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Jambu Beej Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herbal Hills

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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
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Jambu Beej 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

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Jambu Beej is a dietary supplement by Herbal Hills with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for blood sugar support, digestive upset and diarrhea, sore throat and mouth health.Based on those ingredients, 186 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Jambu, Powder. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Jambu Beej by Herbal Hills

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 contains one active ingredient: jambolan powder, made from the jambu seed. Jambolan has been used traditionally in herbal medicine and the whole fruit is eaten as food in some regions, though supplements containing concentrated doses haven't been extensively studied for safety.

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 Jambolan product and its label doesn't state a use — see Jambolan'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 we hold doesn't establish jambolan as effective for diabetes or venous leg ulcers (slow-healing wounds in the legs). While animal research shows it can lower blood glucose, there isn't enough reliable evidence in humans to rate it as a working treatment for either condition.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Jambolan

How safe is it?

Some data gaps
Safety Information · database check
Some gaps

Safety data exists for these ingredients, but with some important gaps.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 0 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.

The jambolan fruit itself is widely eaten as food and is generally well tolerated in that form. However, concentrated supplement doses haven't been well studied.

The safety data advises against using this supplement during pregnancy and while breastfeeding — there isn't enough information to know it's safe in medicinal amounts.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Jambolan

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 — Jambolan.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 186 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 take this, check your medications against these categories: antidiabetes drugs (insulin, metformin, sulfonylureas, and others) — jambolan may lower blood sugar too much — and any drug metabolized by the CYP2C9 enzyme in your liver. If you take sitagliptin (Januvia), flag that for your pharmacist as well.

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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 some safety-information gaps remain.

Jambolan may interact with diabetes medications and certain other drugs processed by your liver, so it's not a take-it-and-see product. If you have diabetes or take any prescription medication, check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.

The evidence for its effectiveness in treating diabetes or wound healing isn't established in our data.

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 Jul 18, 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 Jambu Beej, straight from the product label.

Brand Herbal Hills
Barcode (UPC) 8904268816712
Net contents 16 Ounce(s); 454 Gram(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jul 18, 2023
DSLD ID 296426
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Halal
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Jambu Beej by Herbal Hills, 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
151
UPC/BARCODE
8904268816712
IngredientAmount% DV
Jambu, Powder3 Gram(s)--

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Label statements
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Brand IP Statement(s)

Herbal Hills Back to Nature High Quality Natural Products

Formula

Eugenia Jambolana Syzygium Cumini (Jamun) Java Black Plum

Halal India www.Halalindia.com HIW25610218

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Direction for use: Take 3 gms powder, 1 to 2 times a day

Precautions

Warning: Pregnant or lactating women are advised to consume herbal products under the advice of the healthcare practitioner.

Keep out of reach of children.

Do not use if pouch is broken.

Please consult an expert before use.

Storage

Storage: Store in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight.

Formulation

Being natural product. Colour may vary over time as well as from batch to batch however effectiveness remains same.

Herbal Powder Pure Nature Effective

Country of Origin: India

General Statements

MRP is applicable for sales within India only.

For feedback or queries please contact us at: www.herbalhillsglobal.com Email: [email protected]

Seals/Symbols

QA ICS JAS-ANZ ISO 22000:2005 Reg. No.: RH91/7301 GMP Good Manufacturing Practice Halal India www.Halalindia.com HIW25610218

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Jambu Beej by Herbal Hills label

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Jambu Beej label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Jambu Beej by Herbal Hills

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 container151 Amounts shown are per serving.

Jambu, Powder

Interacts with
186 drugs
3 Gram(s) per serving Form: Eugenia jambolana

Jambolan (Syzygium cumini), also called Java plum or black plum, is a tropical fruit tree traditionally used for blood sugar and digestive complaints....

Jambu, Powder monograph & interactions
Interaction report

Jambu Beej by Herbal Hills Drug Interactions

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186Drugs
186 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Jambu, Powder 186

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Jambu Beej interact with 186 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Jambu Beej interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Jambu, Powder

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Jambu Beej 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.

Jambu, Powder3 drug types · 186 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Animal research shows that jambolan seed and bark extracts can lower blood glucose levels. Theoretically, jambolan might have additive effects when used with antidiabetes drugs. This might increase the risk of hypoglycemia in some patients. Monitor blood glucose levels closely.

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

There is some in vitro evidence that jambolan can inhibit CYP2C9. Theoretically, concomitant use of jambolan with CYP2C9 substrates may increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2C9.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Sitagliptin (Januvia)

Animal research shows that jambolan seed extract reduces the sitagliptin maximum plasma concentration and area under the curve by 39% and 22%, respectively. However, blood glucose levels were actually reduced to a greater extent in mice taking jambolan and sitagliptin in combination when compared with either product taken alone. Theoretically, jambolan seed extract might alter the clearance of sitagliptin, although this may not alter the clinical effects of sitagliptin.

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

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Jambu Beej, from the product label.

Herbal Hills

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Web Address
www.herbalhillsglobal.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Jambu Beej by Herbal Hills: Common Questions

Does Jambu Beej by Herbal Hills interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Jambu Beej has a known interaction with 186 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Jambu Beej 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 have diabetes?
Not without checking with your doctor or pharmacist first. Jambolan can lower blood glucose on its own, and combining it with diabetes medications could increase the risk of your blood sugar dropping too low. Your healthcare provider would need to monitor your glucose levels closely if you decide to use it.
Is jambolan safe during pregnancy?
No. The safety data advises against using this supplement during pregnancy. There isn't enough information about medicinal doses to know it's safe.
Is jambolan safe while breastfeeding?
No. Safety while breastfeeding isn't known, so it's best to avoid this supplement in medicinal form if you're nursing.
Does this product contain any fillers or other inactive ingredients?
This product contains jambolan powder as the only ingredient — no inactive fillers or binders are listed.
How much jambolan has been studied for safety?
The jambolan fruit itself is eaten as food in some regions and is generally well tolerated that way. However, concentrated supplement doses like those in this product haven't been well studied for safety.

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The Full Monographs Behind Jambu Beej’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Jambolan

Interacts with 186 drugs

Jambolan (Syzygium cumini), also called Java plum or black plum, is a tropical fruit tree traditionally used for blood sugar and digestive complaints. Human evidence for these uses is limite...

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Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Jambu Beej'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 7 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.

Jambolan 7 references
  1. Teixeira CC, Weinert LS, Barbosa DC, et al. Syzygium cumini (L.) Skeels in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. Diabetes Care 2004;27:3019-20.
  2. Sharma SB, Nasir A, Prabhu KM, et al. Hypoglycaemic and hypolipidemic effect of ethanolic extract of seeds of Eugenia jambolana in alloxan-induced diabetic rabbits. J Ethnopharmacol 2003;85:201-6. PubMed
  3. Sridhar SB, Sheetal UD, Pai MR, Shastri MS. Preclinical evaluation of the antidiabetic effect of Eugenia jambolana seed powder in streptozotocin-diabetic rats. Braz J Med Biol Res 2005;38:463-8. PubMed
  4. Villasenor IM, Lamadrid MR. Comparative anti-hyperglycemic potentials of medicinal plants. J Ethnopharmacol 2006;104:129-31. PubMed
  5. Chinni S, Dubala A, Kosaraju J, et al. Effect of crude extract of Eugenia jambolana Lam. on human cytochrome P450 enzymes. Phytother Res 2014;28(11):1731-4. doi: 10.1002/ptr.5137.
  6. Vora A, Varghese A, Kachwala Y, et al. Eugenia jambolana extract reduces the systemic exposure of Sitagliptin and improves conditions associated with diabetes: A pharmacokinetic and a pharmacodynamic herb-drug interaction study. J Tradit Complement Med. 2 PubMed
  7. Araújo GR, Teles BSBS, Xoteslem GC, Gratieri T, Fortes RC, Novaes MR. Randomized, double-blind clinical trial comparing the healing of stasis ulcers in lower limbs with standard hydrocolloid gel dressings and with dressings with Syzygium cumini extract. P PubMed

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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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