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Krounchbeej Powder Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herbal Hills

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Powder Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Major
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Krounchbeej Powder 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: Major

Krounchbeej Powder is a dietary supplement by Herbal Hills with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for parkinson's disease symptoms, male fertility and libido, mood and stress support.Based on those ingredients, 193 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated major. The ingredients most likely to interact are Krounchbeej powder. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Krounchbeej Powder 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

Low disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Low

Most active ingredients don't disclose an individual amount — you can't tell how much of each you're getting.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 0 of its 1 active ingredient.

Krounchbeej Powder is a single-ingredient supplement—it contains only cowhage powder. Cowhage is a tropical plant seed that has been used traditionally, and its active component is levodopa (L-dopa), the same compound used in Parkinson's disease medications.

There are no inactive ingredients listed for this product.

Does it work?

Not established
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 established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use — see Cowhage's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: build fertility and improve health.
  • We looked for evidence on: Sexual desire, Male infertility, Reproductive health, Libido.
  • The closest evidence on file: Cowhage is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Sexual desire (Natural Medicines).

The evidence for cowhage is not yet established in the data we hold. Studies have not provided reliable evidence to rate its use for anxiety, skin inflammation (erythema), elevated prolactin levels, muscle pain (myalgia), Parkinson's disease, or rheumatoid arthritis.

While the ingredient has a long history in traditional use, we don't have solid clinical data to say whether it actually works for any of these conditions.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Cowhage

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.

Cowhage is generally well tolerated when taken by mouth, though adverse effects reported in clinical trials and use include diarrhea, flatulence, nausea, vomiting, headaches, and dry mouth. In clinical research, a small number of trial participants (about 3%) reported insomnia.

The safety data advises against use during pregnancy because of insufficient safety data and its dopamine-like effects. Because L-dopa can lower prolactin and reduce milk supply, the safety data advises against use while breastfeeding.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Cowhage

Meds to double-check

Major interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Major identified

At least one ingredient has a documented Major-severity interaction. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Cowhage.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Major.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications; Parkinson's medications.
  • For scale: 193 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 this product, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take blood pressure medications (especially methyldopa or guanethidine), monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) or other antidepressants, diabetes medications, antipsychotic drugs, levodopa itself, or if you're scheduled for surgery. This ingredient interacts significantly with multiple drug classes and needs individual review of your regimen.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Major medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Krounchbeej Powder is a single-ingredient supplement containing cowhage, which has major interactions with blood pressure medications, certain antidepressants, and levodopa itself—and moderate interactions with diabetes drugs, antipsychotics, and anesthesia. Because it contains a potent active compound (levodopa), it needs to be treated like a medication and checked against your prescriptions before you start.

Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about your specific medications and whether this supplement is right for you.

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 Jun 24, 2019.

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 Krounchbeej Powder, straight from the product label.

Brand Herbal Hills
Barcode (UPC) 8906008269277
Net contents 1 kg
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jun 24, 2019
DSLD ID 203704
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 Krounchbeej Powder 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 Not Present
Maximum serving Sizes:
3 Not Present
UPC/BARCODE
8906008269277
IngredientAmount% DV
Krounchbeej powder0 NP--

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Label statements
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Formula

Krounchbeej also known as kapikachu as per ancient texts. Krounchbeej is considered to help build fertility and improve health and well being. Numerous modern scientific studies support the positive effects of the component herbs that may help build up immunity and physical stamina. May support healthy kidney functions. It contains L-Dopa, which may help testosterone management. May support healthy nerve and sexual functions.

Halal India www.Halalindia.com S No. 001548

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Dosage: Take 3 gms powder, 1 to 2 times a day or as advised by the physician.

Precautions

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

Keep out of reach of children.

Do not use if pouch is broken.

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.

Storage

Store in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight.

FDA Statement of Identity

Ayurvedic Product

General Statements

Mfg. Lic. No.: PD/AYU/002/10 (An ISO 22000:2005 Certified Company) Customer Care : 91 22 28686868 (10 a.m to 6 p.m on weekdays)

Seals/Symbols

ISO Certified Company 22000:2005 Halal India www.Halalindia.com S No. 001548 GMP Good Manufacturing Practice

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Krounchbeej Powder by Herbal Hills

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

Serving size3 Not Present Dosage formPowder Amounts shown are per serving.

Krounchbeej powder

Interacts with
193 drugs
0 NP per serving

Cowhage (Mucuna pruriens) is a tropical legume best known as a natural source of L-dopa, the compound the body turns into dopamine. It is most studied...

Krounchbeej powder monograph & interactions
Interaction report

Krounchbeej Powder by Herbal Hills Drug Interactions

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193Drugs
17 Major 176 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

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Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Krounchbeej Powder interact with 193 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Krounchbeej Powder interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Krounchbeej powder

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Krounchbeej Powder 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.

Krounchbeej powder8 drug types · 193 drugs

Levodopa

Concomitant use can increase the risk of levodopa-related adverse effects.
Cowhage contains levodopa. Some cowhage products have been standardized to contain 75-400 mg of levodopa per dose.

Likelihood Likely Evidence D
Methyldopa (Aldomet)

Theoretically, concomitant use of cowhage and methyldopa might increase the risk of hypotension.
Cowhage contains levodopa. Use of levodopa with methyldopa might cause additive hypotension. In addition, methyldopa may inhibit peripheral decarboxylation of levodopa and increase levodopa levels in the central nervous system; avoid using.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (Maois)

Theoretically, concomitant use of cowhage and non-selective MAOIs might increase the risk of hypertensive crisis.
Cowhage contains levodopa. Use of levodopa with non-selective MAOIs might cause hypertensive crisis. However, this interaction has not been reported with MAO-B selective inhibitors such as selegiline.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
Anesthesia

Theoretically, concomitant use of cowhage and anesthesia might increase the risk of arrhythmias.
Cowhage contains levodopa. Use of levodopa with cyclopropane or halogenated hydrocarbon anesthesia has led to arrhythmias. Other anesthetics have not been implicated. Use other anesthetics in patients taking cowhage or tell patients to stop taking cowhage at least 2 weeks before surgery.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, concomitant use of cowhage and antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Animal research shows that cowhage might have hypoglycemic effects.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antipsychotic Drugs

Theoretically, use of cowhage might decrease the clinical effects of antipsychotic drugs.
Cowhage contains levodopa. Use of levodopa might counteract the antidopaminergic effects of antipsychotic medications.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Guanethidine (Ismelin)

Theoretically, concomitant use of cowhage and guanethidine might increase the risk of hypotension.
Cowhage contains levodopa. Use of levodopa with guanethidine might cause additive hypotension; avoid using.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
Tricyclic Antidepressants (Tcas)

Theoretically, use of TCAs might reduce the levels and clinical effects of cowhage.
Cowhage contains levodopa. Use of TCAs might reduce the absorption of levodopa. Some case reports describe patients that developed hypertension and dyskinesia when taking both levodopa and TCAs.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
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The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Krounchbeej Powder, from the product label.

Herbal Hills

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Name
Isha Agro Developers Pvt. Ltd.
Street Address
36A/55AB, Lonavala Co.op. Indl. Est. Ltd.
City
Village - Nangargaon, Lonavala, Pune
State
Maharashtra
Phone Number
91 22 28686868
Web Address
www.herbalhills.in
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Krounchbeej Powder by Herbal Hills: Common Questions

Does Krounchbeej Powder by Herbal Hills interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Krounchbeej Powder has a known interaction with 193 medications, including 17 rated major. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Krounchbeej Powder 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.
What is cowhage and why is it in this powder?
Cowhage is a tropical plant seed used in traditional medicine. This powder contains it because of a compound called levodopa (L-dopa), which may affect dopamine in the body and is the same ingredient found in some Parkinson's disease medications. It's been studied for anxiety, muscle pain, and other conditions, though evidence is limited.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
The safety data advises against it in pregnancy because there isn't enough safety information and the dopamine effects raise concerns. If you're breastfeeding, L-dopa can lower prolactin and reduce milk supply, so it's best avoided. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about your situation for personalized advice.
What side effects might I experience?
Most commonly, people report diarrhea, flatulence, nausea, vomiting, headaches, or dry mouth. Clinical trials have noted insomnia in about 3% of participants taking larger doses. Adverse effects appear to be uncommon overall, but a full safety evaluation hasn't been done.
Does cowhage actually work for anxiety, muscle pain, or Parkinson's disease?
The reliable evidence isn't there yet. We hold insufficient evidence to rate whether it works for anxiety, muscle pain, Parkinson's disease, or the other conditions it's been studied for. Its traditional use is long, but clinical proof is lacking.
Why do I need to check my medications before taking this?
Because cowhage contains levodopa—an active, drug-like compound—it interacts with a wide range of medications, including blood pressure drugs, antidepressants, diabetes medications, and antipsychotics. Some interactions are serious and can cause dangerous drops or spikes in blood pressure, so your exact regimen matters.

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The Full Monographs Behind Krounchbeej Powder’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Cowhage

Interacts with 193 drugs

Cowhage (Mucuna pruriens) is a tropical legume best known as a natural source of L-dopa, the compound the body turns into dopamine. It is most studied for Parkinson's disease symptoms and ma...

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Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Krounchbeej Powder'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 12 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.

Cowhage 12 references
  1. McEvoy GK, ed. AHFS Drug Information. Bethesda, MD: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, 1998.
  2. Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.
  3. Anon. Epidemiological notes and reports: Mucuna pruriens-associated pruritus--New Jersey. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 1985;34:732-3.
  4. HP-200 in Parkinson's Disease study group. An alternative medicine treatment for Parkinson's disease: Results of a multicenter clinical trial. J Alt Comp Med 1995;1:249-55. DOI
  5. Infante ME, Perez AM, Simao MR, et al. Outbreak of acute toxic psychosis attributed to Mucuna pruriens. Lancet 1990;336:1129. PubMed
  6. Vaidya AB, Rajagopalan TG, Mankodi NA, et al. Treatment of Parkinson's disease with the cowhage plant-Mucuna pruriens Bak. Neurol India 1978;26:171-6.
  7. Vadivel V, Janardhanan K. Nutritional and anti-nutritional composition of velvet bean: an under-utilized food legume in south India. Int J Food Sci Nutr 2000;51:279-87. PubMed
  8. Akhtar MS, Qureshi AQ, Iqbal J. Antidiabetic evaluation of Mucuna pruriens, Linn seeds. J Pak Med Assoc 1990;40:147-50.
  9. Prakash, D., Niranjan, A., and Tewari, S. K. Some nutritional properties of the seeds of three Mucuna species. Int.J.Food Sci.Nutr. 2001;52(1):79-82.
  10. Vadivel, V. and Janardhanan, K. Nutritional and antinutritional characteristics of seven South Indian wild legumes. Plant Foods Hum.Nutr 2005;60(2):69-75. PubMed
  11. Creapure (Creatine Monohydrate). Toxicological Datasheet. Degussa BioActives. Available at: https://www.fda.gov/ohrms/DOCKETS/.../95s-0316-rpt0154-54-Ref-50-vol112.pdf.
  12. Pulikkalpura H, Kurup R, Mathew PJ, Baby S. Levodopa in Mucuna pruriens and its degradation. Sci Rep 2015;5:11078. PubMed

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