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Ajwain Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herbal Terra

Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Ajwain is a dietary supplement by Herbal Terra with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for vitiligo (loss of skin color), psoriasis, digestive complaints.Based on those ingredients, 956 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Ajwain Seed Extract, Dry. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Ajwain by Herbal Terra

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.

Herbal Terra's Ajwain contains one active ingredient: Ajwain Seed Extract in dry form, also known as Bishop's Weed. This is a traditional herb used in Ayurvedic and folk medicine.

The liquid form also contains alcohol, water, and glycerin as inactive ingredients to deliver and preserve the extract.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
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
Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Bishop's Weed product and its label doesn't state a use — see Bishop's Weed's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

No effectiveness ratings are documented in our data for this product. The facts we hold don't establish whether Ajwain Seed Extract works for any particular purpose.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Bishop's Weed

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 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.

The safety data advises caution: Bishop's Weed contains light-sensitizing compounds and can be toxic, so use only under medical supervision. Orally, it's been reported to cause nausea, vomiting, and headache.

When applied to the skin, it can be photoreactive and phototoxic—causing photosensitization, skin damage, and contact dermatitis—especially in sunlight. During pregnancy, the safety data rates this product as likely unsafe, so avoid it.

While breastfeeding, there isn't enough safety data, so it's best avoided as well. If you're pregnant, planning pregnancy, or nursing, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before considering this product.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Bishop's Weed

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Bishop's Weed.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs.
  • For scale: 957 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before taking Herbal Terra's Ajwain, double-check with your own doctor or pharmacist if you take photosensitizing drugs (amitriptyline, ciprofloxacin, tetracyclines, sulfa antibiotics), medications metabolized by CYP3A4 (alprazolam, amiodarone, buspirone, and others), or blood thinners and antiplatelet drugs (aspirin, clopidogrel, heparin, enoxaparin). All carry moderate-severity interaction risks with this extract.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Ajwain Seed Extract carries significant interaction risks with common medications and can cause light sensitivity and gastrointestinal upset. It's not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

If you take any prescription medications—especially for your heart, mood, infections, or blood clotting—check with your own doctor or pharmacist before starting this product.

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 Dec 21, 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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Ajwain, straight from the product label.

Brand Herbal Terra
Barcode (UPC) 7386004727970
Net contents 2 Fluid Ounce(s); 60 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Dec 21, 2024
DSLD ID 324735
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Ajwain by Herbal Terra, 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:
1 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 mL
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
7386004727970
IngredientAmount% DV
Ajwain Seed Extract, Dry983 mg--

Other ingredients: Alcohol, Water, Glycerin

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Shake well before use. Adults take up to 30 drops (1 mL, one full squeeze of the dropper bulb) in 3-4 fl. oz. of juice or water up to 4 times a day.

Precautions

We recommend to seek expert medical advice before taking. May have contraindications and cause adverse reaction.

Consult a physician before giving to children under 18, before using during pregnancy, if nursing, or if you are on any medications.

Consult a physician before giving to children under 18, before using during pregnancy, if nursing, or if you are on any medications. Keep out of the reach of children!

Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredients.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry, dark place.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

This product has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Formulation

cGMP Made in compliance with cGMP 21 CFR 111 in an FDA registered and inspected facility.

Sugar free

Expertly extracted 100% natural Premium product

Organic alcohol

No artificial ingredients, color additives, fillers or binders.

Natural Gluten free

Formula

Trachyspermum ammi

Organic alcohol

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

Seals/Symbols

Made in USA

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Ajwain by Herbal Terra label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Ajwain by Herbal Terra

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

Serving size1 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.

Ajwain Seed Extract, Dry

Interacts with
956 drugs
983 mg per serving Form: Trachyspermum ammi Seed Extract, Dry

Bishop's Weed (Ammi majus) is a flowering plant whose seeds contain natural light-sensitizing compounds called psoralens, which have been studied main...

Ajwain Seed Extract, Dry monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Alcohol, Water, Glycerin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Ajwain by Herbal Terra Drug Interactions

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956Drugs
956 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

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Ajwain Seed Extract, Dry3 drug types · 956 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Bergapten, a constituent of bishop's weed, has antiplatelet activity. Theoretically, bishop's weed might have additive effects with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs and possibly increase the risk of bleeding.
Some anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs include aspirin, clopidogrel (Plavix), dalteparin (Fragmin), enoxaparin (Lovenox), heparin, ticlopidine (Ticlid), warfarin (Coumadin), and others.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates

Bergapten, a constituent of bishop's weed, has been shown to inhibit cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) in vitro. Theoretically, bishop's weed might inhibit elimination and increase blood levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Some drugs metabolized by CYP3A4 include alprazolam (Xanax), amitriptyline (Elavil), amiodarone (Cordarone), buspirone (Buspar), cerivastatin (Baycol), citalopram (Celexa), felodipine (Plendil), fexofenadine (Allegra), itraconazole (Sporanox), ketoconazole (Nizoral), lansoprazole (Prevacid), losartan (Cozaar), lovastatin (Mevacor), ondansetron (Zofran), prednisone (Deltasone, Orasone), sertraline (Zoloft), sibutramine (Meridia), sildenafil (Viagra), simvastatin (Zocor), verapamil (Calan, Covera-HS, Isoptin), and many others.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Photosensitizing Drugs

Bishop's weed constituents seem to cause photosensitivity. Theoretically, concomitant use of bishop's weed with photosensitizing drugs might result in increased photosensitivity.
Some drugs that cause photosensitivity include amitriptyline (Elavil), quinolones (Ciprofloxacin, others), sulfa drugs (Septra, Bactrim, others), and tetracycline.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Ajwain, from the product label.

Herbal Terra

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Name
Herbal Terra LLC
Phone Number
+18083857868
Web Address
herbalterra.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Ajwain by Herbal Terra: Common Questions

Does Ajwain by Herbal Terra interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Ajwain has a known interaction with 956 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Ajwain 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.
Will Ajwain make me more sensitive to the sun?
Yes. Bishop's Weed contains light-sensitizing compounds, and the extract can cause photosensitivity—making your skin react more strongly to sun exposure. If you're in the sun often or taking other photosensitizing medications, this risk is higher. Avoid prolonged sun exposure while using this product.
What side effects might I experience?
Orally, Bishop's Weed has been reported to cause nausea, vomiting, and headache. If applied to the skin, it can cause phototoxic skin damage, photosensitization, and contact dermatitis, especially in sunlight.
Is it safe to take while pregnant?
No. The safety data rates Ajwain as likely unsafe during pregnancy, so avoid it. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're pregnant or planning pregnancy.
Can I take it while breastfeeding?
Safety while breastfeeding is unknown, so it's best avoided. If you're nursing and considering this product, discuss it with your doctor or pharmacist first.
What is Ajwain Seed Extract used for?
Ajwain, also called Bishop's Weed, is a traditional herb used in Ayurvedic and folk medicine. The facts we hold don't specify what conditions it's intended to treat.
Why does this product have so many drug interactions?
The extract contains bergapten and other active compounds that affect how your liver processes medications and can thin your blood slightly. These actions overlap with how many different drugs work, which is why the interaction list is long.

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Sources & How We Checked

Ajwain'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.

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The 8 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.

Bishop's Weed 8 references
  1. Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.
  2. Kiistala R, Makinen-Kiljunen S, Heikkinen K, et al. Occupational allergic rhinitis and contact urticaria caused by bishop's weed (Ammi majus). Allergy 1999;54:635-9.
  3. Ossenkoppele PM, van der Sluis WG, van Vloten WA. [Phototoxic dermatitis following the use of Ammi majus fruit for vitiligo]. Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd 1991;135:478-80.
  4. Malhotra S, Bailey DG, Paine MF, Watkins PB. Seville orange juice-felodipine interaction: comparison with dilute grapefruit juice and involvement of furocoumarins. Clin Pharmacol Ther 2001;69:14-23. PubMed
  5. Chevallier A. Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine. 2nd ed. New York, NY: DK Publ, Inc., 2000.
  6. Dr. Duke's Phytochemical and Ethnobotanical Databases. Available at: http://www.ars-grin.gov/duke/.
  7. Dollahite, J. W., Younger, R. L., and Hoffman, G. O. Photosensitization in cattle and sheep caused by feeding Ammi majus (greater Ammi; Bishop's-Weed). Am J Vet.Res 1978;39(1):193-197. DOI
  8. Kavli, G. and Volden, G. Phytophotodermatitis. Photodermatol. 1984;1(2):65-75.

See these in context on the Bishop's Weed monograph →

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