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Organic Dashamula Cut Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Banyan Botanicals

Other (e.g. Tea Bag) Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Organic Dashamula Cut is a dietary supplement by Banyan Botanicals with 10 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for diarrhea and dysentery, indigestion and other digestive complaints, constipation.Based on those ingredients, 960 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Bilva, Gokshura. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Organic Dashamula Cut by Banyan Botanicals

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 10 active ingredients.
  • “Proprietary Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (1 Tablespoon(s)) without saying how much of each component you get.

Organic Dashamula Cut is a 10-ingredient blend rooted in Ayurvedic tradition. The product contains a proprietary combination of bilva, agnimantha, shyonka, patala, gambhari, bruhati, kantakari, shalaparni, prishniparni, and gokshura in a cut form meant for brewing as a tea.

There are no inactive or filler ingredients listed.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
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

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:

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: Sexual dysfunction — rated "Possibly Effective" (Tribulus) (Natural Medicines).

Evidence for this blend's effectiveness is limited. For bilva, the data available shows insufficient reliable evidence to rate its use for asthma or shigellosis (a bacterial infection).

For gokshura, research suggests it may be possibly effective for sexual dysfunction, though it appears possibly ineffective for athletic performance, and there isn't enough evidence to rate it for benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate). The effectiveness data we hold does not cover most of the other ingredients in this formula.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Bael Tribulus

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.

Bilva's ripe fruit is commonly eaten as food, but concentrated medicinal supplements lack strong safety data. The main concern is gastrointestinal upset and constipation with larger amounts.

Safety data advises against medicinal use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. Gokshura is often well tolerated short-term in healthy adults, but long-term safety and quality data are limited.

It should be avoided during pregnancy because it may affect hormones, and avoid it while breastfeeding due to lack of reliable safety information. Rare serious effects including liver and kidney injury, seizures, and painful erection have been reported with tribulus products.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Bael Tribulus

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 — Tribulus, Bael.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications; lithium.
  • For scale: 961 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 own doctor or pharmacist if you take antidiabetes medications (risk of low blood sugar), antihypertensive drugs for blood pressure, or lithium for mood. Also check if you take cholinergic drugs (for memory, urination, or nerve function) or medications metabolized by your liver's CYP1A2 or CYP3A4 enzymes, including amitriptyline, haloperidol, ondansetron, lovastatin, ketoconazole, or itraconazole.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

This traditional Ayurvedic blend may appeal to you if you're exploring herbal approaches, but significant caution is needed if you take blood sugar medications, blood pressure drugs, lithium, or nerve-function medications — talk with your own doctor or pharmacist before starting it. Pregnant or breastfeeding individuals should avoid medicinal use of this product.

Because we lack safety data for most of its ingredients, discussing it with your healthcare provider first is important.

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

Assessment coverage: 2 of 10 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Apr 25, 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 Organic Dashamula Cut, straight from the product label.

Brand Banyan Botanicals
Net contents 0 Not Present
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Apr 25, 2019
DSLD ID 199526
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Other (e.g. Tea Bag)
Dietary claims / uses No Claim
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Organic Dashamula Cut by Banyan Botanicals, 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 Tablespoon(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Tablespoon(s)
IngredientAmount% DV
Proprietary Blend1 Tablespoon(s)--
Bilva0 NP--
Agnimantha0 NP--
Shyonka0 NP--
Patala0 NP--
Gambhari0 NP--
Bruhati0 NP--
Kantakari0 NP--
Shalaparni0 NP--
Prishniparni0 NP--
Gokshura0 NP--

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Label statements
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General Statements

Ayurvedic herbs

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: Steep 1 tablespoon per one cup of hot water and strain. Drink tea once or twice daily, or as directed by your health practitioner.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Brand IP Statement(s)

2011 Banyan Botanicals

Formulation

Certified Organic by New Mexico Department of Agriculture

Seals/Symbols

USDA Organic

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Organic Dashamula Cut by Banyan Botanicals label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Organic Dashamula Cut by Banyan Botanicals

These are the 10 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Tablespoon(s) Dosage formOther (e.g. Tea Bag) 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.

Proprietary Blend

1 Tablespoon(s) per serving
  • Bilva
  • › Agnimantha
  • › Shyonka
  • › Patala
  • › Gambhari
  • › Bruhati
  • › Kantakari
  • › Shalaparni
  • › Prishniparni
  • Gokshura
Interaction report

Organic Dashamula Cut by Banyan Botanicals Drug Interactions

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284 Moderate 676 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Bilva 819
Gokshura 259

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Organic Dashamula Cut 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.

Bilva4 drug types · 819 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Evidence from animal research suggests that extracts of bael seed and leaf can reduce blood glucose levels. Theoretically, bael 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
Cholinergic Drugs

Bael leaf extract shows acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitory activity in vitro. Theoretically, bael might have additive effects with cholinergic drugs and increase the risk of cholinergic side effects.
Cholinergic drugs include bethanechol (Urecholine), donepezil (Aricept), echothiophate (Phospholine Iodide), edrophonium (Enlon, Reversol, Tensilon), neostigmine (Prostigmin), physostigmine (Antilirium), pyridostigmine (Mestinon, Regonol), succinylcholine (Anectine, Quelicin), and tacrine (Cognex).

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

Bael extract and its constituent marmesinin inhibited cytochrome P450 1A2 (CYP1A2) activity in vitro. So far, this interaction has not been reported in humans. Theoretically, bael might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Some drugs metabolized by CYP1A2 include amitriptyline (Elavil), haloperidol (Haldol), ondansetron (Zofran), propranolol (Inderal), theophylline (Theo-Dur, others), verapamil (Calan, Isoptin, others), and others. Use bael cautiously or avoid in patients taking these drugs.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates

Bael and its constituents marmelosin and marmesinin inhibited cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) activity in vitro. So far, this interaction has not been reported in humans. Theoretically, bael might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Some drugs metabolized by CYP3A4 include lovastatin (Mevacor), ketoconazole (Nizoral), itraconazole (Sporanox), fexofenadine (Allegra), triazolam (Halcion), and numerous others. Use bael cautiously or avoid in patients taking these drugs.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D

Gokshura3 drug types · 259 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Taking tribulus with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Clinical research shows that Tribulus can lower blood glucose levels in adults with type 2 diabetes who are taking antidiabetes medications.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antihypertensive Drugs

Theoretically, taking tribulus with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Animal research shows that tribulus can lower blood pressure by inhibiting angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE). Tribulus has also demonstrated hypotensive effects in pre-hypertensive adults.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Lithium

Theoretically, tribulus might increase the levels and clinical effects of lithium.
Tribulus is thought to have diuretic properties. Due to these potential diuretic effects, tribulus might reduce excretion and increase levels of lithium. The dose of lithium might need to be decreased.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Organic Dashamula Cut, from the product label.

Banyan Botanicals

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Name
Banyan Botanicals
City
Albuquerque
State
NM
ZipCode
87113
Phone Number
1-800-953-6424
Web Address
www.banyanbotanicals.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Organic Dashamula Cut by Banyan Botanicals: Common Questions

Does Organic Dashamula Cut by Banyan Botanicals interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Organic Dashamula Cut has a known interaction with 960 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Organic Dashamula Cut contains 10 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.
Is this safe to take if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No. Safety data advises against medicinal use of both bilva and gokshura during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. If you're pregnant or nursing and interested in this product, talk with your doctor or pharmacist first.
What's in Dashamula Cut, and what's it supposed to do?
It's a 10-ingredient traditional Ayurvedic blend. We have limited effectiveness data — bilva shows insufficient evidence for asthma or shigellosis, and gokshura is possibly effective for sexual dysfunction but possibly ineffective for athletic performance. Evidence for the blend as a whole and for most other ingredients isn't established in our data.
Can it cause side effects?
Bilva may cause gastrointestinal upset and constipation in large amounts. Gokshura is usually well tolerated, but rare serious effects including liver and kidney injury and seizures have been reported. Long-term safety data is limited for both.
Does gokshura really work for sexual function?
Research suggests gokshura may be possibly effective for sexual dysfunction, but the evidence isn't definitive. Talk with your doctor about whether it's right for your situation.
I take diabetes medication — can I take this?
Both ingredients in this blend may lower blood glucose, so combining them with diabetes medication could increase your risk of low blood sugar. Check with your own doctor or pharmacist before starting it.
What are these 'cut' ingredients? Do I brew them as tea?
Yes, 'cut' refers to dried plant material broken into pieces for brewing. You'd steep this blend to make a tea. Follow the product's instructions for steeping time and amount.

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The 17 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.

Bael 7 references
  1. Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.
  2. Sabu, M. C. and Kuttan, R. Antidiabetic activity of Aegle marmelos and its relationship with its antioxidant properties. Indian J Physiol Pharmacol 2004;48(1):81-88.
  3. Kesari, A. N., Gupta, R. K., Singh, S. K., Diwakar, S., and Watal, G. Hypoglycemic and antihyperglycemic activity of Aegle marmelos seed extract in normal and diabetic rats. J Ethnopharmacol 10-11-2006;107(3):374-379. PubMed
  4. Haider, R., Khan, A. K., Aziz, K. M., Chowdhury, A., and Kabir, I. Evaluation of indigenous plants in the treatment of acute shigellosis. Trop.Geogr.Med 1991;43(3):266-270.
  5. Asaduzzaman M, Uddin MJ, Kader MA, et al. In vitro acetylcholinesterase inhibitory activity and the antioxidant properties of Aegle marmelos leaf extract: implications for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. Psychogeriatrics. 2014;14(1):1-10.
  6. Yugandhar P, Rao KM, Sengupta K. A novel herbal composition containing extracts of Boswellia serrata gum resin and Aegle marmelos fruit alleviates symptoms of asthma in a placebo controlled double-blind clinical study. Phytother Res. 2018;32(1):140-150.
  7. Manda VK, Avula B, Chittiboyina AG, Khan IA, Walker LA, Khan SI. Inhibition of CYP3A4 and CYP1A2 by Aegle marmelos and its constituents. Xenobiotica. 2016;46(2):117-25.

See these in context on the Bael monograph →

Tribulus 10 references
  1. Sharifi AM, Darabi R, Akbarloo N. Study of antihypertensive mechanism of Tribulus terrestris in 2K1C hypertensive rats: role of tissue ACE activity. Life Sci 2003;73:2963-71. PubMed
  2. Walker D, Bird A, Flora T, O'Sullivan B. Some effects of feeding Tribulus terrestris, Ipomoea lonchophylla and the seed of Abelmoschus ficulneus on fetal development and the outcome of pregnancy in sheep. Reprod Fertil Dev 1992;4:135-44. PubMed
  3. Al-Ali M, Wahbi S, Twaij H, Al-Badr A. Tribulus terrestris: preliminary study of its diuretic and contractile effects and comparison with Zea mays. J Ethnopharmacol 2003;85:257-60. PubMed
  4. Tabakova, P., Dimitrov, M., Ognyanov, K., and et al. Clinical study of Tribestan in females with endocrine sterility. Documentation for Registration (unpublished) 1999.
  5. Akhtari E, Raisi F, Keshavarz M, et al. Tribulus terrestris for treatment of sexual dysfunction in women: randomized double-blind placebo-controlled study. Daru 2014;22:40. PubMed
  6. Ryan M, Lazar I, Nadasdy GM, et al. Acute kidney injury and hyperbilirubinemia in a young male after ingestion of Tribulus terrestris. Clin Nephrol 2015;83(3):177-83. PubMed
  7. Postigo S, Lima SM, Yamada SS, et al. Assessment of the effects of Tribulus terrestris on sexual function of menopausal women. Rev Bras Ginecol Obstet 2016;38(3):140-6. PubMed
  8. Talasaz AH, Abbasi MR, Abkhiz S, Dashti-Khavidaki S. Tribulus terrestris-induced severe nephrotoxicity in a young healthy male. Nephrol Dial Tranplant 2010;25(11):3792-3. PubMed
  9. Samani NB, Jokar A, Soveid M, Heydari M, Mosavat SH. Efficacy of the hydroalcoholic extract of Tribulus terrestris on the serum glucose and lipid profile of women with diabetes mellitus: a double-blind randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial. J Evid
  10. Siddiqui MA, Itrat M, Mobeen A, Khan MI. Efficacy of khar-i-khasak (Tribulus terrestris Linn.) in prehypertension: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. J Complement Integr Med. 2021.

See these in context on the Tribulus monograph →

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