, effectiveness data either isn't established or isn't available in our records.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Bael Stereospermum Tribulus

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 2 of the 3 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 3 of 3.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 3 of 3.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Bael is widely eaten as a ripe fruit but concentrated supplements lack strong safety data. Large amounts may cause stomach upset and constipation.

Safety during pregnancy is not established — some traditional sources advise against it, so it's best avoided. Breastfeeding safety isn't well documented either.

Gokshura (tribulus) is often well tolerated short-term in healthy adults, but long-term safety data are limited. Rare cases of liver and kidney injury, seizures, and other serious effects have been reported.

It should be avoided in pregnancy because it may affect hormones, and breastfeeding safety isn't established. Pointed gourd's human safety data are very limited and not well established; it's best avoided in pregnancy and while breastfeeding.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Bael Stereospermum Tribulus

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?
  • 3 of the 3 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Tribulus, Bael, Stereospermum.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications; lithium.
  • For scale: 961 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.

If you take any of the following, check with your pharmacist or doctor first: lithium (a mood stabilizer), blood pressure medications, antidiabetes drugs (like glimepiride), or cholinergic drugs used for myasthenia gravis or Alzheimer's disease. Additionally, if your liver metabolizes drugs via the CYP1A2 or CYP3A4 pathways — including some antidepressants, antinausea drugs, and cholesterol medications — bael may theoretically raise their levels, though this hasn't been seen in humans.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Dashamula is an herbal blend with documented interactions involving blood sugar, blood pressure, and lithium levels — all moderate-severity concerns. If you take antidiabetes drugs, blood pressure medications, or lithium, or if you take drugs for myasthenia gravis or Alzheimer's disease, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before adding this to your routine.

Several of the ingredients lack strong safety data, and the blend isn't recommended in pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 3 of 10 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Apr 23, 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 Dashamula, straight from the product label.

Brand Banyan Botanicals
Barcode (UPC) 618192075531
Net contents 1.96 Ounce(s); 56 Gram(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Apr 23, 2024
DSLD ID 305628
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Dashamula 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
63
UPC/BARCODE
618192075531
IngredientAmount% DV
Proprietary Blend0.25 Teaspoon(s)--
Arani0 NP--
Dabra0 NP--
Bael0 NP--
Oroxylum indicum0 NP--
Pointed Gourd0 NP--
Malay Bush Beech0 NP--
Solanum indicum0 NP--
Yellow-Fruit Nightshade0 NP--
Sarivan0 NP--
Gokshura0 NP--

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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

Formula

Ayurvedic herbs

Seals/Symbols

USDA Organic

Formulation

Certified Organic Certified Organic by: QAI

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Dashamula by Banyan Botanicals label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Dashamula by Banyan Botanicals

These are the 10 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size0.25 Teaspoon(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container63 Amounts shown are per serving.

Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.

Proprietary Blend

0.25 Teaspoon(s) per serving
  • › Arani
  • › Dabra
  • Bael
  • › Oroxylum indicum
  • Pointed Gourd
  • › Malay Bush Beech
  • › Solanum indicum
  • › Yellow-Fruit Nightshade
  • › Sarivan
  • Gokshura
Interaction report

Dashamula by Banyan Botanicals Drug Interactions

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284 Moderate 676 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Bael 819
Gokshura 259

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Dashamula with known interactions, here are the types of medications they can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Bael4 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

Gokshura3 drug types · 259 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Taking tribulus with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Clinical research shows that Tribulus can lower blood glucose levels in adults with type 2 diabetes who are taking antidiabetes medications.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antihypertensive Drugs

Theoretically, taking tribulus with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Animal research shows that tribulus can lower blood pressure by inhibiting angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE). Tribulus has also demonstrated hypotensive effects in pre-hypertensive adults.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Lithium

Theoretically, tribulus might increase the levels and clinical effects of lithium.
Tribulus is thought to have diuretic properties. Due to these potential diuretic effects, tribulus might reduce excretion and increase levels of lithium. The dose of lithium might need to be decreased.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D

Pointed Gourd1 drug type · 86 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Animal research suggests that stereospermum can have hypoglycemic effects. This has not been shown in humans. Until more is known, use cautiously in patients taking antidiabetes drugs. Theoretically, concomitant use with antidiabetes drugs might affect glucose control and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Some antidiabetes drugs include glimepiride (Amaryl), glyburide (DiaBeta, Glynase PresTab, Micronase), insulin, metformin (Glucophage), pioglitazone (Actos), rosiglitazone (Avandia), and others.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Dashamula, 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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Dashamula by Banyan Botanicals: Common Questions

Does Dashamula by Banyan Botanicals interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Dashamula has a known interaction with 960 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Dashamula contains 10 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is 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.
Is Dashamula safe to take if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No — the safety data advise against it. Bael, gokshura (tribulus), and pointed gourd all lack established safety in pregnancy and breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.
Can Dashamula actually help with sexual dysfunction?
One of its ingredients, gokshura (tribulus), is rated possibly effective for sexual dysfunction based on available evidence. The other ingredients in the blend either lack effectiveness data or show insufficient evidence.
What side effects might I experience from Dashamula?
Bael can cause stomach upset and constipation in large amounts. Gokshura is generally well tolerated, though rare cases of serious effects like liver and kidney injury and seizures have been reported. Most people don't experience problems, but if you notice abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea, stop and talk to your pharmacist.
Why can't you check some of the ingredients for drug interactions?
We hold no interaction data for arani, dabra, oroxylum indicum, malay bush beech, solanum indicum, yellow-fruit nightshade, and sarivan — that means either they haven't been studied for drug interactions or the information isn't in our database. For your safety, check your complete medication list with the tool on this page.
Does Dashamula have any fillers or binders?
No — the product contains only the 10 active herbal ingredients; there are no added inactive ingredients.

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The 19 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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Stereospermum 2 references
  1. Balasubramanian T, Lal MS, Sarkar M, Chatterjee TK. Antihyperglycemic and antioxidant activities of medicinal plant Stereospermum suaveolens in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. J Diet Suppl 2009;6(3):227-51.
  2. Balsubramanian T, Senthilkumar GP, Karthikeyan M, Chatterjee TK. Protective effect of ethyl acetate fraction of Stereospermum suaveolens against hepatic oxidative stress in STZ diabetic rats. J Tradit Complement Med 2013;3(3):175-81. PubMed

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Tribulus 10 references
  1. Sharifi AM, Darabi R, Akbarloo N. Study of antihypertensive mechanism of Tribulus terrestris in 2K1C hypertensive rats: role of tissue ACE activity. Life Sci 2003;73:2963-71. PubMed
  2. Walker D, Bird A, Flora T, O'Sullivan B. Some effects of feeding Tribulus terrestris, Ipomoea lonchophylla and the seed of Abelmoschus ficulneus on fetal development and the outcome of pregnancy in sheep. Reprod Fertil Dev 1992;4:135-44. PubMed
  3. Al-Ali M, Wahbi S, Twaij H, Al-Badr A. Tribulus terrestris: preliminary study of its diuretic and contractile effects and comparison with Zea mays. J Ethnopharmacol 2003;85:257-60. PubMed
  4. Tabakova, P., Dimitrov, M., Ognyanov, K., and et al. Clinical study of Tribestan in females with endocrine sterility. Documentation for Registration (unpublished) 1999.
  5. Akhtari E, Raisi F, Keshavarz M, et al. Tribulus terrestris for treatment of sexual dysfunction in women: randomized double-blind placebo-controlled study. Daru 2014;22:40. PubMed
  6. Ryan M, Lazar I, Nadasdy GM, et al. Acute kidney injury and hyperbilirubinemia in a young male after ingestion of Tribulus terrestris. Clin Nephrol 2015;83(3):177-83. PubMed
  7. Postigo S, Lima SM, Yamada SS, et al. Assessment of the effects of Tribulus terrestris on sexual function of menopausal women. Rev Bras Ginecol Obstet 2016;38(3):140-6. PubMed
  8. Talasaz AH, Abbasi MR, Abkhiz S, Dashti-Khavidaki S. Tribulus terrestris-induced severe nephrotoxicity in a young healthy male. Nephrol Dial Tranplant 2010;25(11):3792-3. PubMed
  9. Samani NB, Jokar A, Soveid M, Heydari M, Mosavat SH. Efficacy of the hydroalcoholic extract of Tribulus terrestris on the serum glucose and lipid profile of women with diabetes mellitus: a double-blind randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial. J Evid
  10. Siddiqui MA, Itrat M, Mobeen A, Khan MI. Efficacy of khar-i-khasak (Tribulus terrestris Linn.) in prehypertension: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. J Complement Integr Med. 2021.

See these in context on the Tribulus monograph →

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