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Salacia Root Powder Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Bixa Botanical

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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
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Salacia Root Powder 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 Root Powder is a dietary supplement by Bixa Botanical 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 reticulata 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 Root Powder by Bixa Botanical

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 reticulata powder, a botanical extract. Salacia has been used in traditional medicine systems, primarily for its effects on blood sugar and digestion.

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: supports lower blood glucose level.
  • We looked for evidence on: Diabetes, blood sugar control, hyperglycemia, glucose metabolism.
  • The closest evidence on file: Salacia is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Diabetes (Natural Medicines).

The evidence for salacia's effectiveness is not yet established. Our data shows insufficient reliable evidence to rate it for diabetes or obesity — the two areas it's most commonly used for.

That means the research so far hasn't been robust enough to make a solid claim about whether it actually works for those purposes.

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 is generally well tolerated in the short term, though long-term safety hasn't been well studied. The most common side effects are gastrointestinal: abdominal pain, diarrhea, indigestion, flatulence, and nausea.

These happen because undigested carbohydrates ferment in your bowel, and the side effects tend to worsen at higher doses. During pregnancy, there isn't enough safety data, so it's best avoided.

The same goes for breastfeeding — there's no reliable safety information available. If you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.

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.

If you take any antidiabetes medication — insulin, metformin, sulfonylureas, or other diabetes drugs — check your specific medications with our tool before taking this product. There's a Moderate risk that salacia could intensify their effect and lower your blood sugar too much.

Check your own medication Run your meds through the checker above

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 Root Powder might interest you if you're curious about traditional blood-sugar support, but the evidence for it isn't solid yet. If you take any diabetes medication, you'll need to check with your doctor or pharmacist first because of the risk of low blood sugar.

Steer clear if you're pregnant or breastfeeding. Run this past your own healthcare provider before you start.

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 Jul 23, 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 Salacia Root Powder, straight from the product label.

Brand Bixa Botanical
Barcode (UPC) 8904289002682
Net contents 200 Gram(s); 7 Ounce(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jul 23, 2020
DSLD ID 229701
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)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Salacia Root Powder by Bixa Botanical, 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 Gram(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
3 Gram(s)
Servings per container
66
UPC/BARCODE
8904289002682
IngredientAmount% DV
Salacia reticulata powder3 Gram(s)--

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: One - two teaspoon with warm water daily before food or as directed by your health practitioner.

Brand IP Statement(s)

Trademark of Bixa Botanical INC, USA

Formulation

Supports lower blood glucose level

Vegan

Non GMO

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Food Supplement

FDA Disclaimer Statement

Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and this product is a herbal food supplement and not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent a disease.

Precautions

Warning: Consuming this product can expose you to chemicals including lead which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.p65warnings.ca.gov/food.

This product is not intended for use by those with serious medical condition or pregnant or lactating women.

Consult your physician before use.

Do not use if seal is broken.

Keep out of reach of children.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place.

General Statements

Product of India

Over 140 years of quality trust

More than a company, Bixa Botanical is a dream - to share the collective knowledge of five generations of a family with the world; secrets of Herbal Healing that have been painstakingly accumulated over the last 140 years. Over 500 varieties of herbs are exclusively cleaned, processed and packed-in the company's ultra-modern in-house facilities.

Mfr. Lic. No: MP25D/14/318

Seals/Symbols

Good manufacturing practices GMP certified K LBD (Kosher)

Formula

K LBD (Kosher)

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Salacia Root Powder by Bixa Botanical label

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Salacia Root Powder label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Salacia Root Powder by Bixa Botanical

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

Serving size3 Gram(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container66 Amounts shown are per serving.

Salacia reticulata powder

Interacts with
86 drugs
3 Gram(s) 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 reticulata powder monograph & interactions
Interaction report

Salacia Root Powder by Bixa Botanical Drug Interactions

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86 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Salacia reticulata powder 86

Individual Drug Interactions

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

1 of the 1 ingredient in Salacia Root Powder interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Salacia reticulata powder

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Salacia Root Powder 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 reticulata 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 reticulata powder full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Salacia Root Powder, from the product label.

Bixa Botanical

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Name
Stelcore Management Service LLC
Street Address
8, Green Suite, #5766
City
Dover
State
Delaware
ZipCode
19901
Phone Number
+1281897875
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Salacia Root Powder by Bixa Botanical: Common Questions

Does Salacia Root Powder by Bixa Botanical interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Salacia Root Powder 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 Root Powder 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.
What's in this powder — just salacia?
Yes. This is a single-ingredient product: salacia reticulata powder with no inactive fillers or other additives listed.
Can I take this if I have diabetes?
Not without checking with your doctor first. Salacia may lower blood sugar on its own, and combining it with diabetes medication raises the risk of low blood sugar. Your healthcare provider can tell you whether it's safe for your situation and if your medication dose needs adjusting.
What side effects should I watch for?
Gastrointestinal upset is most common: belly pain, diarrhea, indigestion, gas, and nausea. These tend to be dose-dependent, meaning higher doses cause worse symptoms. They happen because of how the ingredient ferments undigested carbohydrates in your bowel.
Is this proven to work for weight loss or blood sugar?
Not yet. The evidence we have is insufficient to rate it reliably for either diabetes or obesity. The research hasn't been strong enough to confirm whether it actually works for those uses.
Is it safe to take long-term?
We don't have good data on long-term safety. Short-term use seems generally well tolerated, but you should talk with your doctor or pharmacist about how long you plan to use it and whether ongoing monitoring makes sense.

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The Full Monographs Behind Salacia Root Powder’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...

Read the full Salacia monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Salacia Root Powder'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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