Triphala Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Triphala 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
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.
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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.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
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
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.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
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.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
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.
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.
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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
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 |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Triphala by Banyan Botanicals, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Terminalia chebula | 0.167 Teaspoon(s) | -- |
| Emblica officinalis | 0.167 Teaspoon(s) | -- |
| Terminalia bellirica | 0.167 Teaspoon(s) | -- |
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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
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Triphala by Banyan Botanicals label
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View the full label (PDF)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 with93 drugs
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 & interactionsEmblica officinalis
Interacts with208 drugs
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 & interactionsTerminalia bellirica
Interacts with86 drugs
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 & interactionsTriphala by Banyan Botanicals Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Triphala by Banyan Botanicals does interact with a number of medications across its three active ingredients.
The most serious concern is with blood thinners and antiplatelet drugs — Indian gooseberry (one of the three components) can increase bleeding risk if you're taking aspirin, clopidogrel (Plavix), or other anticoagulants or antiplatelet medications. Research shows it reduces platelet clumping and lengthens bleeding time.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
All three ingredients — Terminalia chebula, Indian gooseberry, and Terminalia bellirica — may lower blood sugar and increase the risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) if you take diabetes medications. Two of the ingredients (the two Terminalia species) may also raise blood levels of chlorzoxazone (a muscle relaxer) and omeprazole (an acid reflux drug), which could increase side effects from those medications.
Additionally, we hold no interaction data for any of the other medications you might be taking. Altogether, these interactions span 213 individual medications.
Use the search tool on this page to check your specific prescriptions before you start.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Triphala interact with 214 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
3 of the 3 ingredients in Triphala interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Emblica officinalis Terminalia chebula Terminalia bellirica
IloprostAurlumyn, Ventavis
How Iloprost interacts with Triphala — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Emblica OfficinalisAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Indian gooseberry may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs; however, research is conflicting.
Read the full Emblica Officinalis + Iloprost interactionInhaled InsulinExubera
How Inhaled Insulin interacts with Triphala — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Emblica OfficinalisAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking Indian gooseberry with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Emblica Officinalis + Inhaled Insulin interactionTerminalia BelliricaAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of Terminalia bellirica with antidiabetes drugs could affect blood sugar control and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Terminalia Bellirica + Inhaled Insulin interactionTerminalia ChebulaAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of Terminalia chebula with antidiabetes drugs could affect blood sugar control and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Terminalia Chebula + Inhaled Insulin interactionInotersenTegsedi
How Inotersen interacts with Triphala — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Emblica OfficinalisAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Indian gooseberry may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs; however, research is conflicting.
Read the full Emblica Officinalis + Inotersen interactionInsulinNovoRapid Insulin
How Insulin interacts with Triphala — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Emblica OfficinalisAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking Indian gooseberry with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Emblica Officinalis + Insulin interactionTerminalia BelliricaAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of Terminalia bellirica with antidiabetes drugs could affect blood sugar control and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Terminalia Bellirica + Insulin interactionTerminalia ChebulaAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of Terminalia chebula with antidiabetes drugs could affect blood sugar control and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Terminalia Chebula + Insulin interactionInsulin (bovine)Hypurin Bovine Neutral
How Insulin (bovine) interacts with Triphala — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Terminalia BelliricaAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of Terminalia bellirica with antidiabetes drugs could affect blood sugar control and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Terminalia Bellirica + Insulin (bovine) interactionTerminalia ChebulaAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of Terminalia chebula with antidiabetes drugs could affect blood sugar control and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Terminalia Chebula + Insulin (bovine) interactionEmblica OfficinalisAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking Indian gooseberry with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Emblica Officinalis + Insulin (bovine) interactionInsulin (human)Afrezza, Novolin 70/30, Novolin L, Novolin N, Novolin R
How Insulin (human) interacts with Triphala — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Emblica OfficinalisAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking Indian gooseberry with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Emblica Officinalis + Insulin (human) interactionTerminalia BelliricaAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of Terminalia bellirica with antidiabetes drugs could affect blood sugar control and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Terminalia Bellirica + Insulin (human) interactionTerminalia ChebulaAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of Terminalia chebula with antidiabetes drugs could affect blood sugar control and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Terminalia Chebula + Insulin (human) interactionInsulin (pork)Hypurin Porcine Neutral, Lente Iletin II, NPH Iletin, NPH Iletin II, Pork Actrapid, Regular Iletin +1 more
How Insulin (pork) interacts with Triphala — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Terminalia BelliricaAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of Terminalia bellirica with antidiabetes drugs could affect blood sugar control and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Terminalia Bellirica + Insulin (pork) interactionTerminalia ChebulaAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of Terminalia chebula with antidiabetes drugs could affect blood sugar control and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Terminalia Chebula + Insulin (pork) interactionEmblica OfficinalisAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking Indian gooseberry with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Emblica Officinalis + Insulin (pork) interactionInsulin (rdna)Actrapid, Humalog, Humalog Mix 75/25, Humulin 50/50, Humulin 70/30, Humulin L +8 more
How Insulin (rdna) interacts with Triphala — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Emblica OfficinalisAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking Indian gooseberry with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Emblica Officinalis + Insulin (rdna) interactionTerminalia BelliricaAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of Terminalia bellirica with antidiabetes drugs could affect blood sugar control and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Terminalia Bellirica + Insulin (rdna) interactionTerminalia ChebulaAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of Terminalia chebula with antidiabetes drugs could affect blood sugar control and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Terminalia Chebula + Insulin (rdna) interactionInsulin AspartFiasp
How Insulin Aspart interacts with Triphala — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Terminalia BelliricaAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of Terminalia bellirica with antidiabetes drugs could affect blood sugar control and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Terminalia Bellirica + Insulin Aspart interactionTerminalia ChebulaAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of Terminalia chebula with antidiabetes drugs could affect blood sugar control and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Terminalia Chebula + Insulin Aspart interactionEmblica OfficinalisAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking Indian gooseberry with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Emblica Officinalis + Insulin Aspart interactionInsulin Aspart, Insulin DegludecRyzodeg 70/30
How Insulin Aspart, Insulin Degludec interacts with Triphala — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Emblica OfficinalisAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking Indian gooseberry with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Emblica Officinalis + Insulin Aspart, Insulin Degludec interactionTerminalia BelliricaAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of Terminalia bellirica with antidiabetes drugs could affect blood sugar control and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Terminalia Bellirica + Insulin Aspart, Insulin Degludec interactionTerminalia ChebulaAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of Terminalia chebula with antidiabetes drugs could affect blood sugar control and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Terminalia Chebula + Insulin Aspart, Insulin Degludec interactionInsulin DegludecTresiba
How Insulin Degludec interacts with Triphala — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Terminalia BelliricaAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of Terminalia bellirica with antidiabetes drugs could affect blood sugar control and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Terminalia Bellirica + Insulin Degludec interactionTerminalia ChebulaAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of Terminalia chebula with antidiabetes drugs could affect blood sugar control and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Terminalia Chebula + Insulin Degludec interactionEmblica OfficinalisAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking Indian gooseberry with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Emblica Officinalis + Insulin Degludec interactionInsulin Degludec, LiraglutideXultophy 100/3.6
How Insulin Degludec, Liraglutide interacts with Triphala — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Emblica OfficinalisAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking Indian gooseberry with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Emblica Officinalis + Insulin Degludec, Liraglutide interactionTerminalia BelliricaAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of Terminalia bellirica with antidiabetes drugs could affect blood sugar control and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Terminalia Bellirica + Insulin Degludec, Liraglutide interactionTerminalia ChebulaAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of Terminalia chebula with antidiabetes drugs could affect blood sugar control and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Terminalia Chebula + Insulin Degludec, Liraglutide interactionInsulin GlargineBasaglar, Lusduna, Semglee
How Insulin Glargine interacts with Triphala — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Emblica OfficinalisAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking Indian gooseberry with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Emblica Officinalis + Insulin Glargine interactionTerminalia BelliricaAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of Terminalia bellirica with antidiabetes drugs could affect blood sugar control and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Terminalia Bellirica + Insulin Glargine interactionTerminalia ChebulaAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of Terminalia chebula with antidiabetes drugs could affect blood sugar control and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Terminalia Chebula + Insulin Glargine interactionInsulin Glargine (rdna)Lantus
How Insulin Glargine (rdna) interacts with Triphala — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Terminalia BelliricaAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of Terminalia bellirica with antidiabetes drugs could affect blood sugar control and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Terminalia Bellirica + Insulin Glargine (rdna) interactionTerminalia ChebulaAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of Terminalia chebula with antidiabetes drugs could affect blood sugar control and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Terminalia Chebula + Insulin Glargine (rdna) interactionEmblica OfficinalisAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking Indian gooseberry with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Emblica Officinalis + Insulin Glargine (rdna) interactionInsulin Glargine RecombinantToujeo Solostar
How Insulin Glargine Recombinant interacts with Triphala — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Emblica OfficinalisAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking Indian gooseberry with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Emblica Officinalis + Insulin Glargine Recombinant interactionTerminalia BelliricaAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of Terminalia bellirica with antidiabetes drugs could affect blood sugar control and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Terminalia Bellirica + Insulin Glargine Recombinant interactionTerminalia ChebulaAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of Terminalia chebula with antidiabetes drugs could affect blood sugar control and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Terminalia Chebula + Insulin Glargine Recombinant interactionInsulin Glargine, LixisenatideSoliqua 100/33
How Insulin Glargine, Lixisenatide interacts with Triphala — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Terminalia BelliricaAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of Terminalia bellirica with antidiabetes drugs could affect blood sugar control and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Terminalia Bellirica + Insulin Glargine, Lixisenatide interactionTerminalia ChebulaAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of Terminalia chebula with antidiabetes drugs could affect blood sugar control and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Terminalia Chebula + Insulin Glargine, Lixisenatide interactionEmblica OfficinalisAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking Indian gooseberry with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Emblica Officinalis + Insulin Glargine, Lixisenatide interactionInsulin Glulisine (rdna)Apidra
How Insulin Glulisine (rdna) interacts with Triphala — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Emblica OfficinalisAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking Indian gooseberry with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Emblica Officinalis + Insulin Glulisine (rdna) interactionTerminalia BelliricaAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of Terminalia bellirica with antidiabetes drugs could affect blood sugar control and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Terminalia Bellirica + Insulin Glulisine (rdna) interactionTerminalia ChebulaAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of Terminalia chebula with antidiabetes drugs could affect blood sugar control and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Terminalia Chebula + Insulin Glulisine (rdna) interactionInsulin Human, Sodium ChlorideMyxredlin
How Insulin Human, Sodium Chloride interacts with Triphala — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Terminalia BelliricaAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of Terminalia bellirica with antidiabetes drugs could affect blood sugar control and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Terminalia Bellirica + Insulin Human, Sodium Chloride interactionTerminalia ChebulaAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of Terminalia chebula with antidiabetes drugs could affect blood sugar control and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Terminalia Chebula + Insulin Human, Sodium Chloride interactionEmblica OfficinalisAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking Indian gooseberry with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Emblica Officinalis + Insulin Human, Sodium Chloride interactionInsulin LisproAdmelog, Admelog Solostar
How Insulin Lispro interacts with Triphala — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Emblica OfficinalisAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking Indian gooseberry with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Emblica Officinalis + Insulin Lispro interactionTerminalia BelliricaAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of Terminalia bellirica with antidiabetes drugs could affect blood sugar control and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Terminalia Bellirica + Insulin Lispro interactionTerminalia ChebulaAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of Terminalia chebula with antidiabetes drugs could affect blood sugar control and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Terminalia Chebula + Insulin Lispro interactionInsulin Lispro RecombinantHumalog Kwikpen
How Insulin Lispro Recombinant interacts with Triphala — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Terminalia BelliricaAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of Terminalia bellirica with antidiabetes drugs could affect blood sugar control and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Terminalia Bellirica + Insulin Lispro Recombinant interactionTerminalia ChebulaAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of Terminalia chebula with antidiabetes drugs could affect blood sugar control and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Terminalia Chebula + Insulin Lispro Recombinant interactionEmblica OfficinalisAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking Indian gooseberry with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Emblica Officinalis + Insulin Lispro Recombinant interactionInsulin Lispro-aabcLyumjev
How Insulin Lispro-aabc interacts with Triphala — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Emblica OfficinalisAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking Indian gooseberry with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Emblica Officinalis + Insulin Lispro-aabc interactionTerminalia BelliricaAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of Terminalia bellirica with antidiabetes drugs could affect blood sugar control and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Terminalia Bellirica + Insulin Lispro-aabc interactionTerminalia ChebulaAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of Terminalia chebula with antidiabetes drugs could affect blood sugar control and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Terminalia Chebula + Insulin Lispro-aabc interactionInsulin DetermirLevemir
How Insulin Determir interacts with Triphala — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Terminalia BelliricaAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of Terminalia bellirica with antidiabetes drugs could affect blood sugar control and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Terminalia Bellirica + Insulin Determir interactionTerminalia ChebulaAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of Terminalia chebula with antidiabetes drugs could affect blood sugar control and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Terminalia Chebula + Insulin Determir interactionEmblica OfficinalisAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking Indian gooseberry with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Emblica Officinalis + Insulin Determir interactionKetoprofenOrudis, Oruvail Gel, Oruvail Injection, Powergel
How Ketoprofen interacts with Triphala — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Emblica OfficinalisAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Indian gooseberry may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs; however, research is conflicting.
Read the full Emblica Officinalis + Ketoprofen interactionLepirudinRefludan
How Lepirudin interacts with Triphala — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Emblica OfficinalisAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Indian gooseberry may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs; however, research is conflicting.
Read the full Emblica Officinalis + Lepirudin interactionLinagliptinTradjenta
How Linagliptin interacts with Triphala — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Emblica OfficinalisAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking Indian gooseberry with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Emblica Officinalis + Linagliptin interactionTerminalia BelliricaAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of Terminalia bellirica with antidiabetes drugs could affect blood sugar control and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Terminalia Bellirica + Linagliptin interactionTerminalia ChebulaAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of Terminalia chebula with antidiabetes drugs could affect blood sugar control and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Terminalia Chebula + Linagliptin interactionLinagliptin, Metformin HydrochlorideJentadueto XR
How Linagliptin, Metformin Hydrochloride interacts with Triphala — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Terminalia BelliricaAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of Terminalia bellirica with antidiabetes drugs could affect blood sugar control and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Terminalia Bellirica + Linagliptin, Metformin Hydrochloride interactionTerminalia ChebulaAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of Terminalia chebula with antidiabetes drugs could affect blood sugar control and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Terminalia Chebula + Linagliptin, Metformin Hydrochloride interactionEmblica OfficinalisAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking Indian gooseberry with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Emblica Officinalis + Linagliptin, Metformin Hydrochloride interactionLiraglutideVictoza
How Liraglutide interacts with Triphala — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Emblica OfficinalisAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking Indian gooseberry with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Emblica Officinalis + Liraglutide interactionTerminalia BelliricaAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of Terminalia bellirica with antidiabetes drugs could affect blood sugar control and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Terminalia Bellirica + Liraglutide interactionTerminalia ChebulaAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of Terminalia chebula with antidiabetes drugs could affect blood sugar control and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Terminalia Chebula + Liraglutide interactionLiraglutide RecombinantSaxenda
How Liraglutide Recombinant interacts with Triphala — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Terminalia BelliricaAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of Terminalia bellirica with antidiabetes drugs could affect blood sugar control and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Terminalia Bellirica + Liraglutide Recombinant interactionTerminalia ChebulaAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of Terminalia chebula with antidiabetes drugs could affect blood sugar control and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Terminalia Chebula + Liraglutide Recombinant interactionEmblica OfficinalisAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking Indian gooseberry with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Emblica Officinalis + Liraglutide Recombinant interactionLixisenatideAdlyxin
How Lixisenatide interacts with Triphala — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Emblica OfficinalisAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking Indian gooseberry with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Emblica Officinalis + Lixisenatide interactionTerminalia BelliricaAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of Terminalia bellirica with antidiabetes drugs could affect blood sugar control and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Terminalia Bellirica + Lixisenatide interactionTerminalia ChebulaAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of Terminalia chebula with antidiabetes drugs could affect blood sugar control and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Terminalia Chebula + Lixisenatide interactionMetforminGlucophage, Metformin
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Terminalia BelliricaAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of Terminalia bellirica with antidiabetes drugs could affect blood sugar control and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Terminalia Bellirica + Metformin interactionTerminalia ChebulaAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of Terminalia chebula with antidiabetes drugs could affect blood sugar control and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Terminalia Chebula + Metformin interactionEmblica OfficinalisAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking Indian gooseberry with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Emblica Officinalis + Metformin interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
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Emblica officinalis
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.
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.
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.
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.
Terminalia chebula
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.
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.
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.
Terminalia bellirica
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.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Triphala, from the product label.
Banyan Botanicals
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- Banyan Botanicals
- City
- Albuquerque
- State
- NM
- ZipCode
- 87113
- Phone Number
- 1-800-953-6424
- Web Address
- banyanbotanicals.com
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Terminalia Chebula
Interacts with 93 drugsTerminalia chebula, often called haritaki, is a fruit widely used in Ayurvedic medicine, most commonly for digestion and as a key part of the Triphala blend. Early laboratory and small human...
Read the full Terminalia Chebula monograph → Herb & supplement monographIndian Gooseberry
Interacts with 208 drugsIndian 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 → Herb & supplement monographTerminalia Bellirica
Interacts with 86 drugsTerminalia bellirica, often called 'Bibhitaki,' is a fruit long used in Ayurvedic medicine and is one of the three ingredients in the popular blend Triphala. Early laboratory and small human...
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Triphala'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.
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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
- Chevallier A. Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants. New York, NY: DK Publishing, 1996.
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
Indian Gooseberry 6 references
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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
Terminalia Bellirica 4 references
- Chevallier A. Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants. New York, NY: DK Publishing, 1996.
- 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
- 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
- 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
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