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Dietary supplement

Livit 2 Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Ayush Herbs

Tablet Or Pill Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Livit 2 is a dietary supplement by Ayush Herbs with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for immune support, fever, blood sugar support.Based on those ingredients, 612 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Tinospora cordifolia, Picrorhiza kurrooa. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Livit 2 by Ayush Herbs

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 3 of its 3 active ingredients.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

Livit 2 contains 3 active ingredients: Tinospora cordifolia, Boerhaavia diffusa, and Picrorhiza kurrooa — all used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. The product also contains binding materials and other inactive ingredients.

Tinospora cordifolia is claimed to support immunity and liver function. Picrorhiza kurrooa is traditionally used for liver and respiratory health.

Boerhaavia diffusa rounds out the blend with traditional support for kidney and liver wellness.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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This product doesn't appear to be marketed for a specific use, so we graded its ingredients' overall clinical evidence instead.

Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports its ingredients for:

  • Vitiligo via Picrorhiza Possibly Effective
  • Diabetes via Tinospora Cordifolia Possibly Effective
Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.
  • Since the label doesn't commit to one use, we graded the ingredients' overall clinical evidence instead.
  • On file: Vitiligo — rated "Possibly Effective" (Picrorhiza) (Natural Medicines).
  • On file: Diabetes — rated "Possibly Effective" (Tinospora Cordifolia) (Natural Medicines).

Clinical research shows Tinospora cordifolia is possibly effective for type 2 diabetes, lowering fasting blood sugar and a marker of long-term blood sugar control in adults. Picrorhiza is possibly effective for vitiligo but possibly ineffective for asthma.

For the other conditions listed — allergic rhinitis, cancer, hepatitis, and athletic performance — the evidence we hold is insufficient to rate whether Livit 2 works. Your own results may vary; talk with your doctor if you're hoping this product will treat or prevent a specific condition.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Tinospora Cordifolia Picrorhiza

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 2 of the 2 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 2 of 2.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 2 of 2.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Tinospora cordifolia is generally well tolerated when taken by mouth, with most side effects being mild — headache and nasal pain in trial participants. However, liver injury is a serious rare concern: case reports describe autoimmune hepatitis, acute hepatitis, and liver failure in 49 patients after 42–90 days of use, with some requiring transplant or resulting in death.

Picrorhiza may cause vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, rash, itching, or dizziness. Neither ingredient has enough safety data in pregnancy or breastfeeding — the facts advise against use in both.

Given the liver injury risk, Livit 2 should be used carefully and under guidance, especially if you have any liver condition.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Tinospora Cordifolia Picrorhiza

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?
  • 2 of the 2 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Picrorhiza, Tinospora Cordifolia.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: immunosuppressants / transplant drugs; diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 612 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.

Check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking Livit 2 if you use diabetes medications (risk of low blood sugar), immunosuppressants like cyclosporine or tacrolimus (reduced effectiveness), or drugs broken down by your liver's CYP2D6, CYP2C19, CYP1A2, or CYP2C9 pathways — levels of these drugs may rise. Also disclose if you have liver disease or take supplements that affect the liver.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Livit 2 is a traditional Ayurvedic blend used mainly for liver and immune support, with some evidence that Tinospora cordifolia may help type 2 diabetes. However, it carries a moderate risk of interactions with diabetes drugs, immunosuppressants, and many medications broken down by your liver, and rare liver injury has been reported.

If you take any prescription medications, have liver disease, are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have diabetes, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 2 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Apr 25, 2013.

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 Livit 2, straight from the product label.

Brand Ayush Herbs
Barcode (UPC) 891501001180
Net contents 90 Tablet(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Apr 25, 2013
DSLD ID 20599
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Tablet Or Pill
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 Livit 2 by Ayush Herbs, 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 Tablet(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Tablet(s)
Servings per container
90
UPC/BARCODE
891501001180
IngredientAmount% DV
Tinospora cordifolia50 mg--
Boerhaavia diffusa50 mg--
Picrorhiza kurrooa50 mg--

Other ingredients: In a proprietary blend of, binding materials

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

SUGGESTED USE: One tablet three times daily or as directed by your physician.

Precautions

DO NOT USE IF SEAL IS BROKEN.

Warning: If pregnant, consult your physician before using this or any other product.

Keep Away From Reach Of Children

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

General Statements

Ayurveda - Wealth of Health

580610 08-2013

FDA Statement of Identity

DIETARY SUPPLEMENT

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Livit 2 by Ayush Herbs

These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill Servings per container90 Amounts shown are per serving.

Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.

Tinospora cordifolia

Interacts with
612 drugs
50 mg per serving

Tinospora cordifolia, known as Guduchi or Giloy in Ayurvedic medicine, is a climbing plant traditionally used to support immunity and treat fevers. Ea...

Tinospora cordifolia monograph & interactions

Boerhaavia diffusa

50 mg per serving

Picrorhiza kurrooa

Interacts with
207 drugs
50 mg per serving

Picrorhiza (Picrorhiza kurroa) is a bitter Himalayan herb used in Ayurvedic medicine, mainly for liver and digestive complaints. Early lab and small h...

Picrorhiza kurrooa monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: In a proprietary blend of, Binding materials. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Livit 2 by Ayush Herbs Drug Interactions

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612 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Livit 2 with known interactions, here are the types of medications they can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Tinospora cordifolia6 drug types · 612 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, Tinospora cordifolia might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Clinical research in adults with type 2 diabetes shows that Tinospora cordifolia can reduce fasting blood glucose and glycated hemoglobin. Additionally, animal research shows that Tinospora cordifolia has hypoglycemic effects.

Likelihood Possible Evidence A
Cytochrome P450 1A2 (Cyp1A2) Substrates

Theoretically, Tinospora cordifolia might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
In vitro research shows that Tinospora cordifolia extract inhibits CYP1A2 at high concentrations. However, this interaction has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 2C19 (Cyp2C19) Substrates

Theoretically, Tinospora cordifolia might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2C19.
In vitro research shows that Tinospora cordifolia extract inhibits CYP2C19 at high concentrations. However, this interaction has not been reported in humans.

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

Theoretically, Tinospora cordifolia might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2C9.
In vitro research shows that Tinospora cordifolia extract inhibits CYP2C9. Animal research shows that Tinospora cordifolia extract 400 mg/kg twice daily for 14 days reduces the clearance and increases plasma levels of glyburide, a CYP2C9 substrate. However, this interaction has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 2D6 (Cyp2D6) Substrates

Theoretically, Tinospora cordifolia might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
In vitro research shows that Tinospora cordifolia extract inhibits CYP2D6 at high concentrations. However, this interaction has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Immunosuppressants

Theoretically, Tinospora cordifolia might reduce the effectiveness of immunosuppressants.
In vitro and animal research shows that Tinospora cordifolia has immunostimulant effects.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D

Picrorhiza kurrooa2 drug types · 207 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Evidence from animal research suggests that an extract of picrorhiza can reduce fasting and non-fasting blood sugar levels. Theoretically, picrorhiza might have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs and increase the risk of hypoglycemia. Monitor blood glucose levels closely. Dose adjustments might be necessary. Some antidiabetes drugs include glimepiride (Amaryl), glyburide (DiaBeta, Glynase PresTab, Micronase), insulin, pioglitazone (Actos), rosiglitazone (Avandia), and others.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Immunosuppressants

Picrorhiza seems to have immunostimulating activity. Theoretically, picrorhiza may interfere with immunosuppressant therapy. Immunosuppressant drugs include azathioprine (Imuran), basiliximab (Simulect), cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune), daclizumab (Zenapax), muromonab-CD3 (OKT3, Orthoclone OKT3), mycophenolate (CellCept), tacrolimus (FK506, Prograf), sirolimus (Rapamune), prednisone (Deltasone, Orasone), and other corticosteroids (glucocorticoids).

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Livit 2, from the product label.

Ayush Herbs

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Phone Number
425-637-1400
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Livit 2 by Ayush Herbs: Common Questions

Does Livit 2 by Ayush Herbs interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Livit 2 has a known interaction with 612 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Livit 2 contains 3 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is 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 Livit 2 while pregnant?
No — the safety data advises against it. There isn't enough information to know it's safe for you or your baby, so talk with your doctor or midwife for personalized advice.
Can I breastfeed while taking Livit 2?
No — there isn't enough safety information for breastfeeding, so it's best avoided. Discuss options with your doctor or pharmacist.
Will Livit 2 help my type 2 diabetes?
Clinical research shows Tinospora cordifolia, one of the three ingredients, may help lower fasting blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes. However, that doesn't mean Livit 2 will work for you, and it may increase the risk of low blood sugar if you're already on diabetes medication. Talk with your doctor before adding it.
What side effects has Livit 2 or its ingredients caused?
Most people tolerate it well. The most common mild side effects are headache and nasal pain. More serious but rare is liver injury — the facts describe autoimmune hepatitis and acute liver failure in case reports. Picrorhiza may cause vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, rash, or itching in some people.
Does Livit 2 really work for liver health?
The evidence we hold doesn't establish that it works for hepatitis or general liver health — the rating is insufficient evidence. While both Tinospora cordifolia and Picrorhiza kurrooa are used in traditional medicine for the liver, clinical proof is lacking for this product.
Is Livit 2 safe for someone with a liver condition?
No — caution is advised because liver injury, though rare, has been reported with Tinospora cordifolia. If you have any liver disease, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking it.

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The 23 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.

Tinospora Cordifolia 16 references
  1. Stanely Mainzen Prince P, Menon VP. Hypoglycaemic and hypolipidaemic action of alcohol extract of Tinospora cordifolia roots in chemical induced diabetes in rats. Phytother Res 2003;17:410-3.
  2. Grover JK, Vats V, Rathi SS. Anti-hyperglycemic effect of Eugenia jambolana and Tinospora cordifolia in experimental diabetes and their effects on key metabolic enzymes involved in carbohydrate metabolism. J Ethnopharmacol 2000;73:461-70. PubMed
  3. Manjrekar PN, Jolly CI, Narayanan S. Comparative studies of the immunomodulatory activity of Tinospora cordifolia and Tinospora sinensis. Fitoterapia 2000;71:254-7. PubMed
  4. Prince PS, Menon VP. Antioxidant activity of Tinospora cordifolia roots in experimental diabetes. J Ethnopharmacol 1999;65:277-81. PubMed
  5. Stanely Mainzen Prince P, Menon VP, Gunasekaran G. Hypolipidaemic action of Tinospora cordifolia roots in alloxan diabetic rats. J Ethnopharmacol 1999;64:53-7. PubMed
  6. Badar VA, Thawani VR, Wakode PT, et al. Efficacy of Tinospora cordifolia in allergic rhinitis. J Ethnopharmacol 2005;96:445-9. PubMed
  7. Kapil A, Sharma S. Immunopotentiating compounds from Tinospora cordifolia. J Ethnopharmacol 1997;58:89-95. PubMed
  8. Nair PK, Rodriguez S, Ramachandran R, et al. Immune stimulating properties of a novel polysaccharide from the medicinal plant Tinospora cordifolia. Int Immunopharmacol 2004;4:1645-59. PubMed
  9. Castillo AL, Osi MO, Ramos JD, De Francia JL, Dujunco MU, Quilala PF. Efficacy and safety of Tinospora cordifolia lotion in Sarcoptes scabiei var hominis-infected pediatric patients: A single blind, randomized controlled trial. J Pharmacol Pharmacother. 2 PubMed
  10. Sahu R, Ahmed T, Sangana R, Punde R, Subudhi BB. Effect of Tinospora cordifolia aqua-alcoholic extract on pharmacokinetic of glibenclamide in rat: an herb-drug interaction study. J Pharm Biomed Anal. 2018;151:310-6. doi: 10.1016/j.jpba.2018.01.010. PubMed
  11. Patial V, Katoch S, Chhimwal J, Singh PP, Suresh PS, Padwad Y. Tinospora cordifolia activates PPAR? pathway and mitigates glomerular and tubular cell injury in diabetic kidney disease. Phytomedicine 2021;91:153663. PubMed
  12. Kulkarni AV, Hanchanale P, Prakash V, et al. Tinospora Cordifolia (Giloy)-Induced Liver Injury During the COVID-19 Pandemic-Multicenter Nationwide Study From India. Hepatol Commun 2022;6(6):1289-1300. PubMed
  13. Nagral A, Adhyaru K, Rudra OS, Gharat A, Bhandare S. Herbal Immune Booster-Induced Liver Injury in the COVID-19 Pandemic - A Case Series. J Clin Exp Hepatol. 2021;11(6):732-738. PubMed
  14. Chattopadhyay K, Wang H, Kaur J, et al. Effectiveness and Safety of Ayurvedic Medicines in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Management: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Front Pharmacol. 2022;13:821810. Published 2022 Jun 8. PubMed
  15. Nnamani I, Tolu-Akinnawo O, Dufera RR, Akintunde A, Maliakkal B. Tinospora cordifolia (Guduchi/Giloy)-Induced Liver Injury: A Case Review. Cureus 2023;15(5):e39793. PubMed
  16. May K, Jeitler M, Murthy V, Stapelfeldt E, Kessler CS. A Case Report of Acute Hepatitis Involving the Medicinal Herb Tinospora cordifolia Along with Other Variables. J Integr Complement Med 2023;29(5):327-333.

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Picrorhiza 7 references
  1. Sharma ML, Rao CS, Duda PL. Immunostimulatory activity of Picrorhiza kurroa leaf extract. J Ethnopharmacol 1994;41:185-92. PubMed
  2. Bedi KL, Zutshi U, Chopra CL, Amla V. Picrorhiza kurroa, an ayurvedic herb, may potentiate photochemotherapy in vitiligo. J Ethnopharmacol 1989;27:347-52. PubMed
  3. Vaidya AB, Antarkar DS, Doshi JC, et al. Picrorhiza kurroa (Kutaki) Royle ex Benth as a hepatoprotective agent--experimental & clinical studies. J Postgrad Med 1996;42:105-8.
  4. Baruah CC, Gupta PP, Nath A, et al. Anti-allergic and anti-anaphylactic activity of picroliv--a standardised iridoid glycoside fraction of Picrorhiza kurroa. Pharmacol Res 1998;38:487-92.
  5. Doshi VB, Shetye VM, Mahashur AA, Kamat SR. Picrorrhiza kurroa in bronchial asthma. J Postgrad Med 1983;29:89-95.
  6. Joy, K. L. and Kuttan, R. Anti-diabetic activity of Picrorrhiza kurroa extract. J Ethnopharmacol 11-1-1999;67(2):143-148. PubMed
  7. Brockwell C, Ampikaipakan S, Sexton DW, Price D, Freeman D, Thomas M, Ali M, Wilson AM. Adjunctive treatment with oral AKL1, a botanical nutraceutical, in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis 2014;9:715-21. PubMed

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