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Triphala 500 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Maui Medicinal

Triphala 500 mg label
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Capsule Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
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First and foremost: checking Triphala 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

Triphala 500 mg is a dietary supplement by Maui Medicinal with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for antioxidant support, cholesterol and heart health, immune support.Based on those ingredients, 208 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are organic Emblica officinalis. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Triphala 500 mg by Maui Medicinal

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 3 of its 3 active ingredients.
  • “One capsule contains” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label gives one combined amount (500 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

Triphala 500 mg contains three active ingredients: organic Terminalia Chebula, organic Emblica officinalis (Indian Gooseberry), and organic Terminalia belerica. These are combined in a single capsule with a vegetable capsule shell as the only inactive ingredient.

Triphala is a traditional herbal formula where each fruit is believed to support digestive health.

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 Indian Gooseberry's overall clinical evidence instead.

Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports Indian Gooseberry 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 ingredient's overall clinical evidence instead.
  • On file: Dyslipidemia — rated "Possibly Effective" (Natural Medicines).
  • On file: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) — rated "Possibly Effective" (Natural Medicines).

The evidence we hold covers Indian Gooseberry, one of the three ingredients. It's rated Possibly Effective for GERD (reflux) and dyslipidemia (cholesterol issues).

For high cholesterol specifically and hair loss, the evidence is Insufficient — we don't have enough reliable data to rate it either way. We hold no effectiveness data for the other two ingredients in this blend.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Indian Gooseberry

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.

Indian Gooseberry is generally well tolerated as a food, but safety data for supplement doses is less studied. We do not have enough safety data to recommend it during breastfeeding, so it's best to avoid during lactation.

In clinical trials, a small number of participants reported stomach discomfort or indigestion, and isolated cases of fatigue and muscle pain were noted — these are uncommon.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Indian Gooseberry

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 — Indian Gooseberry.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 208 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 Triphala, double-check blood thinners (anticoagulants) and antiplatelet drugs, aspirin, clopidogrel (Plavix), and diabetes medications with your pharmacist — all carry Moderate-severity interactions with Indian Gooseberry. Altogether, these interactions span 207 individual medications.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Triphala may be worth considering if you're interested in traditional digestive support and have GERD or cholesterol concerns, though evidence is modest. If you take blood thinners, diabetes medications, or aspirin, you'll need to check with your pharmacist first — this product can affect how those drugs work.

Avoid during breastfeeding. Talk to your pharmacist before starting, especially if you're on any medications.

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

Assessment coverage: 1 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Dec 18, 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 Triphala 500 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Maui Medicinal
Barcode (UPC) 673125201906
Net contents 90 Veg Cap(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Dec 18, 2021
DSLD ID 257052
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Triphala 500 mg by Maui Medicinal, 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 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
90
UPC/BARCODE
673125201906
IngredientAmount% DV
One capsule contains500 mg--
organic Terminalia Chebula167 mg--
organic Emblica officinalis167 mg--
organic Terminalia belerica166 mg--

Other ingredients: Vegetable Capsules

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Label statements
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FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Formula

500 mg per cap

Formulation

Gluten free GMO free

Vegan

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: As herbal nutrient support take 1 capsules 2 times daily between meals or as directed.

Precautions

Keep out of reach of children

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Triphala 500 mg by Maui Medicinal label

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Triphala 500 mg label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Triphala 500 mg by Maui Medicinal

These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container90 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.

One capsule contains

500 mg per serving

Other (inactive) ingredients: Vegetable Capsules. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Triphala 500 mg by Maui Medicinal Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

organic Emblica officinalis 208

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Triphala 500 mg interact with 208 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 3 ingredients in Triphala 500 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. organic Emblica officinalis

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Triphala 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.

organic Emblica officinalis4 drug types · 208 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Theoretically, Indian gooseberry may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs; however, research is conflicting.
Clinical research shows that taking Indian gooseberry 500 mg as a single dose or twice daily for 10 days reduces platelet aggregation by about 24% to 36%, increases bleeding time by about 3.8-5.9 seconds, and increases clotting time by about 9.8-12.7 seconds when compared to baseline. However, taking Indian gooseberry 500 mg along with clopidogrel 75 mg or ecosprin 75 mg, as a single dose or for 10 days, does not significantly reduce platelet aggregation or increase bleeding time or clotting time when compared with clopidogrel 75 mg or ecosprin 75 mg alone. Until more is known, use caution when taking Indian gooseberry in combination with anticoagulant/antiplatelet drugs.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Antidiabetes Drugs

Taking Indian gooseberry with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Clinical research shows that taking Indian gooseberry fruit or fruit extract alone or in conjunction with antidiabetes medications can lower blood glucose levels. Dose adjustments to diabetes medications might be necessary.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Aspirin

Theoretically, Indian gooseberry may increase the risk of bleeding if used with aspirin; however, research is conflicting.
Clinical research shows that taking Indian gooseberry 500 mg as a single dose or twice daily for 10 days reduces platelet aggregation by about 24% to 36%, increases bleeding time by about 3.8-5.9 seconds, and increases clotting time by about 9.8-12.7 seconds when compared to baseline. However, taking a single dose of Indian gooseberry 500 mg along with ecosprin 75 mg, or taking a combination of Indian gooseberry 500 mg twice daily plus ecosprin 75 mg once daily for 10 days, does not significantly reduce platelet aggregation or increase bleeding time or clotting time when compared with ecosprin 75 mg alone.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Clopidogrel (Plavix)

Theoretically, Indian gooseberry may increase the risk of bleeding if used with clopidogrel; however, research is conflicting.
Clinical research shows that taking Indian gooseberry 500 mg as a single dose or twice daily for 10 days reduces platelet aggregation by about 24% to 36%, increases bleeding time by about 3.8-5.9 seconds, and increases clotting time by about 9.8-12.7 seconds when compared to baseline. However, taking a single dose of Indian gooseberry 500 mg along with clopidogrel 75 mg, or taking a combination of Indian gooseberry 500 mg twice daily plus clopidogrel 75 mg once daily for 10 days, does not significantly reduce platelet aggregation or increase bleeding time or clotting time when compared with clopidogrel 75 mg alone.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
organic Emblica officinalis full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

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

Maui Medicinal

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Name
Maui Medicinal Herbs
Street Address
32 Alaiki Place
City
Makawao
State
HI
ZipCode
96768
Phone Number
808.572.9331
Web Address
Mauimedicinal.com
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Triphala 500 mg by Maui Medicinal: Common Questions

Does Triphala 500 mg by Maui Medicinal interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Triphala 500 mg has a known interaction with 208 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Triphala 500 mg contains 3 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.
Can I take Triphala if I'm on aspirin or a blood thinner?
Not without checking first. Indian Gooseberry, one of the three ingredients, may increase bleeding risk when combined with aspirin, blood thinners, or clopidogrel. Talk to your pharmacist or doctor before adding this to your routine — they may need to monitor you or adjust your dose.
Is Triphala safe during pregnancy?
We don't have enough safety data on file for Indian Gooseberry during pregnancy to say either way. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice before using it.
What are the side effects?
Indian Gooseberry is generally well tolerated. In clinical trials, a small number of people reported stomach discomfort or indigestion, and very few reported fatigue or muscle pain. Serious side effects are uncommon.
Does Triphala help with GERD or high cholesterol?
Indian Gooseberry, one ingredient in Triphala, is rated Possibly Effective for GERD and dyslipidemia (cholesterol issues). The evidence supports it for these uses, though it's not a guarantee it will work for everyone. For high cholesterol specifically, we don't have enough reliable data.
What exactly is in one capsule?
One capsule contains organic Terminalia Chebula, organic Emblica officinalis (Indian Gooseberry), and organic Terminalia belerica. We could not check the first and third for interactions because we hold no data for them. The capsule shell is made from vegetable material.
Is this safe if I take diabetes medication?
Not without checking first. Indian Gooseberry may lower blood sugar and increase the risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) when used with diabetes drugs. Your doctor may need to adjust your medication dose. Talk to your pharmacist before starting.

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The Full Monographs Behind Triphala 500 mg’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Indian Gooseberry

Interacts with 208 drugs

Indian gooseberry (amla) is a vitamin C-rich fruit used in Ayurvedic medicine for many purposes, from antioxidant support to cholesterol and digestion. Early research is promising for some u...

Read the full Indian Gooseberry monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Triphala 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 6 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.

Indian Gooseberry 6 references
  1. Sabu, M. C. and Kuttan, R. Anti-diabetic activity of medicinal plants and its relationship with their antioxidant property. J Ethnopharmacol. 2002;81(2):155-160. PubMed
  2. Fatima N, Pingali U, Muralidhar N. Study of pharmacodynamic interaction of Phyllanthus emblica extract with clopidogrel and ecosprin in patients with type II diabetes mellitus. Phytomedicine. 2014;21(5):579-85. PubMed
  3. Shanmugarajan D, Girish C, Harivenkatesh N, Chanaveerappa B, Prasanna Lakshmi NC. Antihypertensive and pleiotropic effects of Phyllanthus emblica extract as an add-on therapy in patients with essential hypertension-A randomized double-blind placebo-contro
  4. Akhtar MS, Ramzan A, Ali A, Ahmad M. Effect of amla fruit (Emblica officinalis Gaertn.) on blood glucose and lipid profile of normal subjects and type 2 diabetic patients. Int J Food Sci Nutr. 2011;62(6):609-16.
  5. Usharani P, Fatima N, Muralidhar N. Effects of Phyllanthus emblica extract on endothelial dysfunction and biomarkers of oxidative stress in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a randomized, double-blind, controlled study. Diabetes Metab Syndr Obes. 20 PubMed
  6. Majeed M, Mundkur L, Paulose S, Nagabhushanam K. Novel Emblica officinalis extract containing ß-glucogallin vs. metformin: a randomized, open-label, comparative efficacy study in newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes mellitus patients with dyslipidemia. Food Fu

See these in context on the Indian Gooseberry monograph →

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