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VAHDAM INDIA

Ashwagandha+ Green Tea Chamomile Mint

Name: Ashwagandha+ Green Tea Chamomile Mint
Brand: VAHDAM INDIA

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NOVA 4zero sugarherbal blendno artificial coloursno preservativeslow calorielactose-freegluten-freediabetic-safenut-freeenjoy in moderation

Serving

1.4 g

Pack

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Ingredients

Barcode

810131833558

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01 — Ingredient mix

What’s in the box, ranked from most concerning.

Each ingredient gets a tier from our researched dossier. The list sorts worst-first; the donut summarises the distribution. Tap any ingredient for its full dossier.

Caution · 4 ingredients shown

Caution4 of 8 ingredients

ChamomileCaution

Green TeaCaution

LicoriceCaution

AshwagandhaCaution

Cleared 4▾

Orange PeelCleared

PeppermintCleared

SpearmintCleared

Natural Orange FlavorCleared

02 — Claims audit

Every label claim, fact-checked.

We treat each claim as a question — does what’s inside back it up? Tap a claim for the reasoning.

1/3

claims fully supported

“Lean & Balance”misleading

The 'lean' aspect is nominally supported by near-zero calories, fat, and sugar per serving, but 'balance' implies an adaptogenic or physiological balancing effect — no clinical evidence or quantified active-ingredient dose is provided in any of the four data sources to substantiate this outcome claim.

“Ashwagandha+”misleading

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is confirmed present in the ingredient list at 5% by weight, so the ingredient claim is factually accurate; the '+' branding implies enhanced or superior potency but no dose, extract standardisation, or comparative data is provided.

“1% Revenue Educates Farmers' Children”true

Confirmed in the rawLabelData under 'socialInitiative': '1% Revenue Educates Farmers' Children', consistent with the marketed claim.

03 — The fuller picture

Read the whole thing if a one-line verdict isn’t enough.

What’s in favour, and what’s working against it

In favour

Zero sugar and zero added sugar per serving
Zero fat and essentially negligible calories (1.93 kcal/100 g)
No artificial colours, preservatives, or sweeteners declared
FSSAI licensed (Lic. No. 10021051000243), confirming regulatory compliance in India
Multiple functional botanicals (ashwagandha, green tea catechins, chamomile) with documented bioactive properties
Social initiative: 1% of revenue directed to educating farmers' children

Working against

Contains licorice (glycyrrhizin): linked to hypertension, hypokalaemia, and pseudohyperaldosteronism
Ashwagandha associated with drug-induced liver injury; banned in Denmark, under FSA scrutiny in UK
Multiple ingredients (licorice, ashwagandha, chamomile) contraindicated or cautioned in pregnancy
Green tea contributes caffeine; unsuitable for infants and requires caution in liver-disease patients
Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) due to added natural orange flavouring
May contain tree nuts and milk (cross-contamination allergen risk declared on label)

Who should approach with care

Pregnancy — Ashwagandha is contraindicated in pregnancy due to traditional abortifacient/teratogenic associations with no regulatory safety clearance; licorice (EMA HMPC) is also explicitly contraindicated, and chamomile carries uterotonic risk at higher doses.

Lactation — Licorice lacks established breastfeeding safety data (EMA HMPC advises medical consultation); ashwagandha withanolides may pass into breast milk; concentrated spearmint has been traditionally cited as potentially reducing milk supply.

Infants — Peppermint and spearmint menthol are contraindicated in infants due to reflex apnoea risk; green tea caffeine is inappropriate for infants; concentrated citrus and chamomile extracts are also not recommended for this age group per EFSA and WHO guidance.

Children — Ashwagandha has no established safe paediatric dose and is restricted for children under FSSAI nutraceutical regulations; licorice has no safe intake level set for paediatric populations per EMA; menthol in mint poses toxicity risk to young children.

Hypertension — Licorice glycyrrhizin causes pseudohyperaldosteronism and sustained blood pressure elevation (WHO/JECFA critical adverse effect); green tea caffeine and bitter orange peel synephrine can further transiently raise blood pressure.

Heart Disease — Licorice glycyrrhizin induces hypokalaemia, fluid retention, and worsens cardiac conditions including arrhythmias and heart failure; chamomile's coumarin-like compounds may potentiate anticoagulants; green tea caffeine requires medical supervision in cardiovascular patients.

Kidney Disease — Licorice's aldosterone-like effect promotes sodium and fluid retention, worsening oedema and electrolyte imbalances in impaired renal function; concentrated citrus extract may also pose potassium/oxalate concerns.

Liver Disease — Ashwagandha has multiple documented drug-induced liver injury case reports; green tea catechins (EFSA 2018) cause significant liver enzyme elevation at higher doses; licorice modulates CYP450 enzymes affecting hepatically-cleared medications.

Thyroid Disease — Ashwagandha may alter thyroid hormone levels, and thyroid-disrupting effects contributed to its regulatory ban in Denmark; individuals on thyroid medication should seek physician guidance before consuming this product.

Epilepsy — Ashwagandha withanolides have neuroactive properties that may interact with anti-seizure medications; spearmint oil constituents have shown seizure-threshold effects in animal data at high doses.

Ibs — Peppermint and spearmint can relax the lower oesophageal sphincter and worsen GERD symptoms when uncoated; green tea tannins and caffeine may irritate gastrointestinal mucosa and exacerbate cramping or diarrhoea.

G6pd Deficiency — Menthol, the principal constituent of both peppermint and spearmint, can induce oxidative haemolysis in individuals with G6PD deficiency, particularly at supplemental or concentrated doses.

Other — Individuals with hypersensitivity to Asteraceae/Compositae plants (ragweed, chrysanthemum, marigold) face significant allergic cross-reactivity risk from chamomile, including rare anaphylaxis; those with citrus allergies should also exercise caution due to orange peel and natural orange flavour.

The full analysis

Vahdam's Ashwagandha+ Green Tea Chamomile Mint is marketed to health-conscious urban consumers seeking adaptogenic and calming benefits in a convenient tea format. The blend is largely whole dried botanicals with near-zero calories, fat, and sugar per serving, which looks clean on the nutrition panel; however, the inclusion of natural orange flavour (a processed flavouring not found in home kitchens) technically pushes it into NOVA 4 territory. More practically important: licorice (glycyrrhizin) is a red flag for anyone with hypertension, heart disease, kidney disease, or pregnancy, and ashwagandha has been linked to drug-induced liver injury and carries regulatory scrutiny in multiple jurisdictions — the single most useful thing a curious consumer can walk away with is that this tea is not universally safe for all adults despite its herbal, 'natural' positioning.

FSSAI licence

10021051000243

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MANUAL

Analysis

Independently researched