Drug & supplement interaction

Allspice + Danaparoid

Danaparoid brand name: Orgaran.

Moderate Interaction
Medically reviewed by · Updated September 2026
The bottom line Moderate

Allspice has a moderate interaction with Danaparoid. Theoretically, combining allspice with an antiplatelet or anticoagulant drug might increase the risk of bleeding.

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SeverityModerate
LikelihoodPossible
EvidenceD
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Allspice and Danaparoid

Here is the interaction we found between these two, with the evidence behind it.

Moderate

ANTICOAGULANT/ANTIPLATELET DRUGS

Why this applies to Danaparoid

Danaparoid falls under ANTICOAGULANT/ANTIPLATELET DRUGS — the group Allspice interacts with.

Theoretically, combining allspice with an antiplatelet or anticoagulant drug might increase the risk of bleeding.
Eugenol, a constituent of allspice, is reported to have antiplatelet activity. However, this interaction has yet not been reported in humans.
Severity Moderate Likelihood Possible Evidence D

Interaction has been documented in animal or in lab research, or the interaction has been documented in humans but is limited to case reports or conflicting clinical research exists.

Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS
Dr. Brian Staiger explains PharmD, Clinical Pharmacist

Danaparoid (Orgaran) is a blood thinner that lowers your blood's ability to clot, which means bruising and bleeding are already things to watch for while you're on it. Allspice contains eugenol, a natural compound that in lab studies may make platelets a little less sticky. Stacking that on top of danaparoid could, in theory, nudge your bleeding risk a bit higher.

Here's the honest part: this is a theoretical concern based on how the compounds behave, not something actually seen in people. Using allspice as a normal cooking spice is very unlikely to cause trouble. The bigger question would be concentrated allspice extracts or essential oil. If you're considering those, check with your pharmacist or doctor first, and report any unusual bruising, nosebleeds, or bleeding gums.

Contact Dr. Brian directly if you have additional questions on this interaction
References
  1. Chen SJ, Wang MH, Chen IJ. Antiplatelet and calcium inhibitory properties of eugenol and sodium eugenol acetate. Gen Pharmacol 1996;27:629-33. PubMed

What These Ratings Mean

Every interaction above is graded three ways — here’s the key to each label.

Severity how clinically significant the interaction is
Major

Clinically significant. Avoid the combination, or use only under close professional supervision.

Moderate

Usually worth avoiding or managing — may need monitoring, a dose change, or timing apart.

Minor

Generally not serious. Be aware of it and mention it to your pharmacist.

Likelihood how strong the evidence is that the interaction actually happens in people
  • LikelyWell-controlled human studies have demonstrated the likely existence of this interaction.
  • ProbableInteraction has not been documented in well-controlled studies, however, the interaction has been demonstrated in some small human studies or in controlled animal studies in conjunction with multiple case reports.
  • PossibleInteraction has been documented in animal or in lab research, or the interaction has been documented in humans but is limited to case reports or conflicting clinical research exists.
  • UnlikelyInteraction has been demonstrated in animal or in lab research but has been shown not to occur in humans.
Evidence the quality of the studies behind the rating (graded A–D)
  • AHigh-quality meta-analysis (quantitative systematic review).
  • BCase-control study.
  • CConsensus.
  • DAnecdotal evidence.

These ratings are for information only. Never start, stop, or otherwise change your therapy before speaking with your provider.

Keep it in perspective

Allspice Also Interacts With Other Medications

Allspice has 121 moderate known drug interactions in our database — the Danaparoid one above is one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

Moderate 121 No known interaction 2,709 (incl. Danaparoid)
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See Every Supplement That Interacts With Danaparoid

This page covers Allspice only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Danaparoid page lists 218 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), Danshen (major), Piracetam (major), Aconite (moderate) and Aloe (moderate).

By severity: 3 major · 190 moderate · 25 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Danaparoid page

“Danshen, a Chinese herb sold for heart and circulation, is where I would start with danaparoid (Orgaran), an injectable blood thinner used to prevent and treat dangerous clots. Nearly everything here, 202 of the 218 ingredients on file, carries some blood-thinning or antiplatelet activity of its own, and stacking that on top of an anti…”

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Taking Allspice as Part of a Dietary Supplement Product? Check It for Interactions

We hold 133 real supplement products containing Allspice, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Allspice. Your product may carry other ingredients that interact with Danaparoid too, on top of Allspice — and those would not show on this page. Find your product and we’ll check every ingredient on its label:

How much people look this up

Where Allspice and Danaparoid Sit Against Everything Else

Out of every supplement and medication people look up on HelloPharmacist, here is where these two land this week — and which way each has been moving.

Supplement Allspice
Top half

#482 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today
Medication Danaparoid
Steady interest

#1,816 of 2,830 medications looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today

Position among everything looked up on this site, not a measure of how commonly either one is used or how important it is. A supplement can climb this list because of a news story. It counts every request to the page, automated ones included, and nothing here identifies anyone.

Supplement

About Allspice

What is Allspice?

Allspice
  • Digestive upset and gas
  • Muscle and joint pain (topical)
  • Toothache and oral discomfort
  • Antimicrobial uses
  • Flavoring in food and drinks

Allspice is a popular cooking spice from a Caribbean evergreen tree that has long been used in folk medicine for digestion, pain, and infections. There is very little high-quality human research to support these medicinal uses, so it is best thought of as a flavorful food rather than a proven treatment. Amounts used in cooking are generally considered safe, but concentrated extracts and the essential oil should be used carefully.

Read the full Allspice monograph & all interactions
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Other Drugs & Allspice

Browse every other medication we’ve checked against Allspice — both the ones with a known interaction and the ones without. Select any drug for the full detail.

0Major
121Moderate
0Minor
2,708No known interaction
121 Moderate 2,708 No interaction
Moderate

121 interactions

Showing 60 of 121 moderate interactions — see all 121 on the Allspice page.

No interaction 2,708 drugs checked — show the list

We also checked Allspice against these medications and found no known interaction in our sources. Open any page to confirm.

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,708 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Allspice list.

See the full Allspice interactions page
See every supplement checked against Danaparoid, ranked by severity
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Interaction details are evidence-graded and sourced from the Natural Medicines database. The medication overview comes from MedlinePlus.

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

Parts of this content are provided by the Therapeutic Research Center, LLC.

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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Taking Allspice and Danaparoid Together: Common Questions

Can you take Allspice with Danaparoid?
There is a moderate interaction, so it may be acceptable with monitoring or timing changes — but check with your pharmacist first. Read the full details on this page and confirm with your pharmacist before combining them.
How serious is the Allspice and Danaparoid interaction?
We rate it Moderate. This combination may require monitoring, a dose adjustment, or separating the times you take each one. Consult your pharmacist before using them together.

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