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Dietary supplement

Insulin Plant Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Natural Smart Health

Capsule Category: Botanical
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

Insulin Plant is a dietary supplement by Natural Smart Health with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for digestive upset and gas, cough and breathing complaints, skin conditions (topical).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 Insulin Plant by Natural Smart Health

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.

From our pharmacy team — supplement deep dive

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 has one active ingredient: Costus Igneus, a plant traditionally used in herbal medicine. There are no inactive fillers or other ingredients listed.

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 Costus product and its label doesn't state a use — see Costus'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 for Costus Igneus isn't established. We hold insufficient reliable evidence to rate it for intestinal parasite infection, which is a traditional use.

That means the research either isn't there yet or isn't strong enough for us to say whether it works.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Costus

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.

Costus Igneus has limited human safety data, and the quality and purity of products can vary widely. It may cause allergic reactions in some people, including skin reactions like contact dermatitis if you touch it or take it by mouth.

Traditionally it's believed to stimulate the uterus, so it's best avoided during pregnancy. There isn't enough safety information to use it while breastfeeding — talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're pregnant or nursing and thinking about this product.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Costus

Meds to double-check

No known interactions
Known Interaction Concern · database check
No known interactions

No medication interactions are currently documented for the matched ingredients — that isn't a guarantee none exist.

Why this rating?
  • None of the 1 matched ingredient has a documented medication interaction on file.

No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. That said, limited human safety data means there's a lot we don't know — always check with your pharmacist about your specific medications.

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.

If you're interested in this plant for its traditional uses, know that the science isn't there yet to back it up. The bigger concern is limited safety data and the wide variability in product quality.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding are reasons to skip it. Talk with your pharmacist first, especially if you're on any medications.

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 Sep 25, 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 Insulin Plant, straight from the product label.

Brand Natural Smart Health
Barcode (UPC) 724103349193
Net contents 3.2 Ounce(s); 90 Gram(s); 150 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Sep 25, 2024
DSLD ID 318796
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Insulin Plant by Natural Smart Health, 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:
5 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
5 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
30
UPC/BARCODE
724103349193
IngredientAmount% DV
Costus Igneus3000 mg--

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: Take 5 capsules (3g) in the morning before breakfast.

Precautions

Warning: Keep out of reach of children. Pregnant or nursing mothers, children under the age of 18 and individuals with a known medical condition should consult a physician before using this or any dietary supplement.

Do not use if safety seal is damaged or missing.

Caution: Do not exceed the recommended dose.

Pregnant or nursing mothers, children under the age of 18 and individuals with a known medical condition should consult a physician before using this or any dietary supplement.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

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

Seals/Symbols

Made in USA GMPc Facility

Formulation

100% Vegan

Blood sugar support

Gluten free Made with Non GMO ingredients Soy free No fillers, chemicals or preservatives

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Formula

Costus igneus

See for yourself

Insulin Plant by Natural Smart Health label

The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Insulin Plant by Natural Smart Health

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

Serving size5 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.

Costus Igneus

No known
interactions
3000 mg per serving

Costus (Saussurea costus) is a root used in Ayurvedic, Unani, and traditional Chinese medicine, mostly for digestive and respiratory complaints. High-...

Costus Igneus monograph & interactions
Interaction report

Insulin Plant by Natural Smart Health Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Insulin Plant. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.

The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Insulin Plant, from the product label.

Natural Smart Health

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Name
NaturalSmartHealth.com
Street Address
1530 P B Lane #L4120
City
Wichita Falls
State
Texas
ZipCode
76302-2612
Web Address
NaturalSmartHealth.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Insulin Plant by Natural Smart Health: Common Questions

Does Insulin Plant by Natural Smart Health interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Insulin Plant. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Insulin Plant 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?
No. Costus Igneus is traditionally believed to stimulate the uterus, so it's best avoided during pregnancy. Talk with your doctor if you have questions about what's safe for you.
Can I breastfeed while taking Insulin Plant?
There isn't enough safety information, so avoid it while breastfeeding. Your pharmacist or doctor can help you find an alternative if you need one.
Does this actually help with parasites?
That's a traditional use, but we don't have reliable evidence to say whether it works. The research either isn't strong enough or isn't there yet.
What are the side effects?
Costus Igneus might cause allergic reactions, including contact dermatitis — a skin reaction you can get from touching it or taking it by mouth. Human safety data are limited, so other side effects aren't fully known.
How is the quality of this product checked?
Quality and purity vary widely across costus products on the market. That's why it's worth asking your pharmacist about the brand and asking them to help you pick a reputable source.

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The Full Monographs Behind Insulin Plant’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Insulin Plant'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 6 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.

Costus 6 references
  1. Leung AY, Foster S. Encyclopedia of Common Natural Ingredients Used in Food, Drugs and Cosmetics. 2nd ed. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, 1996.
  2. Marzulli, F. N. and Maibach, H. I. Effects of vehicles and elicitation concentration in contact dermatitis testing. I. Experimental contact sensitization in humans. Contact Dermatitis 1976;2(6):325-329. PubMed
  3. Mitchell, J. C. Contact hypersensitivity to some perfume materials. Contact Dermatitis 1975;1(4):196-199. PubMed
  4. Benezra, C. and Epstein, W. L. Molecular recognition patterns of sesquiterpene lactones in costus-sensitive patients. Contact Dermatitis 1986;15(4):223-230. PubMed
  5. Mitchell, J. C. and Epstein, W. L. Contact hypersensitivity to a perfume material, Costus Absolute. The role of sesquiterpene lactones. Arch.Dermatol 1974;110(6):871-873. DOI
  6. Cheminat, A., Stampf, J. L., Benezra, C., Farrall, M. J., and Frechet, J. M. Allergic contact dermatitis to costus: removal of haptens with polymers. Acta Derm.Venereol. 1981;61(6):525-529. DOI

See these in context on the Costus monograph →

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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