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Dietary supplement

Vasaka Leaves Powder Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Bixa Botanical

Powder Category: Botanical
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

Vasaka Leaves Powder is a dietary supplement by Bixa Botanical with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for cough and congestion, asthma, bronchitis.We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Vasaka Leaves Powder by Bixa Botanical

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.

This product contains one active ingredient: Adhatoda vasaka powder, also known as Malabar Nut. It's a plant traditionally used in Indian and Ayurvedic medicine, particularly for respiratory health.

The powder form makes it easy to mix into water or food. There are no other inactive ingredients listed.

Does it work?

Insufficient 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
Insufficient

There isn't enough reliable clinical evidence to rate this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: Supports healthy respiratory function.
  • We looked for evidence on: Upper respiratory tract infection (URTI), Cough, Bronchitis, Common cold.
  • The closest evidence on file: Malabar Nut is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) (Natural Medicines).

The evidence for Vasaka Leaves Powder isn't established in the data we hold. We have insufficient reliable evidence to rate whether it actually works for upper respiratory tract infections (the most common traditional use) or dental plaque.

That doesn't mean it doesn't work — it means the clinical studies either haven't been done, aren't robust enough to draw a clear conclusion, or we don't have them on file. If you're thinking about using it for a specific health concern, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about what the current evidence supports.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Malabar Nut

How safe is it?

Some data gaps
Safety Information · database check
Some gaps

Safety data exists for these ingredients, but with some important gaps.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 0 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.

Adhatoda vasaka is generally used in traditional medicine, but human safety data are limited, so you'll want to use it carefully and watch for any unusual symptoms. The safety data advises against using it during pregnancy because it has traditionally been linked to uterine effects.

There isn't enough safety information to recommend it while breastfeeding either — talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice if you're nursing. No adverse effects were reported in the data we hold, but that limited safety data means you should stay alert.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Malabar Nut

Meds to double-check

No known interactions
Known Interaction Concern · database check
No known interactions

No medication interactions are currently documented for the matched ingredients — that isn't a guarantee none exist.

Why this rating?
  • None of the 1 matched ingredient has a documented medication interaction on file.

No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredient we checked in this product. Even so, if you're on any regular medications, run them through the checker on this page or ask your pharmacist — it's always smart to double-check before adding a supplement.

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with insufficient evidence for its stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and some safety-information gaps remain.

Vasaka Leaves Powder is a single-ingredient traditional remedy with no documented medication interactions. If you're looking for respiratory support from a botanical source and you're not pregnant or breastfeeding, it may be worth a try — but the evidence for whether it actually works isn't established in our data.

Talk with your pharmacist before starting, especially if you have any health conditions or take medications regularly.

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 Jul 27, 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 Vasaka Leaves Powder, straight from the product label.

Brand Bixa Botanical
Barcode (UPC) 8904289000206
Net contents 200 Gram(s); 7 Oz(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jul 27, 2021
DSLD ID 249490
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Women (not pregnant or lactating)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Vasaka Leaves Powder by Bixa Botanical, 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:
3 Gram(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
3 Gram(s)
Servings per container
66
UPC/BARCODE
8904289000206
IngredientAmount% DV
Adhatoda vasaka powder3 Gram(s)--

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: One - two teaspoon with warm water daily before food or as directed by your health practitioner.

General Statements

Mfg. lic. no: MP25D/14/318

Over 140 years of quality trust More than a company, Bixa Botanical is a dream-to share the collective knowledge of five generations of a family with the world; secrets of herbal healing that have been painstakingly accumulated over the last 140 years. Over 500 varieties of herbs are exclusively cleaned, processed and packed in the company's ultra-modern in-house facilities.

Brand IP Statement(s)

Trademark of Bixa Botanical INC, USA

Formulation

Supports healthy respiratory function

Vegan

Non GMO

Product of India

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Food Supplement

FDA Disclaimer Statement

Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and this product is a herbal food supplement and not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent a disease.

Precautions

Warning: Consuming this product can expose you to chemicals including lead which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.p65warnings.ca.gov/food.

This product is not intended for use by those with a serious medical condition or pregnant or lactating women. Consult your physician before use.

Do not use if seal is broken.

Keep out of reach of children.

Storage

Store in cool and dry place.

Seals/Symbols

GMP Certified Good Manufacturing Practice KLBD (Kosher)

Formula

KLBD (Kosher)

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Vasaka Leaves Powder by Bixa Botanical label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Vasaka Leaves Powder by Bixa Botanical

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

Serving size3 Gram(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container66 Amounts shown are per serving.

Adhatoda vasaka powder

No known
interactions
3 Gram(s) per serving

Malabar nut (vasaka) is a traditional Ayurvedic herb used mostly for coughs and other breathing problems. Lab and animal studies suggest its compounds...

Adhatoda vasaka powder monograph & interactions
Interaction report

Vasaka Leaves Powder by Bixa Botanical Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Vasaka Leaves Powder. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.

The maker

Brand information

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

Bixa Botanical

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Name
S.A.Herbal Bioactives LLP
Street Address
Plot No: 101, Sector - 1, Pithampur, Dist. Dhar (M.P)
State
454 775
Phone Number
+91 22 2783 1232
Web Address
[email protected]
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Vasaka Leaves Powder by Bixa Botanical: Common Questions

Does Vasaka Leaves Powder by Bixa Botanical interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Vasaka Leaves Powder. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Vasaka Leaves 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.
Can I take Vasaka Leaves Powder while I'm pregnant?
No. The safety data advises against it — Adhatoda vasaka has traditionally been linked to effects on the uterus. If you're pregnant or planning to be, talk with your doctor before using this product.
Is it safe while breastfeeding?
There isn't enough safety information to know either way. Because the data are limited, it's best to avoid it while breastfeeding — talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice if you're nursing.
Does Vasaka Leaves Powder actually work for respiratory infections?
The evidence isn't established in the data we hold. We have insufficient reliable evidence to rate whether it works for upper respiratory tract infections, which is its most common traditional use. That doesn't mean it doesn't work, just that the clinical studies either haven't been done or we don't have them on file.
What is Adhatoda vasaka powder?
It's also called Malabar Nut — a plant traditionally used in Indian and Ayurvedic medicine, especially for respiratory health. This product is 100% that ingredient in powder form, with no other active ingredients mixed in.
Are there any side effects I should watch for?
No adverse effects were reported in the data we hold, but human safety data for this ingredient are limited, so use it carefully and stay alert for any unusual symptoms. If anything seems off, stop using it and talk with your pharmacist.

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The Full Monographs Behind Vasaka Leaves Powder’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Vasaka Leaves 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 5 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.

Malabar Nut 5 references
  1. Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.
  2. Jayashankar, S., Panagoda, G. J., Amaratunga, E. A., Perera, K., and Rajapakse, P. S. A randomised double-blind placebo-controlled study on the effects of a herbal toothpaste on gingival bleeding, oral hygiene and microbial variables. Ceylon Med.J 2011;5 PubMed
  3. Narimanian, M., Badalyan, M., Panosyan, V., Gabrielyan, E., Panossian, A., Wikman, G., and Wagner, H. Randomized trial of a fixed combination (KanJang) of herbal extracts containing Adhatoda vasica, Echinacea purpurea and Eleutherococcus senticosus in pa
  4. Barth A, Hovhannisyan A, Jamalyan K, Narimanyan M. Antitussive effect of a fixed combination of Justicia adhatoda, Echinacea purpurea and Eleutherococcus senticosus extracts in patients with acute upper respiratory tract infection: A comparative, randomiz
  5. Howshigan J, Perera K, Samita S, Rajapakse PS. The effects of an Ayurvedic medicinal toothpaste on clinical, microbiological and oral hygiene parameters in patients with chronic gingivitis: a double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled, parallel allocati

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