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Giloy Powder Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Vedic Powders

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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 Giloy 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

Giloy Powder is a dietary supplement by Vedic Powders with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for immune support, fever, blood sugar support.Based on those ingredients, 612 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Tinospora cordifolia, Powder. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Giloy Powder by Vedic Powders

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.

Giloy Powder is a single-ingredient supplement containing just Tinospora cordifolia powder — no added fillers or other ingredients. Tinospora cordifolia is a climbing plant used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine, and this product delivers it in powdered form.

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 Tinospora Cordifolia's overall clinical evidence instead.

Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports Tinospora Cordifolia 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 ingredient's overall clinical evidence instead.
  • On file: Diabetes — rated "Possibly Effective" (Natural Medicines).

The evidence supporting Tinospora cordifolia is strongest for type 2 diabetes; clinical research shows it can lower fasting blood sugar and a marker of long-term blood sugar control (glycated hemoglobin), so for that use it's rated possibly effective. For hay fever, asthma, athletic performance, cancer, and hepatitis, the data we have isn't reliable or complete enough to rate it either way.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Tinospora Cordifolia

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.

When taken by mouth, Tinospora cordifolia is generally well tolerated, with headache and nasal pain reported most often. However, rare but serious liver injury has been documented — case reports describe autoimmune hepatitis, acute hepatitis, worsening of existing liver disease, and acute liver failure in 49 patients after 42–90 days of use, with 2 requiring transplant and 4 deaths.

This is why caution and professional guidance are advised. Tinospora cordifolia is not recommended in pregnancy — safety data isn't there.

It should also be avoided while breastfeeding, as safety information is insufficient. If you're pregnant, nursing, or have liver disease, talk with your pharmacist or doctor before use.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Tinospora Cordifolia

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 — Tinospora Cordifolia.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: immunosuppressants / transplant drugs; diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 612 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 you start Giloy Powder, double-check any drugs metabolized by your liver's CYP2C9, CYP2D6, CYP2C19, or CYP1A2 pathways — Tinospora cordifolia may raise their blood levels. Also verify you don't take diabetes medications (risk of low blood sugar) or immunosuppressants (may reduce their effectiveness).

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Giloy Powder may help with type 2 diabetes based on clinical evidence, but it can interact with over 600 medications through your liver's metabolism pathways and may lower blood sugar dangerously when combined with diabetes drugs. The rare risk of liver injury is real, even if uncommon.

Check your medications with our tool, and talk with your pharmacist if you have liver disease, take diabetes or immunosuppressant drugs, or are pregnant or breastfeeding.

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 Aug 22, 2025.

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 Giloy Powder, straight from the product label.

Brand Vedic Powders
Barcode (UPC) 8525180063604
Net contents 100 Gram(s); 3.52 Ounce(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Aug 22, 2025
DSLD ID 336159
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Giloy Powder by Vedic Powders, 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:
3 Gram(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
3 Gram(s)
Servings per container
33
UPC/BARCODE
8525180063604
IngredientAmount% DV
Tinospora cordifolia, Powder3 Gram(s)--

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Label statements
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Brand IP Statement(s)

Vedic Powders Your Health Matters

Formula

Plant part used - Stem

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Formulation

Extreme Fine Granularity

Heavy Metal Tested

Seals/Symbols

Heavy Metal Tested

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions for Use: Take 3.0 g with warm water up to twice daily.

General Statements

Due to varying density of the herb some jars might feel less full than others. As container used is standard size it is possible the jar might not seem full but the quantity is as per what is mentioned on label.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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Giloy Powder by Vedic Powders label

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Giloy Powder label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Giloy Powder by Vedic Powders

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 container33 Amounts shown are per serving.

Tinospora cordifolia, Powder

Interacts with
612 drugs
3 Gram(s) per serving

Tinospora cordifolia, known as Guduchi or Giloy in Ayurvedic medicine, is a climbing plant traditionally used to support immunity and treat fevers. Ea...

Tinospora cordifolia, Powder monograph & interactions
Interaction report

Giloy Powder by Vedic Powders Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

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Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Giloy Powder interact with 612 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Giloy Powder interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Tinospora cordifolia, Powder

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Giloy Powder 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.

Tinospora cordifolia, Powder6 drug types · 612 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, Tinospora cordifolia might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Clinical research in adults with type 2 diabetes shows that Tinospora cordifolia can reduce fasting blood glucose and glycated hemoglobin. Additionally, animal research shows that Tinospora cordifolia has hypoglycemic effects.

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

Theoretically, Tinospora cordifolia might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
In vitro research shows that Tinospora cordifolia extract inhibits CYP1A2 at high concentrations. However, this interaction has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 2C19 (Cyp2C19) Substrates

Theoretically, Tinospora cordifolia might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2C19.
In vitro research shows that Tinospora cordifolia extract inhibits CYP2C19 at high concentrations. However, this interaction has not been reported in humans.

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

Theoretically, Tinospora cordifolia might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2C9.
In vitro research shows that Tinospora cordifolia extract inhibits CYP2C9. Animal research shows that Tinospora cordifolia extract 400 mg/kg twice daily for 14 days reduces the clearance and increases plasma levels of glyburide, a CYP2C9 substrate. However, this interaction has not been reported in humans.

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

Theoretically, Tinospora cordifolia might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
In vitro research shows that Tinospora cordifolia extract inhibits CYP2D6 at high concentrations. However, this interaction has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Immunosuppressants

Theoretically, Tinospora cordifolia might reduce the effectiveness of immunosuppressants.
In vitro and animal research shows that Tinospora cordifolia has immunostimulant effects.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Tinospora cordifolia, Powder full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Giloy Powder, from the product label.

Vedic Powders

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Vedic Powders
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Giloy Powder by Vedic Powders: Common Questions

Does Giloy Powder by Vedic Powders interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Giloy Powder has a known interaction with 612 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Giloy 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.
Is Giloy safe if I have liver disease?
Liver injury, including serious cases, has been reported with Tinospora cordifolia. If you have any liver disease or are concerned about liver health, talk with your pharmacist or doctor before using this product — it should be used carefully and under professional guidance.
Can I take Giloy while pregnant or breastfeeding?
Tinospora cordifolia is best avoided in pregnancy because safety hasn't been established. It should also be avoided while breastfeeding due to insufficient safety information. Talk with your doctor if you're pregnant, planning pregnancy, or nursing.
What are the side effects I should watch for?
The most common side effects are headache and nasal pain. Rare but serious liver injury has been reported, including autoimmune hepatitis and acute liver failure. If you develop yellowing of the skin or eyes, dark urine, severe fatigue, or abdominal pain, stop use and seek medical attention.
Does Giloy actually work for diabetes?
Clinical research shows Tinospora cordifolia can lower fasting blood sugar and long-term blood sugar markers in adults with type 2 diabetes, so it's rated possibly effective for that use. It's not proven for hay fever, asthma, or other conditions.
How long does it take to work?
The product facts don't specify how quickly Tinospora cordifolia takes effect. Talk with your pharmacist or doctor for guidance on what to expect with your use.

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The Full Monographs Behind Giloy Powder’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Tinospora Cordifolia

Interacts with 612 drugs

Tinospora cordifolia, known as Guduchi or Giloy in Ayurvedic medicine, is a climbing plant traditionally used to support immunity and treat fevers. Early laboratory and small human studies s...

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Sources & How We Checked

Giloy 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 16 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.

Tinospora Cordifolia 16 references
  1. Stanely Mainzen Prince P, Menon VP. Hypoglycaemic and hypolipidaemic action of alcohol extract of Tinospora cordifolia roots in chemical induced diabetes in rats. Phytother Res 2003;17:410-3.
  2. Grover JK, Vats V, Rathi SS. Anti-hyperglycemic effect of Eugenia jambolana and Tinospora cordifolia in experimental diabetes and their effects on key metabolic enzymes involved in carbohydrate metabolism. J Ethnopharmacol 2000;73:461-70. PubMed
  3. Manjrekar PN, Jolly CI, Narayanan S. Comparative studies of the immunomodulatory activity of Tinospora cordifolia and Tinospora sinensis. Fitoterapia 2000;71:254-7. PubMed
  4. Prince PS, Menon VP. Antioxidant activity of Tinospora cordifolia roots in experimental diabetes. J Ethnopharmacol 1999;65:277-81. PubMed
  5. Stanely Mainzen Prince P, Menon VP, Gunasekaran G. Hypolipidaemic action of Tinospora cordifolia roots in alloxan diabetic rats. J Ethnopharmacol 1999;64:53-7. PubMed
  6. Badar VA, Thawani VR, Wakode PT, et al. Efficacy of Tinospora cordifolia in allergic rhinitis. J Ethnopharmacol 2005;96:445-9. PubMed
  7. Kapil A, Sharma S. Immunopotentiating compounds from Tinospora cordifolia. J Ethnopharmacol 1997;58:89-95. PubMed
  8. Nair PK, Rodriguez S, Ramachandran R, et al. Immune stimulating properties of a novel polysaccharide from the medicinal plant Tinospora cordifolia. Int Immunopharmacol 2004;4:1645-59. PubMed
  9. Castillo AL, Osi MO, Ramos JD, De Francia JL, Dujunco MU, Quilala PF. Efficacy and safety of Tinospora cordifolia lotion in Sarcoptes scabiei var hominis-infected pediatric patients: A single blind, randomized controlled trial. J Pharmacol Pharmacother. 2 PubMed
  10. Sahu R, Ahmed T, Sangana R, Punde R, Subudhi BB. Effect of Tinospora cordifolia aqua-alcoholic extract on pharmacokinetic of glibenclamide in rat: an herb-drug interaction study. J Pharm Biomed Anal. 2018;151:310-6. doi: 10.1016/j.jpba.2018.01.010. PubMed
  11. Patial V, Katoch S, Chhimwal J, Singh PP, Suresh PS, Padwad Y. Tinospora cordifolia activates PPAR? pathway and mitigates glomerular and tubular cell injury in diabetic kidney disease. Phytomedicine 2021;91:153663. PubMed
  12. Kulkarni AV, Hanchanale P, Prakash V, et al. Tinospora Cordifolia (Giloy)-Induced Liver Injury During the COVID-19 Pandemic-Multicenter Nationwide Study From India. Hepatol Commun 2022;6(6):1289-1300. PubMed
  13. Nagral A, Adhyaru K, Rudra OS, Gharat A, Bhandare S. Herbal Immune Booster-Induced Liver Injury in the COVID-19 Pandemic - A Case Series. J Clin Exp Hepatol. 2021;11(6):732-738. PubMed
  14. Chattopadhyay K, Wang H, Kaur J, et al. Effectiveness and Safety of Ayurvedic Medicines in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Management: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Front Pharmacol. 2022;13:821810. Published 2022 Jun 8. PubMed
  15. Nnamani I, Tolu-Akinnawo O, Dufera RR, Akintunde A, Maliakkal B. Tinospora cordifolia (Guduchi/Giloy)-Induced Liver Injury: A Case Review. Cureus 2023;15(5):e39793. PubMed
  16. May K, Jeitler M, Murthy V, Stapelfeldt E, Kessler CS. A Case Report of Acute Hepatitis Involving the Medicinal Herb Tinospora cordifolia Along with Other Variables. J Integr Complement Med 2023;29(5):327-333.

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