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Dietary supplement

Triphala Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Banyan Botanicals

Tablet Or Pill Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Triphala is a dietary supplement by Banyan Botanicals 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 certified organic Amla. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Triphala 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 3 active ingredients.
  • “Proprietary Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (2,000 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

Triphala contains three active ingredients: certified organic amla, certified organic belleric myrobalan, and certified organic chebulic myrobalan, blended in a proprietary formula. These are traditional Ayurvedic fruits combined to support digestive and general wellness.

The tablet also contains two inactive ingredients — organic rice flour and organic gum acacia — as filler and binder.

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).

Amla, one of the three active ingredients, is possibly effective for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and dyslipidemia (abnormal blood lipid levels). The evidence for amla against high cholesterol specifically and for hair loss (androgenic alopecia) is insufficient — we don't have enough reliable data to rate it either way.

We hold no effectiveness ratings for the other two active ingredients in this product.

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.

Amla is generally well tolerated as a food, but safety data for supplement doses is limited. A small number of people in clinical trials reported stomach discomfort or indigestion, and isolated cases of fatigue and muscle pain were noted.

During pregnancy, there isn't enough reliable safety information to know whether amla is safe; during breastfeeding, safety data is too sparse to recommend it. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is right for you if you're pregnant or nursing.

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 with your doctor or pharmacist if you take blood thinners (anticoagulants), aspirin, the blood thinner clopidogrel (Plavix), or diabetes medications. Amla in this product can increase bleeding risk and lower blood sugar, respectively, which might require dose adjustments to your medications.

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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.

Triphala may appeal to you if you're interested in traditional digestive support and have GERD or high triglycerides — amla shows some promise there. But if you take blood thinners, aspirin, or diabetes medications, you'll need to check with your doctor or pharmacist first, because amla can affect how those drugs work.

Same goes if you're pregnant or breastfeeding — the safety data just isn't there yet.

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 Jan 22, 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, straight from the product label.

Brand Banyan Botanicals
Barcode (UPC) X00214LJEF
Net contents 180 Tablet(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jan 22, 2021
DSLD ID 242375
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Tablet Or Pill
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic, Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Triphala 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 Tablet(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
4 Tablet(s)
Servings per container
45
UPC/BARCODE
X00214LJEF
IngredientAmount% DV
Proprietary Blend2000 mg--
certified organic Amla0 NP--
certified organic Belleric Myrobalan0 NP--
certified organic Chebulic Myrobalan0 NP--

Other ingredients: organic Rice Flour, organic Gum Acacia

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Label statements
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Formula

Ayurvedic herbs

Formulation

Balancing formula for detoxification & rejuvenation

Certified Organic

Free of gluten, soy, and dairy.

100% Vegetarian.

Triphala is a traditional Ayurvedic rejuvenation formula that promotes deep cleansing of the GI tract. It supports the proper functions of the digestive, circulatory, respiratory, and genitourinary systems.

Non GMO

Certified organic by New Mexico Department of Agriculture

Seals/Symbols

USDA Organic

Certified B Corporation Fair Wild 23% FairWild certified ingredients by dry weight. www.fairwild.org

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: For gentle daily cleansing, take 1-4 tablets on an empty stomach at bedtime or upon waking, or as directed by your health practitioner.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

Precautions

Do not use if seal is broken or missing.

If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or have a medical condition, please consult with your health care practitioner prior to the use of this product.

Keep out of the reach of children.

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.

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Triphala by Banyan Botanicals label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Triphala by Banyan Botanicals

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

Serving size1 Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill Servings per container45 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

2000 mg per serving
  • Certified organic Amla
  • › Certified organic Belleric Myrobalan
  • › Certified organic Chebulic Myrobalan

Other (inactive) ingredients: Organic Rice Flour, Organic Gum Acacia. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Triphala by Banyan Botanicals Drug Interactions

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208Drugs
208 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Triphala 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.

certified organic Amla4 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
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Triphala, 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

Triphala by Banyan Botanicals: Common Questions

Does Triphala by Banyan Botanicals interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Triphala 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 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.
What are amla, belleric myrobalan, and chebulic myrobalan?
They're three fruits used in Ayurvedic medicine, combined in this product as a traditional blend called Triphala. Amla is also called Indian gooseberry. We have some safety and effectiveness data for amla, but less detailed information on the other two.
Can I take Triphala if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
The safety data isn't robust enough to say yes. There isn't enough reliable information about amla during pregnancy or breastfeeding, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is right for you in either situation.
Does Triphala actually work for digestion and heartburn?
Amla, one of its three ingredients, is possibly effective for GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease, or acid reflux). The evidence is promising but not definitive. We don't have the same level of data for the other two ingredients.
What side effects has Triphala caused in trials?
A small number of people reported stomach discomfort or indigestion. A few isolated cases of fatigue and muscle pain were also noted. Most people tolerate amla well, but supplement safety data is still limited.
Will Triphala lower my cholesterol?
Amla is possibly effective for dyslipidemia — abnormal blood lipid levels — but the evidence for high cholesterol specifically is insufficient. You don't have enough data yet to count on it for that purpose alone.

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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

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