Ceylon Cinnamon Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Ceylon Cinnamon against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
Ceylon Cinnamon is a dietary supplement by Nature's Craft with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for blood sugar support, high cholesterol, indigestion and gas.Based on those ingredients, 258 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are organic Ceylon Cinnamon powder. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Ceylon Cinnamon by Nature's Craft
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.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
Nature's Craft Ceylon Cinnamon is a single-ingredient supplement: organic Ceylon cinnamon powder in tablet form. The product also contains inactive ingredients — acacia gum, rice extract, rice husk, gum arabic, sunflower oil, organic silica concentrate, and silicon dioxide — which are fillers and binders that help hold the tablet together.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence for Ceylon cinnamon is mixed and limited. For obesity and diabetes, the data suggests it's possibly ineffective.
For allergic rhinitis (hay fever), common cold, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), there isn't enough reliable evidence yet to say whether it works. If you're considering this supplement for one of these conditions, talk with your pharmacist or doctor about whether the evidence supports it for your situation.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Orally, Ceylon cinnamon is generally well tolerated when taken as a supplement. The most common side effects are mild: bloating, indigestion (dyspepsia), and nausea — and adverse reactions are uncommon.
There is one case report of bleeding in a patient who took a tablespoon of Ceylon cinnamon daily for months before surgery, so if you're having a procedure, let your doctor know you're taking this. Rarely, people have reported itching, rashes, or allergic contact reactions; if you develop a rash or itching after starting, stop and contact us.
For pregnancy, food amounts of cinnamon are likely safe, but the safety data on supplement doses during pregnancy is conflicting — some sources say likely unsafe. During breastfeeding, food amounts are likely safe, but the safety of supplement doses isn't well studied.
If you're pregnant or nursing, discuss this with your doctor or pharmacist before taking supplement-strength doses.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before you take this Ceylon cinnamon supplement, double-check if you're on blood pressure medication or diabetes medication (the two most concerning types). Both carry Moderate risk of dose-related effects if combined with this supplement.
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.
Ceylon cinnamon is a single-ingredient supplement that's generally well tolerated at food-dose levels. If you take blood pressure or diabetes medication, you'll want to check with us first — the supplement may strengthen those drugs' effects.
If you're pregnant or nursing, talk with your pharmacist about whether supplement doses are right for you.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Sep 25, 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
General information
Key facts about Ceylon Cinnamon, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Nature's Craft |
|---|---|
| Net contents | 60 Tablet(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Sep 25, 2023 |
| DSLD ID | 296642 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Tablet Or Pill |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Ceylon Cinnamon by Nature's Craft, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| organic Ceylon Cinnamon powder | 1000 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Acacia Gum, Rice extract, Rice Husk, Gum Arabic, Sunflower Oil, organic Silica concentrate, Silicon Dioxide
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: 2 tablets taken daily preferably with meals or as directed by a healthcare professional.
Precautions
Caution: Do not exceed recommended dose.
Pregnant or nursing mothers, children under 18, and individuals with a known medical condition should consult a physician before using this or any dietary supplement.
Pregnant or nursing mothers, children under 18, and individuals with a known medical condition should consult a physician before using this or any dietary supplement.
This product is manufactured and packaged in a facility which may also process milk, soy, wheat, egg, peanuts, tree nuts, fish and crustacean shellfish.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Do not use if safety seal is damaged or missing.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
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Formula
Ceylon Cinnamon with antioxidant properties
Formulation
Supports heart health Bone and joint support Aging & maturation
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Dietary Supplement
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Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
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Ceylon Cinnamon by Nature's Craft label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Ceylon Cinnamon by Nature's Craft
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Serving size2 Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.
Organic Ceylon Cinnamon powder
Interacts with258 drugs
Ceylon cinnamon is the so-called 'true' cinnamon, valued as a spice and used in traditional medicine for blood sugar, cholesterol, and digestion. Evid...
Organic Ceylon Cinnamon powder monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Acacia Gum, Rice extract, Rice Husk, Gum Arabic, Sunflower Oil, Organic Silica concentrate, Silicon Dioxide. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Ceylon Cinnamon by Nature's Craft Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Nature's Craft Ceylon Cinnamon has documented interactions with two medication types.
The ingredient is Ceylon cinnamon powder, and the interactions are Moderate in severity.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
First, Ceylon cinnamon may lower your blood pressure on its own. If you're already taking blood pressure medication (antihypertensives), adding this supplement could push your pressure too low — a condition called low blood pressure (hypotension).
Second, Ceylon cinnamon may lower your blood sugar. Combined with diabetes medication (antidiabetes drugs), you might need a dose adjustment to avoid blood sugar dropping too far.
Although we've identified the drug types affected, we'd strongly recommend checking your exact medications with our search tool below before you start — especially if you take blood pressure or diabetes drugs.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Ceylon Cinnamon interact with 258 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Ceylon Cinnamon interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. organic Ceylon Cinnamon powder
Hydrochlorothiazide, QuinaprilAccuretic
How Hydrochlorothiazide, Quinapril interacts with Ceylon Cinnamon — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Ceylon Cinnamon PowderAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Ceylon cinnamon might have additive effects with antihypertensive drugs and increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Organic Ceylon Cinnamon Powder + Hydrochlorothiazide, Quinapril interactionHydrochlorothiazide, ReserpineHydropres, Serpasil-Esidrix, Serpasil-Esidrix #1, Serpasil-Esidrix #2
How Hydrochlorothiazide, Reserpine interacts with Ceylon Cinnamon — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Ceylon Cinnamon PowderAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Ceylon cinnamon might have additive effects with antihypertensive drugs and increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Organic Ceylon Cinnamon Powder + Hydrochlorothiazide, Reserpine interactionHydrochlorothiazide, SpironolactoneAldactazide, Aldactide 25, Aldactide 50, Spirozine
How Hydrochlorothiazide, Spironolactone interacts with Ceylon Cinnamon — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Ceylon Cinnamon PowderAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Ceylon cinnamon might have additive effects with antihypertensive drugs and increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Organic Ceylon Cinnamon Powder + Hydrochlorothiazide, Spironolactone interactionHydrochlorothiazide, TimololTimolide
How Hydrochlorothiazide, Timolol interacts with Ceylon Cinnamon — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Ceylon Cinnamon PowderAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Ceylon cinnamon might have additive effects with antihypertensive drugs and increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Organic Ceylon Cinnamon Powder + Hydrochlorothiazide, Timolol interactionHydrochlorothiazide, TriamtereneDyazide, Maxzide, Maxzide-25, Triamzide, Triazide
How Hydrochlorothiazide, Triamterene interacts with Ceylon Cinnamon — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Ceylon Cinnamon PowderAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Ceylon cinnamon might have additive effects with antihypertensive drugs and increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Organic Ceylon Cinnamon Powder + Hydrochlorothiazide, Triamterene interactionHydrochlorothiazide, ValsartanDiovan HCT
How Hydrochlorothiazide, Valsartan interacts with Ceylon Cinnamon — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Ceylon Cinnamon PowderAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Ceylon cinnamon might have additive effects with antihypertensive drugs and increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Organic Ceylon Cinnamon Powder + Hydrochlorothiazide, Valsartan interactionHydroflumethiazideSaluron
How Hydroflumethiazide interacts with Ceylon Cinnamon — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Ceylon Cinnamon PowderAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Ceylon cinnamon might have additive effects with antihypertensive drugs and increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Organic Ceylon Cinnamon Powder + Hydroflumethiazide interactionHydroflumethiazide, ReserpineSalutensin, Salutensin-Demi
How Hydroflumethiazide, Reserpine interacts with Ceylon Cinnamon — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Ceylon Cinnamon PowderAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Ceylon cinnamon might have additive effects with antihypertensive drugs and increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Organic Ceylon Cinnamon Powder + Hydroflumethiazide, Reserpine interactionIloprostAurlumyn, Ventavis
How Iloprost interacts with Ceylon Cinnamon — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Ceylon Cinnamon PowderAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Ceylon cinnamon might have additive effects with antihypertensive drugs and increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Organic Ceylon Cinnamon Powder + Iloprost interactionIndapamideLozide, Lozol
How Indapamide interacts with Ceylon Cinnamon — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Ceylon Cinnamon PowderAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Ceylon cinnamon might have additive effects with antihypertensive drugs and increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Organic Ceylon Cinnamon Powder + Indapamide interactionInhaled InsulinExubera
How Inhaled Insulin interacts with Ceylon Cinnamon — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Ceylon Cinnamon PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Ceylon cinnamon may have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Organic Ceylon Cinnamon Powder + Inhaled Insulin interactionInsulinNovoRapid Insulin
How Insulin interacts with Ceylon Cinnamon — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Ceylon Cinnamon PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Ceylon cinnamon may have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Organic Ceylon Cinnamon Powder + Insulin interactionInsulin (bovine)Hypurin Bovine Neutral
How Insulin (bovine) interacts with Ceylon Cinnamon — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Ceylon Cinnamon PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Ceylon cinnamon may have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Organic Ceylon Cinnamon Powder + Insulin (bovine) interactionInsulin (human)Afrezza, Novolin 70/30, Novolin L, Novolin N, Novolin R
How Insulin (human) interacts with Ceylon Cinnamon — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Ceylon Cinnamon PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Ceylon cinnamon may have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Organic Ceylon Cinnamon Powder + Insulin (human) interactionInsulin (pork)Hypurin Porcine Neutral, Lente Iletin II, NPH Iletin, NPH Iletin II, Pork Actrapid, Regular Iletin +1 more
How Insulin (pork) interacts with Ceylon Cinnamon — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Ceylon Cinnamon PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Ceylon cinnamon may have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Organic Ceylon Cinnamon Powder + Insulin (pork) interactionInsulin (rdna)Actrapid, Humalog, Humalog Mix 75/25, Humulin 50/50, Humulin 70/30, Humulin L +8 more
How Insulin (rdna) interacts with Ceylon Cinnamon — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Ceylon Cinnamon PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Ceylon cinnamon may have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Organic Ceylon Cinnamon Powder + Insulin (rdna) interactionInsulin AspartFiasp
How Insulin Aspart interacts with Ceylon Cinnamon — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Ceylon Cinnamon PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Ceylon cinnamon may have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Organic Ceylon Cinnamon Powder + Insulin Aspart interactionInsulin Aspart, Insulin DegludecRyzodeg 70/30
How Insulin Aspart, Insulin Degludec interacts with Ceylon Cinnamon — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Ceylon Cinnamon PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Ceylon cinnamon may have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Organic Ceylon Cinnamon Powder + Insulin Aspart, Insulin Degludec interactionInsulin DegludecTresiba
How Insulin Degludec interacts with Ceylon Cinnamon — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Ceylon Cinnamon PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Ceylon cinnamon may have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Organic Ceylon Cinnamon Powder + Insulin Degludec interactionInsulin Degludec, LiraglutideXultophy 100/3.6
How Insulin Degludec, Liraglutide interacts with Ceylon Cinnamon — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Ceylon Cinnamon PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Ceylon cinnamon may have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Organic Ceylon Cinnamon Powder + Insulin Degludec, Liraglutide interactionInsulin GlargineBasaglar, Lusduna, Semglee
How Insulin Glargine interacts with Ceylon Cinnamon — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Ceylon Cinnamon PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Ceylon cinnamon may have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Organic Ceylon Cinnamon Powder + Insulin Glargine interactionInsulin Glargine (rdna)Lantus
How Insulin Glargine (rdna) interacts with Ceylon Cinnamon — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Ceylon Cinnamon PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Ceylon cinnamon may have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Organic Ceylon Cinnamon Powder + Insulin Glargine (rdna) interactionInsulin Glargine RecombinantToujeo Solostar
How Insulin Glargine Recombinant interacts with Ceylon Cinnamon — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Ceylon Cinnamon PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Ceylon cinnamon may have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Organic Ceylon Cinnamon Powder + Insulin Glargine Recombinant interactionInsulin Glargine, LixisenatideSoliqua 100/33
How Insulin Glargine, Lixisenatide interacts with Ceylon Cinnamon — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Ceylon Cinnamon PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Ceylon cinnamon may have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Organic Ceylon Cinnamon Powder + Insulin Glargine, Lixisenatide interactionInsulin Glulisine (rdna)Apidra
How Insulin Glulisine (rdna) interacts with Ceylon Cinnamon — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Ceylon Cinnamon PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Ceylon cinnamon may have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Organic Ceylon Cinnamon Powder + Insulin Glulisine (rdna) interactionInsulin Human, Sodium ChlorideMyxredlin
How Insulin Human, Sodium Chloride interacts with Ceylon Cinnamon — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Ceylon Cinnamon PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Ceylon cinnamon may have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Organic Ceylon Cinnamon Powder + Insulin Human, Sodium Chloride interactionInsulin LisproAdmelog, Admelog Solostar
How Insulin Lispro interacts with Ceylon Cinnamon — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Ceylon Cinnamon PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Ceylon cinnamon may have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Organic Ceylon Cinnamon Powder + Insulin Lispro interactionInsulin Lispro RecombinantHumalog Kwikpen
How Insulin Lispro Recombinant interacts with Ceylon Cinnamon — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Ceylon Cinnamon PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Ceylon cinnamon may have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Organic Ceylon Cinnamon Powder + Insulin Lispro Recombinant interactionInsulin Lispro-aabcLyumjev
How Insulin Lispro-aabc interacts with Ceylon Cinnamon — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Ceylon Cinnamon PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Ceylon cinnamon may have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Organic Ceylon Cinnamon Powder + Insulin Lispro-aabc interactionInsulin DetermirLevemir
How Insulin Determir interacts with Ceylon Cinnamon — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Ceylon Cinnamon PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Ceylon cinnamon may have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Organic Ceylon Cinnamon Powder + Insulin Determir interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Ceylon Cinnamon with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
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Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, Ceylon cinnamon may have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs.
Ceylon cinnamon may lower blood glucose levels. Dose adjustments might be necessary.
Antihypertensive Drugs
Theoretically, Ceylon cinnamon might have additive effects with antihypertensive drugs and increase the risk of hypotension.
Animal research shows that Ceylon cinnamon extract has vasorelaxant properties and reduces blood pressure in rat models of hypertension, possibly via inhibition of calcium influx through L-type voltage-sensitive channels.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Ceylon Cinnamon, from the product label.
Nature's Craft
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- Nature's Craft
- City
- Pomona
- State
- NY
- ZipCode
- 10970
- Phone Number
- 408-599-3841
- Web Address
- shopnaturescraft.com
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The Full Monographs Behind Ceylon Cinnamon’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Ceylon Cinnamon'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.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
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 22 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.
Ceylon Cinnamon 22 references
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- Kanerva L, Estlander T, Jolanki R. Occupational allergic contact dermatitis from spices. Contact Dermatitis 1996;35:157-62. PubMed
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