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Graviola Leaf Powder Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Z Natural Foods

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

Graviola Leaf Powder is a dietary supplement by Z Natural Foods with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for cancer support (unproven), infections, inflammation.Based on those ingredients, 1 medication has a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Graviola powder. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Graviola Leaf Powder by Z Natural Foods

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.

This product is a single active ingredient: graviola powder. Graviola is a tropical plant traditionally used for various purposes, though the evidence supporting most of those uses is limited.

There are no other inactive ingredients in this powder.

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

This is a single-ingredient Graviola product and its label doesn't state a use — see Graviola's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The evidence isn't established for the uses we hold data on. Graviola has been studied or traditionally used for human papillomavirus (HPV), headache, insect repellent properties, and male infertility, but the reliable evidence to support any of these is insufficient.

If you're considering it for a specific health reason, talk with your doctor about whether it's a fit for you and what stronger options might exist.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Graviola

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.

Regular use of graviola may not be safe. The most common side effects reported in a clinical trial were nausea and burning pain in the upper abdomen, and because human safety data are limited, there's concern about possible nerve damage (myeloneuropathy) with long-term use.

Rare but serious effects include movement disorders similar to Parkinson disease, and people with Parkinson disease who consume graviola have reported worsening motor and cognitive symptoms. Graviola is rated possibly unsafe in pregnancy and should be avoided while breastfeeding due to insufficient safety information.

If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using this product.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Graviola

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 — Graviola.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 1 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 carbamazepine (Tegretol) for seizures, graviola may reduce its effectiveness. Check with your doctor or pharmacist before adding this product.

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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 safety information is well characterized.

Graviola Leaf Powder is one to be cautious with. If you take carbamazepine, do not start without checking with your doctor or pharmacist first.

The safety data are limited, and regular use may carry risks, especially nerve-related effects and worsening symptoms in people with Parkinson disease. If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, the safety data advise against it.

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 Dec 14, 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 Graviola Leaf Powder, straight from the product label.

Brand Z Natural Foods
Barcode (UPC) 616983439487
Net contents 1 Pound(s); 454 Gram(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Dec 14, 2023
DSLD ID 299854
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Gluten Free, Dairy Free
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Graviola Leaf Powder by Z Natural Foods, 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:
2.8 Gram(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2.8 Gram(s)
Servings per container
161
UPC/BARCODE
616983439487
IngredientAmount% DV
Calories0 Calorie(s)--
Calories from Fat0 Calorie(s)--
Graviola powder2800 mg--

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Label statements
These statements are the manufacturer’s wording, reproduced from the product label — the label is saying it, not HelloPharmacist. We don’t verify or endorse them.
Formula

Our raw Graviola Leaf Powder is a true super herb from the amazon rainforest in Peru. Known to nourish the body, it has been used as an herbal tonic for thousands of years by indigenous tribes and people around the world.

EarthKosher

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: Steep 1 teaspoon in 6 ounces of boiling water for 10 minutes. Take up to 3 times daily.

Formulation

Grown and dried in Peru Packaged with care in Florida, USA

Non GMO Gluten free Chemical free

Vegan

Raw

Seals/Symbols

EarthKosher

Precautions

California Prop 65 Warning: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/food

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Graviola Leaf Powder by Z Natural Foods label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Graviola Leaf Powder by Z Natural Foods

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

Serving size2.8 Gram(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container161 Amounts shown are per serving.

Graviola powder

Interacts with
1 drug
2800 mg per serving

Graviola (soursop) is a tropical fruit tree whose leaves, fruit, and bark are used in traditional medicine, especially in parts of South America, Afri...

Graviola powder monograph & interactions
Interaction report

Graviola Leaf Powder by Z Natural Foods Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Graviola Leaf 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.

Graviola powder1 drug type · 1 drug

Carbamazepine (Tegretol)

Theoretically, graviola might decrease concentrations of carbamazepine when used concomitantly.
A study in rats shows that graviola extract reduces the area under the curve of carbamazepine by 46% and maximum concentration by 35% when compared with carbamazepine alone.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

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

Z Natural Foods

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Name
Z Natural Foods
Street Address
5407 N Haverhill Rd Ste 336
City
West Palm Beach
State
FL
ZipCode
33407
Web Address
www.ZNaturalFoods.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Graviola Leaf Powder by Z Natural Foods: Common Questions

Does Graviola Leaf Powder by Z Natural Foods interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Graviola Leaf Powder has a known interaction with 1 medication. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Graviola Leaf 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 if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No, the data advise against it. Graviola is rated possibly unsafe in pregnancy, and there isn't enough safety information for breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're considering it during either time.
What are the most common side effects?
Nausea and burning pain in the upper abdomen have been reported in a clinical study. Because long-term safety data are limited, there's also concern about possible nerve damage with regular use.
Can graviola help with HPV, headaches, or male infertility?
The reliable evidence isn't there yet for any of those uses. The studies we hold show insufficient evidence to say whether graviola works for them.
Is it safe to take this long-term?
Regular consumption of graviola may not be safe. Because human safety data are limited and lab studies raise concerns about possible nerve toxicity, using it long-term should be discussed with your doctor or pharmacist.

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The Full Monographs Behind Graviola Leaf Powder’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Graviola Leaf 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 4 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.

Graviola 4 references
  1. Caparros-Lefebvre D, Elbaz A. Possible relation of atypical parkinsonism in the French West Indies with consumption of tropical plants: a case-control study. Caribbean Parkinsonism Study Group. Lancet 1999;354:281-6. PubMed
  2. Gavamukulya Y, Wamunyokoli F, El-Shemy HA. Annona muricata: Is the natural therapy to most disease conditions including cancer growing in our backyard? A systematic review of its research history and future prospects. Asian Pac J Trop Med. 2017;10(9):835- PubMed
  3. Abu Soukhon AA, Abu-Qatouseh L, Mansoor K, et al. Cytotoxicity Activity of Graviola Fruit Extract with Carbamazepine and Valproic Acid Show Antagonistic and Indifferent Effects. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev 2023;24(6):1869-1875. PubMed
  4. Cleret de Langavant L, Roze E, Petit A, et al. Annonaceae Consumption Worsens Disease Severity and Cognitive Deficits in Degenerative Parkinsonism. Mov Disord 2022;37(12):2355-2366. PubMed

See these in context on the Graviola monograph →

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