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Jambuhills Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herbal Hills

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

Jambuhills 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 seed extract & Jambu seed powder Blend. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Jambuhills 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.

Jambuhills contains one active ingredient: a blend of jambolan seed extract and jambolan seed powder. Jambolan (also called jambul or Java plum) is a fruit traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine; this product concentrates that seed in supplement form.

The capsule also contains inactive ingredients — magnesium stearate, silica, and gelatin — that serve as binders and flow agents.

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 for jambolan is not yet established. Our data shows insufficient reliable evidence to rate whether it works for diabetes or venous leg ulcers (slow-healing wounds in the legs).

While animal studies hint at blood-sugar-lowering potential, human trials haven't been robust enough to confirm benefit.

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.

Jambolan fruit itself is commonly eaten as food and is generally well tolerated in whole form. However, concentrated supplement doses haven't been well studied, so caution is advised.

The safety data advises against taking this supplement during pregnancy or while breastfeeding, as 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 taking Jambuhills, double-check with your doctor or pharmacist if you're on any drugs metabolized by the liver enzyme CYP2C9 (jambolan may raise their blood levels), or any antidiabetes medication including sitagliptin (Januvia) — there's a risk of low blood sugar if combined. Blood glucose monitoring is important if you use diabetes drugs.

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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.

Jambuhills is best suited for people interested in traditional jambolan use who don't take medications metabolized by CYP2C9 or diabetes drugs. If you're on any prescription medication — especially for blood sugar or blood clotting — check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting, since the interaction data spans many common drugs.

Pregnant and breastfeeding people should avoid 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 Nov 21, 2012.

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 Jambuhills, straight from the product label.

Brand Herbal Hills
Barcode (UPC) 8906008260946
Net contents 60 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Nov 21, 2012
DSLD ID 15538
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 Jambuhills 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:
1 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
UPC/BARCODE
8906008260946
IngredientAmount% DV
Jambu seed extract & Jambu seed powder Blend425 mg--

Other ingredients: Magnesium Stearate, Silica, Gelatin Capsule

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Label statements
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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.

General Statements

MULTIEFFECTIVE HERB

Batch No. : Exp. Date: Neutral Code # MH/PD/AYU/002/10

Blood Sugar Health

Pure – Natural – Effective Jambu seed is considered to have a natural property to maintain healthy sugar level in blood & urine. It has a cohesive action. It is also known to have anti-inflammatory, astringent qualities & helps maintain healthy cholesterol levels.

Contents based on standard Raw Material as per Ayurvedic Text

FDA Statement of Identity

HERBAL SUPPLEMENT

Dietary Supplement

Seals/Symbols

HERBALHILLS

GMP Good Manufacturing Practice

ISO 22000:2005 CERTIFIED COMPANY

EXTRACT STANDARDIZED EXTRACT

Storage

Store in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight.

Precautions

Keep out of reach of children.

Do not use if inner seal is broken or missing.

Caution : Pregnant or lactating women are advised to consume herbal products under the advice of the Healthcare Practitioner.

Formula

2% Bitter, 6% Saponins

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Direction for use : As a dietary supplement take 1 capsule twice daily, preferably after meals or as recommended by a Healthcare Practitioner. For better results it should be taken with warm water

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Jambuhills by Herbal Hills label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Jambuhills by Herbal Hills

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

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Amounts shown are per serving.

425 mg per serving Form: Bitter, Saponins

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

Jambu seed extract & Jambu seed powder Blend monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Magnesium Stearate, Silica, Gelatin Capsule. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Jambuhills by Herbal Hills Drug Interactions

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186Drugs
186 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Jambuhills 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 seed extract & Jambu seed powder Blend3 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
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Jambuhills, from the product label.

Herbal Hills

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Name
Isha Agro Developers Pvt. Ltd. (An ISO 22000:2005 Certified Company)
Street Address
55-A/B, Lonavala Indl. Co-op. Est. Ltd.
City
Nangargaon
State
Lonavala
Phone Number
0091 22 2868 6868
Web Address
www.herbalhills.in
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Jambuhills by Herbal Hills: Common Questions

Does Jambuhills by Herbal Hills interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Jambuhills 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?
Jambuhills 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 Jambuhills if I'm on diabetes medication?
Not without talking to your doctor first. Jambolan can lower blood sugar on its own, so combining it with diabetes drugs might drop your glucose too low. If you and your doctor decide to try it, close blood glucose monitoring is essential.
Is Jambuhills safe during pregnancy?
No. The safety data advises against it — there isn't enough research on concentrated supplement doses in pregnancy. Whole jambolan fruit is eaten as food, but medicinal supplements are a different story. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're considering it.
What does jambolan do?
Jambolan is a tropical fruit seed used in traditional medicine, particularly in Ayurvedic practice. Animal research hints it may help lower blood sugar, but human evidence is too thin to confirm whether it actually works for diabetes or any other condition.
Are there any side effects listed for Jambuhills?
No adverse effects are documented in our data. That said, concentrated supplement doses haven't been well studied in people, so side effects may exist but simply haven't been reported yet.
Does Jambuhills have fillers or just the active ingredient?
The capsule contains magnesium stearate and silica as inactive ingredients — these are standard binders and flow agents that help form and fill the capsule. The only active ingredient is the jambolan seed blend.
Can I take Jambuhills if I'm breastfeeding?
No. Safety while breastfeeding is unknown, so the data advises avoiding it in supplement form. Whole fruit is different from a concentrated dose, but we don't have enough information about medicinal amounts and breast milk. Check with your doctor or pharmacist.

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Sources & How We Checked

Jambuhills'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.

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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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