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Moringa Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Organic India

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Powder Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 9, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
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First and foremost: checking Moringa 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.

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The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Moringa is a dietary supplement by Organic India with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for nutritional supplement, blood sugar support, cholesterol support.Based on those ingredients, 869 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are organic Moringa. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Moringa by Organic India

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
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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: organic moringa leaf powder. Moringa is a nutrient-dense plant leaf traditionally used in Ayurvedic and folk medicine, though the product contains no inactive fillers or other ingredients.

Does it work?

Not established
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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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 Moringa's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: restore nutritional imbalances and boost nutrition.
  • We looked for evidence on: Malnutrition, Iron deficiency anemia, Vitamin A deficiency, Child growth, Micronutrient deficiency, Nutritional status — and 1 related terms.
  • The closest evidence on file: Moringa is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Iron deficiency anemia (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Moringa is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Vitamin A deficiency, Child growth, Malnutrition.

The evidence isn't established in the data we hold for any of moringa's common uses—iron deficiency anemia, asthma, athletic performance, diabetes, HIV/AIDS, and high cholesterol all carry ratings of insufficient reliable evidence to rate. That means the research to date hasn't been robust enough to say whether it works for these purposes.

Talk with your doctor about whether moringa fits your health goals.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Moringa

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.

Moringa leaf is generally well tolerated as a food, though high-quality safety data are limited. Transient diarrhea (temporary, passing diarrhea) is the most common side effect—about a quarter of trial participants taking 8 grams daily experienced it.

Rare serious allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, and Stevens-Johnson syndrome (a severe skin and mouth reaction) have been reported. Root and bark products may stimulate the uterus and lack safety data, so avoid medicinal amounts of those forms.

The leaf is traditionally used to boost breast milk, but safety hasn't been well studied, so use caution if you're nursing.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Moringa

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 — Moringa.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 870 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 levothyroxine (Synthroid) or other thyroid hormone replacements; moringa may weaken its effect. Also double-check any medications cleared by your liver's CYP3A4 enzyme system, P-glycoprotein substrates (used to treat heart rhythm problems, high blood pressure, and cancer), antidiabetes drugs, or CYP1A2 substrates.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Moringa leaf powder is generally well tolerated as a food but lacks robust safety and effectiveness data for specific health conditions. Because it interacts with thyroid hormone replacement, common blood pressure and heart medications, blood sugar drugs, and many others, you need to check your exact medications before starting it.

Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether moringa is a fit for your health plan and medication routine.

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 Feb 26, 2020.

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 Moringa, straight from the product label.

Brand Organic India
Barcode (UPC) 801541508181
Net contents 8 oz; 226 Gram(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Feb 26, 2020
DSLD ID 213297
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Organic, Halal
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Moringa by Organic India, 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:
2 Gram(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Gram(s)
Servings per container
113
UPC/BARCODE
801541508181
IngredientAmount% DV
organic Moringa2 Gram(s)--

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Label statements
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General Statements

Love & consciousness in action: Whole herb solutions for healthy conscious living, grown sustainably by small family farmers using regenerative organic agriculture. Pictured on the front is one of our beloved farmers.

Product of India For export

Product produced & processed according to NPOP standard of India & USDA-NOP

For MFD., BATCH NO. & BEST FOR USE BEFORE see bottom

Formulation

Vegan Vegetarian

Gluten free

Moringa is considered one of the most complete, nutrient dense plants on earth. It is used worldwide to combat malnutrition. Daily use can help restore nutritional imbalances.

Alkalizing & energizing Increases strength & stamina Supports the immune system Boosts nutrition & energy levels

Non GMO Project Verified nongmoproject.org

Contains No: salt, starch, yeast, wheat, corn, soy, milk, egg, shellfish or preservatives.

Produce of Organic Agriculture Mfg. Lic. No. A-2755

Certified Organic by Control Union-801983 NPOP/NAB/0010 www.controlunion.com

Formula

Kosher

Green superfood

Halal Mumbai India Halal Committee Registration No. 0854

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, mix 1 teaspoon with water, juice, tea or blend into your smoothie!

Once open best to consume within 4 months.

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.

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

Seals/Symbols

USDA Organic Non GMO Project Verified nongmoproject.org Certified B Corporation

India Organic Halal Mumbai India Halal Committee Registration No. 0854 OU (Kosher)

Control Union Certified

Storage

Store with lid in a cool, dry place

Refrigeration not recommended unless exposed to hot, humid conditions.

Precautions

If pregnant or nursing, consult a physician before use.

Warning: Reproductive harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

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Moringa by Organic India label

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Moringa label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Moringa by Organic India

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

Serving size2 Gram(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container113 Amounts shown are per serving.

Organic Moringa

Interacts with
869 drugs
2 Gram(s) per serving

Moringa is a nutrient-rich plant whose leaves are widely used as a food and supplement, especially in parts of the world where malnutrition is common....

Organic Moringa monograph & interactions
Interaction report

Moringa by Organic India Drug Interactions

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717 Moderate 152 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

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Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Moringa interact with 869 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Moringa interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. organic Moringa

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

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Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates

Theoretically, moringa might increase or decrease levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Some in vitro research suggests that moringa inhibits cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4). However, other in vitro research suggests that moringa extract induces CYP3A4 enzymes. A pharmacokinetic study in patients with HIV shows no change in the pharmacokinetics of nevirapine, which is partially metabolized by CYP3A4, when administered concomitantly with moringa leaf powder 1.85 grams daily for 14 days.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Levothyroxine (Synthroid, Others)

Theoretically, moringa leaf can antagonize the effects of levothyroxine.
Animal research suggests that moringa aqueous leaf extract might reduce serum triiodothyronine (T3) concentrations by inhibiting the peripheral conversion of thyroxine (T4) to T3.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
P-Glycoprotein Substrates

Theoretically, moringa leaf extract might increase the levels and clinical effects of P-glycoprotein substrates.
In vitro research shows that moringa leaf extract inhibits renal P-glycoprotein transport activity. So far, this reaction has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, moringa might have additive effects when used with antidiabetes drugs; however, research is conflicting.
Animal research shows that moringa can lower blood glucose levels. However, research in humans has not shown consistent blood glucose lowering effects.

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

Theoretically, moringa might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
In vitro research shows that moringa extract induces CYP1A2 enzymes.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Nevirapine (Viramune)

Moringa leaf is unlikely to have a clinically significant interaction with nevirapine.
Nevirapine is partially metabolized by cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4). In vitro evidence suggests that moringa inhibits CYP3A4. However, a pharmacokinetic study in patients with HIV shows no change in nevirapine pharmacokinetics when administered concomitantly with moringa leaf powder 1.85 grams daily for 14 days.

Likelihood Unlikely Evidence B
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The maker

Brand information

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

Organic India

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Name
Organic India USA
City
Boulder
State
CO
ZipCode
80301
Phone Number
1-888-550-8332
Web Address
organicindia.com
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Moringa by Organic India: Common Questions

Does Moringa by Organic India interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Moringa has a known interaction with 869 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Moringa 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 moringa if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
For pregnancy, the safety data rates moringa as possibly safe and possibly unsafe—there isn't enough evidence to say for sure either way. If you're nursing, it's rated possibly safe, though safety hasn't been well studied. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice if you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
What side effects might I notice?
Transient diarrhea (temporary, passing loose stool) is the most common side effect when taking moringa powder by mouth. About one in four people taking 8 grams daily in a trial experienced it. Serious allergic reactions and rare severe skin reactions have been reported, though they're uncommon.
Does moringa actually work for diabetes or high cholesterol?
The evidence isn't strong enough yet to say. Research on moringa for diabetes, high cholesterol, and several other conditions carries a rating of insufficient reliable evidence, meaning studies so far haven't been robust enough to confirm whether it works for these uses.
Why does this product interact with so many medications?
Moringa leaf affects enzymes and transport systems your body uses to clear drugs from your bloodstream. It may block or speed up these pathways, changing how much of your medication stays active in your body—which is why the same ingredient can affect many different drugs.
Is moringa safe to use with food?
Moringa leaf is generally well tolerated as a food, though high-quality safety data are limited. The leaf form appears safer than root or bark products; avoid medicinal amounts of root or bark since they may stimulate the uterus and safety data are lacking.

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The Full Monographs Behind Moringa’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Moringa

Interacts with 869 drugs

Moringa is a nutrient-rich plant whose leaves are widely used as a food and supplement, especially in parts of the world where malnutrition is common. Early research hints at possible benefi...

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Moringa'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 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.

Moringa 23 references
  1. Kar A, Choudhary BK, Bandyopadhyay NG. Comparative evaluation of hypoglycaemic activity of some Indian medicinal plants in alloxan diabetic rats. J Ethnopharmacol 2003;84:105-8. PubMed
  2. Tahiliani P, Kar A. Role of Moringa oleifera leaf extract in the regulation of thyroid hormone status in adult male and female rats. Pharmacol Res 2000;41:319-23. PubMed
  3. Jaiswal D, Kumar Rai P, Kumar A, et al. Effect of Moringa oleifera Lam. leaves aqueous extract therapy on hyperglycemic rats. J Ethnopharmcol 2009;123:392-6. PubMed
  4. Bour S, Visentin V, Prevot D, et al. Effects of oral administration of benzylamine on glucose tolerance and lipid metabolism in rats. J Physiol Biochem 2005;61:371-9. PubMed
  5. Iffiu-Soltesz Z, Wanecq E, Lomba A, et al. Chronic benzylamine administration in the drinking water improves glucose tolerance, reduces body weight gain and circulating cholesterol in high-fat diet-fed mice. Pharmacol Res 2010;61:355-63. PubMed
  6. Monera TG, Wolfe AR, Maponga CC, et al. Moringa oleifera leaf extracts inhibit 6beta-hydroxylation of testosterone by CYP3A4. J Infect Dev Ctries 2008;2:379-83.
  7. Estrella M, Mantaring J, David G, Taup M. A double blind, randomised controlled trial on the use of malunggay (Moringa oleifera) for augmentation of the volume of breastmilk among non-nursing mothers of preterm infants. Philipp J Pediatr 2000;49:3-6.
  8. Morton, J. F. The Horseradish Tree, Moringa Pterygosperma (Moringaceae) - a boon to arid lands? Economic Botany 1991;45:318-333. DOI
  9. Espinosa-Kuo CL. A Randomized Controlled Trial on the Use of Malunggay (Moringa oleifera) for Augmentation of the Volume of Breastmilk Among Mothers of Term Infants. Filipino Family Physician. 2005;43(1):26-33.
  10. King JS, Raguindin PFN, Dans LF. Moringa oleifera (Malunggay) as a Galactagogue for Breastfeeding Mothers: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Philipp J Pediatr 2013;61(2):34-42.
  11. Singh D, Choudhury S, Singh TU, Garg SK. Pharmacodynamics of uterotonic effect of Moringa oleifera flowers extract. J Vet Pharmcol Toxicol 2008;7(1-2):12-15.
  12. William F, Lakshminarayanan S, Chegu H. Effect of some Indian vegetables on the glucose and insulin response in diabetic subjects. International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition 1993;44(3): 191-195. DOI: 10.3109/09637489309017439 DOI
  13. Monera-Penduka TG, Maponga CC, Wolfe AR, Wiesner L, Morse GD, Nhachi CF. Effect of Moringa oleifera Lam. leaf powder on the pharmacokinetics of nevirapine in HIV-infected adults: a one sequence cross-over study. AIDS Res Ther. 2017;14:12. doi: 10.1186/s1 PubMed
  14. Witharana EWRA, Wijetunga WMGASTB, Wijesinghe SKJ. Stevens - Johnson syndrome (SJS) following murunga leaf (Moringa oleifera) consumption. Ceylon Med J 2018;63(4):188-9.
  15. Nur R, Demak IPK, Radhiah S, Rusydi M, Mantao E, Larasati RD. The effect of moringa leaf extracton increasing hemoglobin and bodyweight in post-disaster pregnant women. Enferm Clin. 2020;30 Suppl 4:79-82. DOI
  16. Taweerutchana R, Lumlerdkij N, Vannasaeng S, Akarasereenont P, Sriwijitkamol A. Effect of Moringa oleifera Leaf Capsules on Glycemic Control in Therapy-Naïve Type 2 Diabetes Patients: A Randomized Placebo Controlled Study. Evid Based Complement Alternat M
  17. Sumiaty, Tahir A, Burhanuddin B, Nurhaedar J, Veni H. The effect of moringa leaves on pregnancy on growth and morbidity of 6-11 month. Enferm Clin. 2020;30 Suppl 4:104-108. DOI
  18. Ulmy MN, Tahir A, Arsunan AA, Burhanuddin B, Veni H. Effect of moringa leaves during pregnancy on growth and morbidity in 0-5 months. Enferm Clin. 2020;30 Suppl 4:61-65. DOI
  19. Amaeze O, Marques ES, Wei W, et al. Evaluation of Nigerian Medicinal Plants Extract on Human P-glycoprotein and Cytochrome P450 Enzyme Induction: Implications for Herb-drug Interaction. Curr Drug Metab. 2021;22(14):1103-1113. PubMed
  20. Ebhohon E, Miller D. Moringa Oleifera leaf extract induced pulmonary embolism-a case report. Int J Emerg Med 2022;15(1):16. PubMed
  21. Basri H, Hadju V, Zulkifli A, Syam A, Indriasari R. Effect of Moringa oleifera supplementation during pregnancy on the prevention of stunted growth in children between the ages of 36 to 42 months. J Public Health Res 2021;10(2):2207.
  22. Haron MH, Dale O, Martin K, et al. Evaluation of the Herb-Drug Interaction Potential of Commonly Used Botanicals on the US Market with Regard to PXR- and AhR-Mediated Influences on CYP3A4 and CYP1A2. J Diet Suppl 2022. PubMed
  23. Amsler E, Mahevas T, Soria A, Barbaud A. Fixed food eruption to Moringa oleifera. Contact Dermatitis 2023;89(4):301-302.

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