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Dietary supplement

Buckwheat Powder Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by TerraVita Premium Collection

Powder Category: Botanical
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

Buckwheat Powder is a dietary supplement by TerraVita Premium Collection with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for heart and circulation health, blood sugar support, source of fiber and protein.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 Buckwheat Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection

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.

This product contains one active ingredient: buckwheat powder. Buckwheat is a grain-like seed often used in food and traditionally as a source of nutrition.

It has been studied for possible benefits in cardiovascular health, blood sugar management, and vein health, though the evidence remains limited.

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 Buckwheat product and its label doesn't state a use — see Buckwheat'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.

The evidence we hold for buckwheat powder isn't established enough to rate it for cardiovascular disease, chronic venous insufficiency (poor circulation in leg veins), diabetes, or diabetic eye damage. Right now there's insufficient reliable evidence to say whether it works for any of these conditions.

That doesn't mean it doesn't work — it means we need more and better studies before we can be confident about what it does or doesn't do.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Buckwheat

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.

Buckwheat is generally well tolerated when eaten as food. Allergic reactions can happen, though — symptoms range from skin irritation and stuffy nose to asthma, eye redness, nausea, vomiting, and in rare cases anaphylaxis (a severe allergic reaction).

People sensitive to buckwheat dust or buckwheat hull pillows may also develop asthma or nasal allergies. There isn't enough data on concentrated buckwheat supplements in pregnancy or while breastfeeding to say whether they're safe.

If you're pregnant or nursing, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product. The safety notes on file don't address general side effects beyond the allergic reactions noted above.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Buckwheat

Meds to double-check

No known interactions
Known Interaction Concern · database check
No known interactions

No medication interactions are currently documented for the matched ingredients — that isn't a guarantee none exist.

Why this rating?
  • None of the 1 matched ingredient has a documented medication interaction on file.

No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredient in this product. Still, if you take any medications regularly, check them against the tool on this page or confirm with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.

Buckwheat Powder by TerraVita is a single-ingredient product that's generally well tolerated in food form, though allergic reactions do occur in some people. If you have a history of buckwheat or grain allergies, steer clear.

Since the evidence for its effectiveness isn't solid yet, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it makes sense for whatever condition you're considering it for.

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 Apr 21, 2023.

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 Buckwheat Powder, straight from the product label.

Brand TerraVita Premium Collection
Barcode (UPC) 064435194239
Net contents 4 Ounce(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Apr 21, 2023
DSLD ID 290096
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Buckwheat Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection, 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:
0.25 Teaspoon(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
0.25 Teaspoon(s)
Servings per container
113
UPC/BARCODE
064435194239
IngredientAmount% DV
Buckwheat powder1000 mg--

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Label statements
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FDA Statement of Identity

A Dietary Supplement

Brand IP Statement(s)

Copyright 2017 TerraVita - Distributed by ZooScape LLC, All Rights Reserved.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions Stir 1/4 of a teaspoon into a glass of water and consume 3 times daily, with meals.

General Statements

TerraVita is an exclusive line of premium natural products that use the finest, purest and most potent ingredients in the world. TerraVita's hallmarks are the highest possible standards of purity, potency, stability and freshness. All products are prepared with the greatest quality control, from raw materials through the entire manufacturing process, right up to the moment your product is sealed for freshness and shipped to you.

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FDA Disclaimer Statement

Statements not evaluated by FDA. Product not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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Buckwheat Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Buckwheat Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection

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 container113 Amounts shown are per serving.

Buckwheat powder

No known
interactions
1000 mg per serving

Buckwheat is a nutritious, naturally gluten-free seed that is high in fiber, protein, and antioxidants like rutin. As a food it can be part of a heart...

Buckwheat powder monograph & interactions
Interaction report

Buckwheat Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Buckwheat Powder. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.

The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Buckwheat Powder, from the product label.

TerraVita Premium Collection

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Name
TerraVita Fine Whole Herbs
City
Brampton
State
Ontario
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Buckwheat Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection: Common Questions

Does Buckwheat Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Buckwheat Powder. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Buckwheat Powder 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.
Can I take this if I have a buckwheat allergy?
No — skip it. Allergic reactions to buckwheat can range from skin rashes and stuffy nose to asthma, eye redness, nausea, vomiting, and rarely anaphylaxis. If you've had any reaction to buckwheat, don't use this product.
Is this safe during pregnancy?
There isn't enough data on concentrated buckwheat supplements in pregnancy to know either way. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking it if you're pregnant — they can help you weigh what we do and don't know.
Is this safe while breastfeeding?
The safety of buckwheat supplements at supplement doses while breastfeeding hasn't been well studied. Check with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice before starting.
Does buckwheat powder actually help with blood sugar or heart health?
The evidence we hold isn't solid enough to say. Right now there's insufficient reliable evidence for us to rate it for diabetes, heart disease, or related conditions — we just don't have enough good studies yet.
What's the difference between buckwheat food and this supplement?
Buckwheat as an everyday food is generally fine and safe. This concentrated powder form hasn't been studied as well, especially in pregnancy and breastfeeding, so it carries more uncertainty.

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The Full Monographs Behind Buckwheat Powder’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Buckwheat 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.

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 12 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.

Buckwheat 12 references
  1. Schiffner R, Przybilla B, Burgdorff T, et al. Anaphylaxis to buckwheat. Allergy 2001;56:1020-1. PubMed
  2. Lee SY, Lee KS, Hong CH, Lee KY. Three cases of childhood nocturnal asthma due to buckwheat allergy. Allergy 2001;56:763-6. PubMed
  3. Wieslander G, Norback D. Buckwheat allergy. Allergy 2001;56:703-4.
  4. Skrabanja V, Liljeberg Elmstahl HG, Kreft I, Bjorck IM. Nutritional properties of starch in buckwheat products: studies in vitro and in vivo. J Agric Food Chem 2001;49:490-6. PubMed
  5. Bijlani RL, Gandhi BM, Gupta MC, et al. Effect of whole buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum) flour supplementation on lipid profile & glucose tolerance. Indian J Med Res 1985;81:162-8.
  6. Fritz SB, Gold BL. Buckwheat pillow-induced asthma and allergic rhinitis. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2003;90:355-8. PubMed
  7. Ihme, N., Kiesewetter, H., Jung, F., Hoffmann, K. H., Birk, A., Muller, A., and Grutzner, K. I. Leg oedema protection from a buckwheat herb tea in patients with chronic venous insufficiency: a single-centre, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled c
  8. Archimowicz-Cyrylowska B and et al. Clinical effect of buckwheat herb, Ruscus extract and troxerutin on retinopathy and lipids in diabetic patients. Phytother Res 1996;10(659):62. DOI
  9. Cifuentes L, Mistrello G, Amato S, et al. Identification of cross-reactivity between buckwheat and coconut. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2015 Dec;115(6):530-2. PubMed
  10. De Maat-Bleeker F, Stapel SO. Cross-reactivity between buckwheat and latex. Allergy. 1998 May;53(5):538-9. PubMed
  11. Qiu J, Liu Y, Yue Y, Qin Y, Li Z. Dietary tartary buckwheat intake attenuates insulin resistance and improves lipid profiles in patients with type 2 diabetes: a randomized controlled trial. Nutr Res. 2016 Dec;36(12):1392-1401. PubMed
  12. Li L, Lietz G, Seal C. Buckwheat and CVD risk markers: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Nutrients. 2018;10(5). pii: E619. PubMed

See these in context on the Buckwheat monograph →

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