Insulin Plant Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Insulin Plant 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.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
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.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
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
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.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
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.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
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.
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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
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) |
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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
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Costus Igneus Leaf powder | 3000 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Costus Igneus
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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
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Insulin Plant by Natural Smart Health label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
Label images are published by the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database for the version of this product on file. Always read your actual product label.
View the full label (PDF)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 knowninteractions
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 & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Costus Igneus. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
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.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Insulin Plant, from the product label.
Natural Smart Health
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- NaturalSmartHealth.com
- Street Address
- 1530 P B Lane #L4120
- City
- Wichita Falls
- State
- Texas
- ZipCode
- 76302-2612
Insulin Plant by Natural Smart Health: Common Questions
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Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy
Not sure if Insulin Plant is safe with your meds?
Our pharmacists answer your medication & supplement questions — free.
Label information is sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database and reflects the product version on file; always read your actual product label. This page is for education only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Confirm with your pharmacist or doctor before combining supplements and medications.
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 & 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.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
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
- Leung AY, Foster S. Encyclopedia of Common Natural Ingredients Used in Food, Drugs and Cosmetics. 2nd ed. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, 1996.
- 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
- Mitchell, J. C. Contact hypersensitivity to some perfume materials. Contact Dermatitis 1975;1(4):196-199. PubMed
- Benezra, C. and Epstein, W. L. Molecular recognition patterns of sesquiterpene lactones in costus-sensitive patients. Contact Dermatitis 1986;15(4):223-230. PubMed
- 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
- 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
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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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