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Salacia 500 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Ron Teeguarden's Dragon Herbs

Salacia 500 mg label
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Capsule Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 30, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Salacia 500 mg 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: Moderate

Salacia 500 mg is a dietary supplement by Ron Teeguarden's Dragon Herbs with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for blood sugar control, type 2 diabetes support, weight management.Based on those ingredients, 86 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Salacia Root Extract, Powder. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Salacia 500 mg by Ron Teeguarden's Dragon 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 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: salacia root extract, a powder in a capsule. Salacia is a plant used traditionally in Ayurvedic medicine.

The capsule also holds several inactive ingredients — pullulan polysaccharide (a capsule binder), rice powder, bamboo extract powder, and rice extract blend — which don't play a therapeutic role.

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 Salacia's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: maintaining healthy blood lipid and insulin levels.
  • We looked for evidence on: Diabetes, Obesity, blood sugar control, metabolic syndrome.
  • The closest evidence on file: Salacia is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Diabetes (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Salacia is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Obesity.

The evidence for salacia in diabetes and weight management is currently insufficient to rate. While clinical research suggests it might lower blood glucose levels, we don't have reliable data to confirm it works for these purposes.

If you're considering it for either condition, talk with your pharmacist or doctor about whether the evidence is strong enough for your situation.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Salacia

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.

Salacia seems to be well tolerated in the short term, but long-term safety hasn't been well studied — so if you're thinking of using it long-term, that's worth discussing with your pharmacist. The most common side effects are belly pain, diarrhea, indigestion, bloating, and nausea; these tend to be dose-dependent and happen because undigested carbohydrates ferment in your bowel.

There isn't enough safety data to recommend salacia during pregnancy, so it's best avoided if you're pregnant. Similarly, there's no reliable safety information for breastfeeding — avoid it if you're nursing.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Salacia

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 — Salacia.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 86 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 any antidiabetes medications you take — insulin, metformin, sulfonylureas, or others — before you start salacia. The moderate-severity risk of low blood sugar means you'll want to monitor your glucose levels closely if you combine them, and your doctor may need to adjust your dose.

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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.

Salacia may be worth considering if you're interested in blood sugar support, but the evidence for its effectiveness isn't well established yet. If you take any antidiabetes medication, you need to check with your pharmacist before starting — the risk of low blood sugar is real.

Expect possible digestive side effects, and know that we don't have strong data on long-term use.

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 Dec 13, 2022.

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 Salacia 500 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Ron Teeguarden's Dragon Herbs
Barcode (UPC) 679372005625
Net contents 60 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Dec 13, 2022
DSLD ID 279202
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Salacia 500 mg by Ron Teeguarden's Dragon 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:
3 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
3 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
20
UPC/BARCODE
679372005625
IngredientAmount% DV
Salacia Root Extract, Powder1500 mg--

Other ingredients: Pullulan Polysaccharide, Rice, Powder, Bamboo Extract, Powder, Rice extract Blend

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Label statements
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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

Salacia maintaining healthy blood lipid and insulin levels. Contains inhibitors of sugar digestion and absorption.

Pullulan caps - 100% natural, water-soluble polysaccharide produced through a fermentation process; vegetable origin; non-GMO; no starch, preservatives or chemical modifications; gluten free.

Brand IP Statement(s)

Ron Teeguarden's Dragon Herbs Health Deserves Cultivation

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Formula

Salacia 500 mg each

Pullulan caps - 100% natural, water-soluble polysaccharide produced through a fermentation process; vegetable origin; non-GMO; no starch, preservatives or chemical modifications; gluten free.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: Take 3 capsules, 2 times per day or as directed by a healthcare professional.

Precautions

Keep out of the reach of children.

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Salacia 500 mg by Ron Teeguarden's Dragon Herbs label

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Salacia 500 mg label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Salacia 500 mg by Ron Teeguarden's Dragon Herbs

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

Serving size3 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container20 Amounts shown are per serving.

Salacia Root Extract, Powder

Interacts with
86 drugs
1500 mg per serving

Salacia is a plant used in Ayurvedic medicine, mostly studied for lowering blood sugar after meals. Some small human studies suggest it may modestly b...

Salacia Root Extract, Powder monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Pullulan Polysaccharide, Rice, Powder, Bamboo Extract, Powder, Rice extract Blend. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Salacia 500 mg by Ron Teeguarden's Dragon Herbs Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

Salacia Root Extract, Powder 86

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Salacia 500 mg interact with 86 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Salacia 500 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Salacia Root Extract, Powder

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Salacia 500 mg 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.

Salacia Root Extract, Powder1 drug type · 86 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Salacia might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Clinical research suggests that salacia might lower blood glucose levels.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
Salacia Root Extract, Powder full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Salacia 500 mg, from the product label.

Ron Teeguarden's Dragon Herbs

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Name
Ron Teeguarden's Dragon Herbs
City
Los Angeles
State
CA
ZipCode
90036
Phone Number
(888) 558-6642
Web Address
www.dragonherbs.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Salacia 500 mg by Ron Teeguarden's Dragon Herbs: Common Questions

Does Salacia 500 mg by Ron Teeguarden's Dragon Herbs interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Salacia 500 mg has a known interaction with 86 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Salacia 500 mg 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 this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No — there isn't enough safety data. The facts advise against salacia during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Talk with your OB or pharmacist about whether it's right for you.
What are the side effects?
The most common ones are belly pain, diarrhea, indigestion, bloating, and nausea. These are usually dose-dependent — they happen because undigested carbs ferment in your bowel. They're most likely with oral salacia, and drinking it as a tea can cause loose stools and indigestion too.
Does this actually work for blood sugar or weight loss?
The evidence isn't strong enough to say for certain. Research suggests salacia might lower blood glucose, but we don't have reliable data confirming it works for diabetes or weight management. If you're considering it for either reason, ask your pharmacist whether it makes sense for you.
Is salacia safe to use long-term?
We don't know — long-term safety hasn't been well studied. Short-term use seems okay, but if you're planning to take it for months or years, that's a good conversation to have with your pharmacist.
What is salacia, and where does it come from?
Salacia is a plant root used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. This product is a powdered extract of that root, sold as a capsule supplement.

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The Full Monographs Behind Salacia 500 mg’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Salacia

Interacts with 86 drugs

Salacia is a plant used in Ayurvedic medicine, mostly studied for lowering blood sugar after meals. Some small human studies suggest it may modestly blunt blood sugar spikes, but the evidenc...

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Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Salacia 500 mg'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 5 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.

Salacia 5 references
  1. Heacock PM, Hertzler SR, Williams JA, Wolf BW. Effects of a medical food containing an herbal alpha-glucosidase inhibitor on postprandial glycemia and insulinemia in healthy adults. J Am Diet Assoc 2005;105:65-71.
  2. Collene AL, Hertzler SR, Williams JA, Wolf BW. Effects of a nutritional supplement containing Salacia oblonga extract and insulinogenic amino acids on postprandial glycemia, insulinemia, and breath hydrogen responses in healthy adults. Nutrition 2005;21:8 PubMed
  3. Jayawardena MH, de Alwis NM, Hettigoda V, Fernando DJ. A double blind randomised placebo controlled cross over study of a herbal preparation containing Salacia reticulata in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. J Ethnopharmacol 2005;97:215-8. PubMed
  4. Williams JA, Choe YS, Noss MJ, et al. Extract of Salacia oblonga lowers acute glycemia in patients with type 2 diabetes. Am J Clin Nutr 2007;86:124-30. PubMed
  5. Kajimoto O, Kawamori S, Shimoda H, et al. Effects of a Diet Containing Salacia reticulata on Mild Type 2 Diabetes in Humans. A Placebo-controlled, Cross-over Trial. Nippon Eiyo Shokuryo Gakkaishi 2000;53(5):199-205. DOI

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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