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Triphala Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Banyan Botanicals

Powder 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 digestive support and constipation, antioxidant support, oral and throat health.Based on those ingredients, 214 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Emblica officinalis, Terminalia chebula, Terminalia bellirica. 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

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.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

Triphala contains three active herbal ingredients: Terminalia chebula, Indian gooseberry (Emblica officinalis), and Terminalia bellirica. These are traditional Ayurvedic botanicals combined into a single powder formula.

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 its ingredients' overall clinical evidence instead.

Moderate

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

The evidence for Triphala's uses isn't well established in the data we hold. Indian gooseberry shows possibly effective evidence for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and possibly effective evidence for dyslipidemia (abnormal blood fats).

For the other uses listed — constipation, diarrhea, respiratory infections, cough, and diabetes — the evidence for all three ingredients is insufficient to rate.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Terminalia Chebula Indian Gooseberry Terminalia Bellirica

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 3 of the 3 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 3 of 3.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 3 of 3.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Triphala is generally well tolerated as a traditional medicine, but human safety data are limited and product quality varies. In a small study, two people taking Triphala together with another supplement (guggul) developed a rash and one had facial swelling within minutes, though it's unclear which ingredient caused this.

A small number of people reported stomach discomfort, fatigue, or muscle pain in trials. Triphala is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding — there isn't enough safety data either way.

Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using it if you're pregnant or nursing.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Terminalia Chebula Indian Gooseberry Terminalia Bellirica

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?
  • 3 of the 3 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Indian Gooseberry, Terminalia Bellirica, Terminalia Chebula.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 214 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 your medications before starting Triphala if you take blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs (aspirin, clopidogrel), diabetes medications, chlorzoxazone (a muscle relaxer), or omeprazole (an acid reflux drug). These are the medication types with documented interactions.

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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 is an Ayurvedic formula best suited for people who aren't on blood thinners, diabetes medications, muscle relaxers, or acid reflux drugs. If you take any of those, run your specific medications through the interaction checker before starting.

Discuss it with your pharmacist, especially if you're pregnant, nursing, or have a history of allergic reactions.

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

Assessment coverage: 3 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Mar 22, 2024.

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) 618192075036
Net contents 3.19 Ounce(s); 90 Gram(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Mar 22, 2024
DSLD ID 305741
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic
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:
0.25 Teaspoon(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
0.5 Teaspoon(s)
Servings per container
90
UPC/BARCODE
618192075036
IngredientAmount% DV
Terminalia chebula0.167 Teaspoon(s)--
Emblica officinalis0.167 Teaspoon(s)--
Terminalia bellirica0.167 Teaspoon(s)--

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon with warm water, once or twice daily, or as directed by your health practitioner.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Formula

Ayurvedic herbs

Formulation

USDA Organic Certified organic Certified Organic by: QAI

Seals/Symbols

USDA Organic

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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 size0.25 Teaspoon(s) Dosage formPowder 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.

Terminalia chebula

Interacts with
93 drugs
0.167 Teaspoon(s) per serving

Terminalia chebula, often called haritaki, is a fruit widely used in Ayurvedic medicine, most commonly for digestion and as a key part of the Triphala...

Terminalia chebula monograph & interactions

Emblica officinalis

Interacts with
208 drugs
0.167 Teaspoon(s) per serving

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

Emblica officinalis monograph & interactions

Terminalia bellirica

Interacts with
86 drugs
0.167 Teaspoon(s) per serving

Terminalia bellirica, often called 'Bibhitaki,' is a fruit long used in Ayurvedic medicine and is one of the three ingredients in the popular blend Tr...

Terminalia bellirica monograph & interactions
Interaction report

Triphala by Banyan Botanicals Drug Interactions

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214Drugs
214 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 they can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

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

Terminalia chebula3 drug types · 93 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, concomitant use of Terminalia chebula with antidiabetes drugs could affect blood sugar control and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Animal research suggests that Terminalia chebula fruit extract has hypoglycemic effects.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Chlorzoxazone (Parafon Forte, Paraflex)

Theoretically, use of Terminalia chebula may increase the risk of adverse effects from chlorzoxazone.
Animal research shows that enteral administration of Terminalia chebula for 15 days prior to administration of chlorzoxazone increases blood levels of chlorzoxazone and decreases chlorzoxazone clearance. It is speculated that Terminalia chebula reduces the metabolism of chlorzoxazone by inhibiting cytochrome P450 2E1.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Omeprazole (Prilosec)

Theoretically, use of Terminalia chebula may increase the risk of adverse effects from omeprazole.
Animal research shows that enteral administration of Terminalia chebula for 15 days prior to administration of omeprazole increases blood levels of omeprazole and decreases omeprazole clearance. It is speculated that Terminalia chebula reduces the metabolism of omeprazole by inhibiting cytochrome P450 2C19.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D

Terminalia bellirica1 drug type · 86 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, concomitant use of Terminalia bellirica with antidiabetes drugs could affect blood sugar control and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Animal research suggests that Terminalia bellirica fruit extract, alone or in combination with Terminalia chebula and Indian gooseberry, has hypoglycemic effects. This activity has not been shown in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
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
banyanbotanicals.com
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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 214 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.
Can I take Triphala if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No — there isn't enough safety data for Triphala during pregnancy or breastfeeding, so it's best avoided. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice if you're considering it.
What is Triphala used for?
Triphala is a traditional Ayurvedic formula used for a range of conditions including constipation, diarrhea, respiratory issues, and cough. Indian gooseberry (one of its three ingredients) has some evidence for help with acid reflux and abnormal blood fats, but the evidence for most uses is insufficient.
Does Triphala have any side effects?
It's generally well tolerated, but a small number of people in trials reported stomach discomfort, fatigue, or muscle pain. In one small study, two people developed a rash (one with facial swelling) when taking Triphala with another supplement, though it's unclear which ingredient caused it.
What are the three ingredients in Triphala?
The three active ingredients are Terminalia chebula, Indian gooseberry (Emblica officinalis), and Terminalia bellirica. The powder contains no other inactive ingredients beyond these three.
Can Triphala affect my blood sugar?
Yes — all three ingredients in Triphala may lower blood sugar. If you take diabetes medications, this could increase your risk of low blood sugar, so talk with your pharmacist before starting.
Can I take Triphala with aspirin or blood thinners?
You should check with your pharmacist first. Indian gooseberry (an ingredient in Triphala) may increase bleeding risk with aspirin, clopidogrel (Plavix), and other blood thinners, so it's important to confirm it's safe for your specific situation.

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The 19 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.

Terminalia Chebula 9 references
  1. Chevallier A. Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants. New York, NY: DK Publishing, 1996.
  2. 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
  3. Murali, Y. K., Anand, P., Tandon, V., Singh, R., Chandra, R., and Murthy, P. S. Long-term effects of Terminalia chebula Retz. on hyperglycemia and associated hyperlipidemia, tissue glycogen content and in vitro release of insulin in streptozotocin induced
  4. Senthilkumar, G. P. and Subramanian, S. Evaluation of antioxidant potential of Terminalia chebula fruits studies in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. Pharmaceutical Biology (Netherlands) 2007;45:511-518.
  5. Wu G, Dong Z, Dong J, et al. Effects of mongolian medicine Terminalia chebula Retz. on 6 CYP450 enzymes in rats. Int J Clin Exp Pathol 2020;13(12):3128-3138.
  6. Donato F, Raffetti E, Toninelli G, Festa A, Scarcella C, Castellano M; TRIGU Project Working Group. Guggulu and Triphala for the Treatment of Hypercholesterolaemia: A Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind, Randomised Trial. Complement Med Res 2021;28(3):216-22 PubMed
  7. Das A, Naveen J, Sreerama YN, Gnanesh Kumar BS, Baskaran V. Low-glycemic foods with wheat, barley and herbs (Terminalia chebula, Terminalia bellerica and Emblica officinalis) inhibit a-amylase, a-glucosidase and DPP-IV activity in high fat and low dose st
  8. Eltimamy M, Elshamarka M, Aboelsaad M, Sayed M, Moawad H. Effects of alcoholic extract of Terminalia Chebula dried fruit on blood biochemical profile in diabetic rats. J Diabetes Metab Disord 2022;21(1):159-170. PubMed
  9. Agrawal OD, Kulkarni YA. Treatment with Terminalia chebula extract reduces insulin resistance, hyperglycemia and improves SIRT1 expression in type 2 diabetic rats. Life (Basel) 2023;13(5):1168. PubMed

See these in context on the Terminalia Chebula monograph →

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 →

Terminalia Bellirica 4 references
  1. Chevallier A. Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants. New York, NY: DK Publishing, 1996.
  2. 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
  3. Donato F, Raffetti E, Toninelli G, Festa A, Scarcella C, Castellano M; TRIGU Project Working Group. Guggulu and Triphala for the Treatment of Hypercholesterolaemia: A Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind, Randomised Trial. Complement Med Res 2021;28(3):216-22 PubMed
  4. Das A, Naveen J, Sreerama YN, Gnanesh Kumar BS, Baskaran V. Low-glycemic foods with wheat, barley and herbs (Terminalia chebula, Terminalia bellerica and Emblica officinalis) inhibit a-amylase, a-glucosidase and DPP-IV activity in high fat and low dose st

See these in context on the Terminalia Bellirica monograph →

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