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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.

Insulin Plant contains one active ingredient: Costus Igneus Leaf powder. The product also includes Costus Igneus as an inactive ingredient (part of the capsule or filler material).

Costus Igneus is a plant used traditionally in some cultures, though reliable evidence for its effects is sparse.

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: Blood Sugar Support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Type 2 diabetes, Hyperglycemia, Glucose control.
  • Our graded evidence for these ingredients doesn't cover that particular purpose.

The data we hold shows insufficient reliable evidence to rate costus for intestinal parasite infections. In other words, we don't have enough solid research to tell you whether it works for that purpose or any other.

If you're considering this for a specific health goal, your doctor or pharmacist can help you weigh what limited evidence exists against other options.

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.

Human safety data for costus are limited, and the quality and purity of products vary widely — so you're working with incomplete information on the safety side. The ingredient might cause allergic reactions or contact dermatitis (a skin rash from direct contact), particularly if you have a history of allergies.

Costus is traditionally believed to stimulate the uterus, so the safety data advise against use during pregnancy. There isn't enough safety information to use it while breastfeeding either — talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's appropriate for you.

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, the ingredient's safety data are limited, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist before you start — especially if you take other medications or supplements.

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.

This product's safety profile is thin: human data are scarce, quality varies, and it may trigger allergies or skin reactions. It's traditionally avoided in pregnancy and breastfeeding due to lack of safety data.

If you're pregnant, nursing, or have allergies, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking it. Even if you're not in those groups, run your medications through our tool and talk it over with your own healthcare provider.

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 24, 2021.

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) 724103349735
Net contents 6.3 Ounce(s); 180 Gram(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Sep 24, 2021
DSLD ID 257639
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
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 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
60
UPC/BARCODE
724103349735
IngredientAmount% DV
Costus Igneus Leaf powder3000 mg--

Other ingredients: Costus Igneus

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: For the first 60 days, take 5 pills (3g) in the morning before breakfast, and 5 pills in the evening before dinner. After 60 days, take 5 pills in the morning before breakfast.

Precautions

Warning: Keep out of reach of children. 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.

Formulation

Blood Sugar Support

Vegetarian Capsules

No fillers, chemicals or preservatives

Formula

Costus Igneus

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

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 container60 Amounts shown are per serving.

Costus Igneus Leaf powder

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 Leaf powder monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Costus Igneus. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

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
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.
Is it safe to take during pregnancy?
No. Costus is traditionally believed to stimulate the uterus, so the safety data advise against it during pregnancy. Talk with your doctor before taking it if you're pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
What about breastfeeding?
There isn't enough safety information to recommend use while breastfeeding. Check with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.
Could it cause allergies?
Yes — costus might trigger allergic reactions or contact dermatitis (a skin rash), especially if you have a history of allergies. Stop and talk to your pharmacist if you notice itching, rash, or other signs of a reaction.
Does it actually work for parasites?
The data we hold show insufficient reliable evidence to say whether it's effective for intestinal parasite infections. There isn't solid research backing that use, so talk with your doctor about other options.

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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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