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Dietary supplement

Triphala Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Prajna Ayurveda

Capsule Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Triphala is a dietary supplement by Prajna Ayurveda with 2 active ingredients.Based on those ingredients, 933 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Triphala by Prajna Ayurveda

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 6 active ingredients.
  • “Triphala Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (1 Gram(s)) without saying how much of each component you get.
  • “organic Triphala powder” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label doesn't break down how much of each component you get.
  • “Triphala Extract, Dry” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label doesn't break down how much of each component you get.

Triphala is a traditional three-fruit blend with 6 ingredients total. The active components we can identify are amla (Indian gooseberry), supplied as both amla powder and amla fruit extract (dry), plus Belleric Myrobalan and Chebulic Myrobalan in powder and extract forms.

The inactive ingredients — hypromellose, cellulose, silica, and stearic acid — are the capsule and binders; they help hold the formula together.

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
Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports this product's ingredients for its stated purpose, but it isn't conclusive.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: rejuvenating formula traditionally for digestive balance.
  • We looked for evidence on: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Constipation, Bloating, Intestinal regularity.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Indian Gooseberry is rated "Possibly Effective" for Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Indian Gooseberry is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

The amla in this product shows possibly effective evidence for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and dyslipidemia (high blood fats). For high cholesterol and male-pattern baldness, the evidence we have isn't strong enough to rate.

We hold no effectiveness data on the Belleric or Chebulic Myrobalans by themselves.

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 2 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 2 of 2.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 2 of 2.
  • 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, though supplement safety at higher doses is less studied. The safety data we have advises against supplement doses during pregnancy, and there's too little information to recommend it during breastfeeding — talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice on either.

In clinical trials, a small number of people reported stomach upset or indigestion, one person reported fatigue, and three reported joint or muscle pain.

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?
  • 2 of the 2 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Indian Gooseberry, Terminalia.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 934 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 with your pharmacist if you take blood thinners (anticoagulants), antiplatelet drugs like clopidogrel (Plavix), aspirin, or diabetes medications. Amla can increase bleeding risk and lower blood sugar.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

If you take blood thinners, antiplatelet drugs, or diabetes medications, you need to check with your pharmacist before adding this. The amla in here can affect how all three work.

Otherwise, this blend is generally tolerated well, though we don't have as much safety data on supplement doses as we'd like.

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

Assessment coverage: 4 of 6 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jul 25, 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 Prajna Ayurveda
Barcode (UPC) 810047390862
Net contents 56 Vegan Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jul 25, 2024
DSLD ID 309885
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Triphala by Prajna Ayurveda, 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:
2 Vegan Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Vegan Capsule(s)
Servings per container
28
UPC/BARCODE
810047390862
IngredientAmount% DV
Amla powder0 NP--
Belleric Myrobalan powder0 NP--
Chebulic Myrobalan powder0 NP--
Triphala Blend1 Gram(s)--
organic Triphala powder0 NP--
Triphala Extract, Dry0 NP--
Amla Fruit Extract, Dry0 NP--
Belleric myrobalan Fruit Extract, Dry0 NP--
Chebulic myrobalan Fruit Extract, Dry0 NP--

Other ingredients: Hypromellose, Cellulose, Silica, Stearic Acid

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Label statements
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General Statements

Wisdom Transforms Life Om Namo Narayani Vata Pitta Kapha

Almost out? Call 1-800-843-8516 or visit healthydirections.com

Formulation

Unconditionally Guaranteed for purity and labeled potency.

Due to the nature of these ingredients, color variation may occur.

A rejuvenating formula traditionally for digestive balance

Gluten free Soy free Dairy free

Storage

To preserve quality and freshness, store bottle with cap tightly closed in a cool, dry place.

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.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: Take 2 vegan capsules 30 minutes before bed.

Formula

The tripihala dry extract has a minimum concentration of 10:1 for a total daily equivalence of 4.6 grams whole fruit powder.

Precautions

Precautions: Consult a health care practitioner before use if you are pregnant or nursing, have a serious medical condition, or use any medications.

Keep out of reach of children.

See for yourself

Triphala by Prajna Ayurveda label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Triphala by Prajna Ayurveda

These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size2 Vegan Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container28 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.

Triphala Blend

1 Gram(s) per serving
  • › Organic Triphala powder
  • › Triphala Extract, Dry

Other (inactive) ingredients: Hypromellose, Cellulose, Silica, Stearic Acid. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Triphala by Prajna Ayurveda Drug Interactions

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933 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

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The maker

Brand information

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

Prajna Ayurveda

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Name
Healthy Directions
City
Bethesda
State
MD
ZipCode
20817
Web Address
healthydirections.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Triphala by Prajna Ayurveda: Common Questions

Does Triphala by Prajna Ayurveda interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Triphala has a known interaction with 933 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Triphala contains 2 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?
The safety data advises against it during pregnancy, and there's too little information during breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice based on your situation.
What's in Triphala, and why?
It's three fruits: amla, Belleric Myrobalan, and Chebulic Myrobalan. Traditionally used in Ayurveda, amla shows promise for reflux and cholesterol support, though the other two haven't been well studied on their own.
Does this supplement actually work?
Amla, the main ingredient, is possibly effective for GERD and high blood fats. For high cholesterol and baldness, we don't have strong enough evidence to say. The Belleric and Chebulic ingredients aren't well researched yet.
What side effects might I get?
A small number of people in trials reported stomach upset, one reported fatigue, and three reported muscle or joint pain. It's generally well tolerated, though we have less safety data on supplement doses than we'd like.
Are there fillers or other junk in here?
The capsule and binders are hypromellose, cellulose, silica, and stearic acid — standard inactive ingredients that hold the formula together. The active parts are the three fruits.

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Sources & How We Checked

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 15 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 →

Terminalia 9 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. Rao, N. K. and Nammi, S. Antidiabetic and renoprotective effects of the chloroform extract of Terminalia chebula Retz. seeds in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. BMC.Complement Altern.Med 2006;6:17. 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. Malik N, Dhawan V, Bahl A, Kaul D. Inihbitory effects of Terminalia arjuna on platelet activation in vitro in healthy subjects and patients with coronary artery disease. Platelets. 2009;20(3):183-1190.
  6. Varghese A, Savai J, Pandita N, Gaud RS. In vitro modulatory effects of Terminalia arjuna, arjunic acid, arjunetin, and arjungenin on CYP3A4, CYP2D6, and CYP2C9 enzyme activity in human liver microsomes. Toxicology Reports. 2015(2):806-16. PubMed
  7. 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.
  8. 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
  9. 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

See these in context on the Terminalia monograph →

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