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Vanslochan Powder Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Vedic Care

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Powder Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Vanslochan Powder against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Vanslochan Powder is a dietary supplement by Vedic Care with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for source of silica for hair, skin, and nails, bone and joint support, general nutrition (cooked shoots as food).Based on those ingredients, 5 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Vanslochan (Bambusa arundinacea) tree (resin) powder. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Vanslochan Powder by Vedic Care

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 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

Vanslochan Powder is a single-ingredient product: bamboo resin powder from the Vanslochan (Bambusa arundinacea) tree. There are no inactive ingredients or fillers listed.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
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
Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Bamboo product and its label doesn't state a use — see Bamboo's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The evidence for bamboo resin powder and dental cavities is insufficient to rate — we don't have reliable data showing whether it actually works for that purpose.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Bamboo

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.

Cooked bamboo shoots are eaten widely in food, but supplement safety isn't well studied. Raw shoots can be toxic, and bamboo shoots are a source of cyanide compounds — though proper boiling, fermentation, or steam drying removes the hydrogen cyanide.

Topically, bamboo has rarely caused contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals. There isn't enough safety data on bamboo supplements during pregnancy, so the evidence advises against concentrated forms in pregnancy.

Safety while breastfeeding is also unknown; talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking concentrated bamboo extracts if you're nursing.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Bamboo

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 — Bamboo.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 5 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.

If you take antithyroid drugs for an overactive thyroid, you'll want to check with your pharmacist before starting this product — long-term bamboo use might strengthen the drug's effects and side effects, raising the risk of thyroid underactivity.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Vanslochan Powder is a concentrated bamboo supplement with one documented drug interaction — antithyroid medications. If you take medication for thyroid overactivity, check with your pharmacist first.

If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or considering this long-term, discuss it with your doctor.

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

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 23, 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 Vanslochan Powder, straight from the product label.

Brand Vedic Care
Barcode (UPC) 6860918216412
Net contents 100 Gram(s); 3.52 Ounce(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jun 23, 2021
DSLD ID 247734
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Halal
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Vanslochan Powder by Vedic Care, 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:
0.5 Gram(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Gram(s)
Servings per container
50
UPC/BARCODE
6860918216412
IngredientAmount% DV
Vanslochan (Bambusa arundinacea) tree (resin) powder2 Gram(s)--

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Label statements
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Seals/Symbols

Halal India www.Halalindia.com GMP Certified Good Manufacturing Practice

Formula

Halal India www.Halalindia.com

Bamboo Champhor Plant part used - Bamboo tree (resin)

Formulation

GMO free Paraben free

Suitable for vegetarians

Pure & natural Manufactured in India

"Product tested for heavy metals in accordance with permissible limits outlined by American National Standards Institute"

Heavy metal tested

Extreme fine granularity

General Statements

C.No. RA574-AYU

For comments/feedback: [email protected] 1-612-88-VEDIC

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Storage

Store in a cool dark place and in an air-tight container. Avoid exposure to moisture.

Precautions

Keep out of reach of children.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions for use: Take 0.5g - 2.0g with warm water up to twice daily.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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Vanslochan Powder by Vedic Care label

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Vanslochan Powder label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Vanslochan Powder by Vedic Care

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size0.5 Gram(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container50 Amounts shown are per serving.

Vanslochan (Bambusa arundinacea) tree (resin) powder

Interacts with
5 drugs
2 Gram(s) per serving

Bamboo is a giant grass whose shoots are eaten as food and whose leaves and silica-rich extracts are sold as supplements, often for hair, skin, nail,...

Vanslochan (Bambusa arundinacea) tree (resin) powder monograph & interactions
Interaction report

Vanslochan Powder by Vedic Care Drug Interactions

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5 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Vanslochan (Bambusa arundinacea) tree (resin) powder 5

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Vanslochan Powder interact with 5 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Vanslochan Powder interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Vanslochan (Bambusa arundinacea) tree (resin) powder

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Vanslochan Powder 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.

Vanslochan (Bambusa arundinacea) tree (resin) powder1 drug type · 5 drugs

Antithyroid Drugs

Theoretically, long-term bamboo use might increase the effects and adverse effects of antithyroid drugs, possibly leading to hypothyroidism.
Animal research suggests that long-term consumption of bamboo shoot can decrease thyroid peroxidase activity, as well as levels of thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). This effect has not yet been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Vanslochan (Bambusa arundinacea) tree (resin) powder full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Vanslochan Powder, from the product label.

Vedic Care

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Name
Vedic Care, USA
City
New Brunswick
State
NJ
ZipCode
08901
Phone Number
1-612-888-3342
Web Address
www.thevedicstore.com
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Vanslochan Powder by Vedic Care: Common Questions

Does Vanslochan Powder by Vedic Care interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Vanslochan Powder has a known interaction with 5 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Vanslochan Powder contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism 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.
Does Vanslochan actually help prevent cavities?
The evidence isn't reliable enough to say. We don't have good data showing whether bamboo resin powder works for dental caries.
Is this safe to take long-term?
Cooked bamboo shoots are eaten widely in food, but supplement safety for long-term use isn't well studied. If you're considering long-term use, talk with your pharmacist or doctor first — especially if you take antithyroid medications.
Can I take this while pregnant?
There isn't enough safety data on bamboo supplements during pregnancy. The evidence advises against concentrated forms, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice before using it.
Is it safe while breastfeeding?
Safety data on bamboo supplements while breastfeeding is unknown. Avoid concentrated extracts unless your doctor has cleared it for you specifically.
What if I eat bamboo shoots in food — is that different from this powder?
Yes. Cooked bamboo shoots in food are eaten widely and are generally well tolerated. This is a concentrated supplement form, and concentrated extracts are treated differently from food in our safety data.

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The Full Monographs Behind Vanslochan Powder’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Bamboo

Interacts with 5 drugs

Bamboo is a giant grass whose shoots are eaten as food and whose leaves and silica-rich extracts are sold as supplements, often for hair, skin, nail, and bone support. Solid human evidence f...

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Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Vanslochan Powder's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 4 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.

Bamboo 4 references
  1. Chandra AK, Ghosh D, Mukhopadhyay S, et al. Effect of bamboo shoot, Bambusa arundinacea (Retz.) Willd. on thyroid status under conditions of varying iodine intake in rats. Indian J Exp Biol 2004;42(8):781-786.
  2. Kitajima T. Contact allergy caused by bamboo shoots. Contact Dermatitis 1986;15(2):100-102. PubMed
  3. Sang-A-Gad P, Guharat S, Wananukul W. A mass cyanide poisoning from pickling bamboo shoots. Clin Toxicol (Phila). 2011 Nov;49(9):834-9. PubMed
  4. Satya S, Bal LM, Singhal P, Naik SN. Bamboo shoot processing: food quality and safety aspect (a review). Trends in Food Sci. Technol. 2010;21(4):181-9. DOI

See these in context on the Bamboo monograph →

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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