Vasaka Powder Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Vasaka 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
Vasaka Powder is a dietary supplement by Banyan Botanicals 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 Powder 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
Low disclosure
Vasaka Powder is a single-ingredient product made entirely from Malabar Nut Tree. There are no inactive fillers or other ingredients—just the herb itself in powder form.
Does it work?
Insufficient evidence
The evidence we hold for Malabar Nut Tree is insufficient to rate it for either upper respiratory tract infections or dental plaque. That means human studies haven't yet established whether it works for these purposes.
It has a long history in traditional medicine, but we don't have reliable clinical data to confirm benefit.
How safe is it?
Some data gaps
Malabar Nut Tree has limited human safety data, so use it carefully. The safety notes advise against it during pregnancy due to traditional links to uterine effects, and also caution against it while breastfeeding because there isn't enough information to know it's safe.
If you're pregnant, planning pregnancy, or nursing, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. That said, run your exact medications through the search tool on this page and confirm with your own doctor or pharmacist before starting, especially if you take any prescription drugs or other supplements.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with insufficient evidence for its stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and some safety-information gaps remain.
Vasaka Powder is a traditional herbal powder with insufficient evidence to confirm how well it works for upper respiratory or dental concerns. Human safety data are limited, and it's not recommended in pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for you and how it fits with your other health needs.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Apr 23, 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 Vasaka Powder, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Banyan Botanicals |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 618192067727 |
| Net contents | 0.5 Pound(s); 227 Gram(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Apr 23, 2024 |
| DSLD ID | 305753 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Powder |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Vasaka Powder by Banyan Botanicals, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Malabar Nut Tree | 0 NP | -- |
Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.
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Formula
Adhatoda vasica Organic ayurvedic herbs
Vasaka (Adhatoda vasica) is excellent for supporting proper function of the lungs. A bitter, astringent, and cooling herb, it eliminates excess pitta and kapha from the respiratory tract. Vasaka promotes healthy bronchodilation and supports clear, comfortable breathing.
Formulation
Supporting your ayurvedic lifestyle
USDA Organic
Non GMO
Supports proper function of the lungs and healthy respiration Supports clear, comfortable breathing Promotes healthy bronchodilation Reduces excess pitta kapha in the lungs
Certified Organic by: QAI
Sustainably sourced Fairly traded
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
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.
Precautions
If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or have a medical condition, please consult with your health care practitioner prior to the use of this product.
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.
Seals/Symbols
USDA Organic
General Statements
Banyan Botanicals was founded in 1996 with the mission to help people achieve and maintain optimal health and well-being. As an ayurvedic lifestyle company, we specialize in products made from ayurvedic herbs that are organically grown, sustainably sourced, fairly traded, and made in the USA. Banyan is committed to providing exceptional customer service, inspiring educational content, and the highest quality ayurvedic herbs that are safe, pure, and effective. Illuminate your path to well-being Get your free ayurvedic profile at banyanbotanicals.com/illuminate
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Vasaka Powder by Banyan Botanicals label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
Label images are published by the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database for the version of this product on file. Always read your actual product label.
View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Vasaka Powder by Banyan Botanicals
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size0.25 Teaspoon(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container218 Amounts shown are per serving.
Malabar Nut Tree
No knowninteractions
Malabar nut (vasaka) is a traditional Ayurvedic herb used mostly for coughs and other breathing problems. Lab and animal studies suggest its compounds...
Malabar Nut Tree monograph & interactionsVasaka Powder by Banyan Botanicals Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Vasaka Powder. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Vasaka Powder, 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
Vasaka Powder by Banyan Botanicals: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Vasaka Powder’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Vasaka 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.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
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
- Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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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