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Organic Neem Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herbal Secrets

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

Organic Neem is a dietary supplement by Herbal Secrets with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for skin conditions, dental and gum health, antimicrobial and antiparasitic.Based on those ingredients, 1,013 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are organic Neem powder. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Organic Neem by Herbal Secrets

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.

This product contains one active ingredient: organic neem powder. Neem is a tree native to India, and traditional medicine has used its leaves for centuries.

The powder here is made from the leaf, which is where most of neem's studied effects come from.

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

We hold no graded evidence for this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: blood purifier and detoxicant.
  • Our graded evidence for these ingredients doesn't cover that particular purpose.

The evidence supports neem for a few specific uses. It's possibly effective for gingivitis (gum inflammation) and for treating lice when applied topically.

It may also help with dental plaque. For acne and tungiasis (a parasitic skin infection), we don't have enough reliable evidence to say whether it works.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Neem

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.

Neem leaf powder seems to be well tolerated when taken by mouth in adults over the short term, though rigorous safety studies haven't been done. The real concern is that neem oil and seed extracts—different forms—can be toxic if swallowed, and in children, oral neem oil has caused serious effects.

When applied to skin, neem is generally well tolerated, though a small number of people with sensitive skin may develop contact dermatitis. Rarely, oral neem leaf has been linked to heart rhythm problems and kidney damage in adults, and hemolytic anemia (breakdown of red blood cells) in people with a specific blood enzyme deficiency.

Neem should be avoided during pregnancy—the safety data advises against it. There isn't enough reliable information to know whether it's safe while breastfeeding, so it's best to avoid it then too.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Neem

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 — Neem.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: immunosuppressants / transplant drugs; diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 1,014 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, talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you take any Moderate-severity medications that depend on liver processing (CYP1A2, CYP3A4, CYP2C9, or CYP2C8 substrates), P-glycoprotein substrates, immunosuppressants, or diabetes medications. Neem may raise drug levels or lower blood sugar, and it may reduce how well immune suppressors work.

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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 safety information is well characterized.

Neem powder may help with gum health, lice, or dental plaque if you're looking for a botanical option. But because it interacts with over 1,000 individual medications through several liver enzyme pathways, and because it can lower blood sugar and interfere with immune-suppressing drugs, you need to clear it with your own doctor or pharmacist before you start—especially if you take any prescription medications, diabetes drugs, or transplant rejection medications.

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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jul 27, 2021.

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 Neem, straight from the product label.

Brand Herbal Secrets
Barcode (UPC) 810180028943
Net contents 16 Ounce(s); 1 Pound(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jul 27, 2021
DSLD ID 251445
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Women (not pregnant or lactating), Organic
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Organic Neem by Herbal Secrets, 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:
0.25 Teaspoon(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
0.5 Teaspoon(s)
Servings per container
227
UPC/BARCODE
810180028943
IngredientAmount% DV
organic Neem powder2 Gram(s)--

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Label statements
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Formula

Herbal Secrets Neem is made from the leaves of Azadirachta indica plant. It is considered to be nature's best blood purifier, analgesic, antiseptic and one of the most important detoxicants in Ayurveda. It has a number of important beneficial uses. Neem helps the detoxification of undesirable compounds and helps maintain overall skin health.

Traditional ayurvedic herb

Kosher

Kosher certified by Earth Kosher

Precautions

Caution: Not intended for use by pregnant or nursing women. If you are using a sedative medication, consult a health care professional before using this product.

Keep out of reach of children.

Do not use if safety seal is damaged or missing.

Warning: This product can expose you to a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer or reproductive harm.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

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

Formulation

100% natural

USDA Organic Certified organic neem leaf powder

Supports immune system health Promotes digestive health Supports skin health

Contains no added: Fillers, gluten, starch, preservatives, artificial color, flavor, sugar or additives.

Raw

Vegan

Gluten free - Non GMO

Certified organic by Natural Food Certifiers

Seals/Symbols

Packed in the USA USDA Organic GMP - Good Manufacturing Practice - Quality Product

FDA Statement of Identity

Natural Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: Mix 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of neem powder with warm water, once or twice daily or as directed by a health care professional. Close the container tightly after each use.

General Statements

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Organic Neem by Herbal Secrets label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Organic Neem by Herbal Secrets

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

Serving size0.25 Teaspoon(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container227 Amounts shown are per serving.

Organic Neem powder

Interacts with
1,013 drugs
2 Gram(s) per serving

Neem is a tree from India used for centuries in traditional medicine, especially for skin, dental, and antimicrobial purposes. Some small studies are...

Organic Neem powder monograph & interactions
Interaction report

Organic Neem by Herbal Secrets Drug Interactions

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1,013 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Organic Neem 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.

organic Neem powder7 drug types · 1,013 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Neem might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Some clinical research shows that neem can lower blood glucose levels in adults with type 2 diabetes, including those already taking metformin.

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

Theoretically, neem leaf extract might increase the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
In vitro research shows that neem leaf extract inhibits CYP1A2 enzymes. So far, this reaction has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 2C8 (Cyp2C8) Substrates

Theoretically, neem leaf extract might increase the levels and clinical effects of CYP2C8 substrates.
In vitro research shows that neem leaf methanol extract inhibits CYP2C8 enzymes. So far, this reaction has not been reported in humans.

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

Theoretically, neem leaf extract might increase the levels and clinical effects of CYP2C9 substrates.
In vitro research shows that neem leaf methanol extract inhibits CYP2C9 enzymes. So far, this reaction has not been reported in humans.

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

Theoretically, neem leaf extract might increase the levels and clinical effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
In vitro research shows that neem leaf methanol extract inhibits CYP3A4 enzymes. So far, this reaction has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Immunosuppressants

Theoretically, neem might decrease the effectiveness of immunosuppressants.
Animal research suggests that neem might have immunostimulant effects.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
P-Glycoprotein Substrates

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

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

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

Herbal Secrets

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Name
Herbal Secrets
Street Address
190A Jony Drive
City
Carlstadt
State
NJ
ZipCode
07072
Web Address
amazingnutrition.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Organic Neem by Herbal Secrets: Common Questions

Does Organic Neem by Herbal Secrets interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Organic Neem has a known interaction with 1,013 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Organic Neem 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.
Is neem safe to use while pregnant or breastfeeding?
No. Neem should be avoided during pregnancy—the safety data advises against it. There isn't enough reliable information to say whether it's safe while breastfeeding, so it's best to avoid it then too. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
Does neem actually work for acne?
We don't have enough reliable evidence to say. The data we hold rates acne as having insufficient evidence, so it's not clear whether neem helps.
Can I use neem powder on my skin?
Yes, neem is generally well tolerated when applied topically in both children and adults. A small number of people with sensitive skin may develop contact dermatitis, so test a small amount first if you're concerned.
What are the most common side effects if I take neem by mouth?
Neem leaf powder seems well tolerated in adults over the short term. The main concern is that it can raise levels of certain medications in your blood. Rarely, serious effects like heart rhythm problems have been reported, so this is another reason to check with your doctor first.
Is neem safe for children?
Neem leaf powder is not well studied in children. More importantly, neem oil—a different form—can cause serious adverse effects if swallowed by children, so it's best avoided. Always talk to your pediatrician before giving any supplement to a child.
Will neem interfere with my diabetes medication?
Possibly. Some clinical research shows neem can lower blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes, including those taking metformin. This means there's a risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) if you combine neem with diabetes drugs. Check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting it.

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The 28 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.

Neem 28 references
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  16. Balakrishnan, V., Pillai, N. R., and Santhakumari, G. Ventricular fibrillation and cardiac arrest due to neem leaf poisoning. J.Assoc.Physicians India 1986;34(7):536.
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  18. Mukherjee, S. and Talwar, G. P. Termination of pregnancy in rodents by oral administration of praneem, a purified neem seed extract. Am J Reprod.Immunol. 1996;35(1):51-56. PubMed
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