Drug & supplement interaction

Jasmine + Interferon Beta-1a

Interferon Beta-1a brand names: Rebif, Avonex.

No Known Interaction
The bottom line No known interaction

We found no known interaction between Jasmine and Interferon Beta-1a in our sources. Absence of a documented interaction is not the same as proven safety, and does not guarantee one does not exist. Do not start, stop, or change a medication or supplement based on this page; confirm with your pharmacist or doctor first.

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Interaction report

Jasmine and Interferon Beta-1a

We checked these two against our interaction database. Here is what we found.

No Known Interaction Found

We did not find a documented interaction between Interferon Beta-1a and Jasmine in our sources. This does not guarantee that the combination is completely free of risk — there is often limited research on supplements and herbal products, especially around drug interactions.

Worth understanding: our licensed dataset holds no drug-interaction record for Jasmine at all — not against Interferon Beta-1a, and not against any other medication we track. This verdict therefore rests on the absence of any recorded data, not on research that looked at this combination and found nothing. We cannot rule an interaction out.

If you decide to take both, the practical routine is simple: add one new thing at a time and note the date you started it. If the combination is going to disagree with you, it usually shows in the first days to a couple of weeks — and a start date turns “I’ve been feeling off” into something a pharmacist can actually work with. Do not stop a prescribed medicine on your own.

Always talk with your pharmacist or doctor before making changes to your medications or supplements, particularly if you take several medications or have an ongoing health condition.

Jasmine safety at a glance

Jasmine overall Use caution Jasmine tea and aromatherapy are generally well tolerated, but the concentrated essential oil should not be swallowed and can irritate skin.
Pregnancy Use caution Food-amount jasmine tea is likely fine, but avoid medicinal amounts and undiluted essential oil unless your doctor approves.
Breastfeeding Use caution Not enough reliable safety data exists, so use only with guidance from your doctor or pharmacist.

Safety guidance is general; always confirm with your pharmacist or doctor for your situation.

Still wondering about combining Interferon Beta-1a and Jasmine? Ask Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS directly ›
What to actually watch for

What Jasmine Itself Has Been Linked To

This is not an interaction — nothing below involves Interferon Beta-1a. It is the side-effect record for Jasmine on its own, from the licensed Natural Medicines monograph. If something new turns up after you add Jasmine, this list is the first place to look. 2 entries are worth acting on rather than waiting out — marked below.

  • Wheezing / Chest pain Worth acting on Additional detail

    “Topically, jasmine essential oil and jasmine flower can cause allergic contact dermatitis. Among patients who are sensitive to fragrance materials, jasmine may cause delayed-type hypersensitivity. The reported prevalence of this type of reaction ranges from 0.4% to 1.6%. One case of type 1 hypersensitivity to jasmine has also been reported.”

    Jasmine · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in dermatitis.

    5 sources cited
    1. 56955. Larsen, W., Nakayama, H., Fischer, T., Elsner, P., Frosch, P., Burrows, D., Jordan, W., Shaw, S., Wilkinson, J., Marks, J., Jr., Sugawara, M., Nethercott, M., and Nethercott, J. Fragrance contact dermatitis: a worldwide multicenter investigation (Part II PubMed
    2. 57027. Bedi, B. M. Jasmine flower-contact dermatitis. (Report of a case). Indian J.Dermatol. 1971;16(3):61-62.
    3. 57032. Schaller M and Korting HC. Allergic airborne contact dermatitis from essential oils used in aromatherapy. Clin Exp Dermatol 1995;20(2):143-145.
    4. 89684. Morgan CJ, Das RK, Joye A, et al. Cannabidiol reduces cigarette consumption in tobacco smokers: preliminary findings. Addict Behav 2013;38(9):2433-6. PubMed
    5. 98684. González-de-Olano D, Córdoba-Guijarro S, Marín-Manzano E, Bartolomé B. Allergy to jasmine is not always delayed contact allergy. Dermatitis. 2012;23(2):94-5. PubMed
  • An allergic reaction Worth acting on Additional detail

    “Topically, jasmine may cause allergic contact dermatitis, delayed-type hypersensitivity, and type 1 hypersensitivity.”

    Jasmine · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in dermatitis.

    4 sources cited
    1. 56955. Larsen, W., Nakayama, H., Fischer, T., Elsner, P., Frosch, P., Burrows, D., Jordan, W., Shaw, S., Wilkinson, J., Marks, J., Jr., Sugawara, M., Nethercott, M., and Nethercott, J. Fragrance contact dermatitis: a worldwide multicenter investigation (Part II PubMed
    2. 57027. Bedi, B. M. Jasmine flower-contact dermatitis. (Report of a case). Indian J.Dermatol. 1971;16(3):61-62.
    3. 57032. Schaller M and Korting HC. Allergic airborne contact dermatitis from essential oils used in aromatherapy. Clin Exp Dermatol 1995;20(2):143-145.
    4. 98684. González-de-Olano D, Córdoba-Guijarro S, Marín-Manzano E, Bartolomé B. Allergy to jasmine is not always delayed contact allergy. Dermatitis. 2012;23(2):94-5. PubMed
  • Itching Additional detail

    Recorded for Jasmine in the same Natural Medicines adverse-effect record shown under Wheezing / Chest pain above.

  • A skin rash Additional detail

    Recorded for Jasmine in the same Natural Medicines adverse-effect record shown under An allergic reaction above.

Everything above comes from the Natural Medicines adverse-effect record for Jasmine — expand a row for the licensed statement it rests on. We haven’t matched Interferon Beta-1a to its FDA label in our system yet, so we can’t compare its own side-effect list here — the leaflet that comes with your prescription is the authoritative list for Interferon Beta-1a.

Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Interferon Beta-1a

This page covers Jasmine only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Interferon Beta-1a page lists 57 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Beer (major), Siberian Cocklebur (major), Wine (major), Alfalfa (moderate) and Angelica Archangelica (moderate).

By severity: 3 major · 53 moderate · 1 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Interferon Beta-1a page

“Siberian cocklebur, an herb tied to documented cases of liver failure, is the first name to know for anyone injecting interferon beta-1a (Rebif, Avonex) for multiple sclerosis. Interferon beta-1a can strain the liver on its own, which is why prescribers order routine liver blood tests, and 38 of the 57 supplements on file carry that sa…”

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One more smart check

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

We hold 34 real supplement products containing Jasmine, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Jasmine. Even though Jasmine itself has no known interaction with Interferon Beta-1a, another ingredient on your label might. Find your product and we’ll check every ingredient on its label:

How much people look this up

Where Jasmine and Interferon Beta-1a 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 Jasmine
Steady interest

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

29 days ago today
Medication Interferon Beta-1a
Steady interest

#2,320 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.

Where does our data come from?
  • Source: the Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) clinical database — the evidence-graded professional reference for herb & supplement interactions.
  • Citation library: 103,510 references behind our interaction content, 65,311 of them resolved to verified PubMed/DOI sources. See every Jasmine reference on this page ↓
  • Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 20, 2026. The Jasmine and Interferon Beta-1a records this page draws on were last updated July 10, 2026.
  • What “no known interaction” means: no documented interaction in the sources above — not a guarantee of safety. Supplements are studied far less than prescription drugs, so we say exactly what the evidence supports, and nothing more.
Data structure & sourcing designed and verified by .
Supplement

About Jasmine

What is Jasmine?

  • Anxiety and stress relief
  • Aromatherapy and relaxation
  • Sleep support
  • Mood enhancement
  • Skin care
  • Flavoring for tea

Jasmine is a fragrant flowering plant most often used in aromatherapy and as a tea flavoring, with popular use for relaxation, mood, and sleep. Human evidence for its health benefits is limited and mostly preliminary, so it is best thought of as a gentle, pleasant addition rather than a proven treatment. Talk to your pharmacist or doctor before using jasmine products, especially the concentrated essential oil.

Jasminum officinale · Oleaceae · Flowers and essential oil (some uses also involve leaves) · Essential oil, tea (often blended with green tea), absolute oil for aromatherapy, lotions, and infusions

An interaction check asks whether these two react with each other — it does not ask whether Jasmine is a good idea for someone in your situation. Here is what our Jasmine record says about it on its own.

Jasmine: dosing

There is no official or standardized dose for jasmine. The right amount depends on the form you use, such as tea, essential oil for a diffuser, or a skin product.For aromatherapy, follow the directions on the product and dilute essential oils as instructed. For tea, follow the package brewing directions. Never drink essential oils.

From our Jasmine monograph — the full record covers uses, side effects and every documented interaction.

Read the full Jasmine monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Interferon Beta-1a Intramuscular Injection

What Is Interferon Beta-1a Intramuscular Injection Used For?

Brand names: Rebif, Avonex

  • Interferon beta-1a intramuscular injection is used to treat adults with various forms of multiple sclerosis (MS; a disease in which the nerves do not function properly and people may experience weakness, numbness, loss of muscle coordination, and problems with vision, speech, and bladder control) including:

    • clinically isolated syndrome (CIS; nerve symptom episodes that last at least 24 hours),

    • relapsing-remitting forms (course of disease where symptoms flare up from time to time), or

    • secondary progressive forms (course of disease where relapses occur more often).

  • Interferon beta-1a is in a class of medications called immunomodulators. It works by decreasing inflammation and preventing nerve damage that may cause symptoms of multiple sclerosis.

Most-Reported Side Effects for Interferon Beta-1a

From FAERS, the FDA’s public side-effect reporting system (192,069 reports, all brands). Reports are voluntary and are not proof the drug caused the effect.

Multiple sclerosis relapse 15,851 reports
Influenza like illness 13,253 reports
Fatigue 11,554 reports
Fall 10,604 reports
Multiple sclerosis 9,358 reports
See full Interferon Beta-1a Intramuscular Injection drug information
Keep checking

Other Drugs & Jasmine

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

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No interaction 2,829 drugs checked — show the list
Evidence & sources

Jasmine References

The 7 references that drive our Jasmine monograph and interaction data, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Citations with a link open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

  1. Larsen, W., Nakayama, H., Fischer, T., Elsner, P., Frosch, P., Burrows, D., Jordan, W., Shaw, S., Wilkinson, J., Marks, J., Jr., Sugawara, M., Nethercott, M., and Nethercott, J. Fragrance contact dermatitis: a worldwide multicenter investigation (Part II PubMed
  2. Sakamoto, R., Minoura, K., Usui, A., Ishizuka, Y., and Kanba, S. Effectiveness of aroma on work efficiency: lavender aroma during recesses prevents deterioration of work performance. Chem Senses 2005;30(8):683-691. PubMed
  3. Heuberger, E. and Ilmberger, J. The influence of essential oils on human vigilance. Nat.Prod.Commun. 2010;5(9):1441-1446. DOI
  4. Bedi, B. M. Jasmine flower-contact dermatitis. (Report of a case). Indian J.Dermatol. 1971;16(3):61-62.
  5. Schaller M and Korting HC. Allergic airborne contact dermatitis from essential oils used in aromatherapy. Clin Exp Dermatol 1995;20(2):143-145.
  6. Morgan CJ, Das RK, Joye A, et al. Cannabidiol reduces cigarette consumption in tobacco smokers: preliminary findings. Addict Behav 2013;38(9):2433-6. PubMed
  7. González-de-Olano D, Córdoba-Guijarro S, Marín-Manzano E, Bartolomé B. Allergy to jasmine is not always delayed contact allergy. Dermatitis. 2012;23(2):94-5. PubMed

Medication overviews come from MedlinePlus (NIH); supplement label data from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists — see our data sources and editorial standards.

Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Taking Jasmine and Interferon Beta-1a Together: Common Questions

Is it safe to take Jasmine with Interferon Beta-1a?
We do not list a known interaction between Jasmine and Interferon Beta-1a. That does not guarantee the combination is risk-free, so confirm with your pharmacist or doctor — especially if you take other medications or have a health condition.
Does Interferon Beta-1a interact with any supplements?
Yes. Interferon Beta-1a has documented interactions with 57 supplements in our database — Jasmine is not one of them. The Interferon Beta-1a interaction page linked on this page lists every one, ranked by severity.

Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy

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