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Ceylon Cinnamon Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Omica Organics

Ceylon Cinnamon label
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Powder Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
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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.

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The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Ceylon Cinnamon is a dietary supplement by Omica Organics 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 Ceylon Cinnamon. 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 Omica Organics

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: Ceylon cinnamon powder. It's the whole spice ground into powder form, with no other active ingredients added.

There are no listed inactive fillers or other excipients in this product.

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 Ceylon Cinnamon product and its label doesn't state a use — see Ceylon Cinnamon'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 for Ceylon cinnamon is mixed and limited. For weight loss and blood sugar control — two common reasons people try cinnamon — the data rates it as possibly ineffective.

For hay fever, COPD, and the common cold, there isn't enough reliable evidence yet to say whether it works or not.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Ceylon Cinnamon

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.

Ceylon cinnamon is generally well tolerated when eaten as a food spice. At supplement-strength doses, the safety data is thinner.

The most common side effects are bloating, indigestion, and nausea. A few people in studies reported itching or rashes.

There's one reported case of bleeding in someone taking a large daily dose (1 tablespoon) for 10 months, though this is very rare. Food amounts are considered likely safe in pregnancy.

For higher supplement doses in pregnancy, the safety data suggests caution. During breastfeeding, food amounts are likely safe, but the safety of supplement-strength doses isn't known well enough — talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Ceylon Cinnamon

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 — Ceylon Cinnamon.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 258 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 this product, check with your pharmacist if you take blood pressure medications or diabetes drugs. Both can have Moderate interactions with Ceylon cinnamon.

No other medication interactions are documented in the data we have on this ingredient.

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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.

Ceylon cinnamon is a food spice people often add to smoothies or oatmeal, but the evidence doesn't support it for weight loss or blood sugar control. If you take blood pressure or diabetes medication, this is worth a careful conversation with your pharmacist before adding it as a supplement.

Food spice amounts are generally fine; medicinal doses need more caution.

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 23, 2020.

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 Ceylon Cinnamon, straight from the product label.

Brand Omica Organics
Barcode (UPC) 818571027483
Net contents 100 Gram(s); 3.5 Ounce(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Apr 23, 2020
DSLD ID 218617
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Organic
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Ceylon Cinnamon by Omica Organics, 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 tsp
Maximum serving Sizes:
0.25 tsp
Servings per container
200
UPC/BARCODE
818571027483
IngredientAmount% DV
Ceylon Cinnamon500 mg--

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Label statements
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Brand IP Statement(s)

Organic Treasures of India

Formula

Bark Extract Powder, Organic and Kosher

Water extracted and water-soluble Cinnamon Ceylon Bark Extract Powder with higher absorption and maximum bioavailability provides more complete ayurvedic therapeutic benefits.

Certified USDA Organic, Star-K Kosher

Formulation

Water-soluble, 6-fold

6 times more potent than crude Cinnamon Bark powders

100% water extracted using no harsh solvents

No methane, ethyl acetate, hexane, or isopropyl alcohol

No additives, fillers, or other ingredients

Vegetarian/Vegan, Non-GMO, Non-Irradiated

Vegetarian/Vegan, Non-GMO, Non-Irradiated

Certified Organic by: Stellar Certification Services, Inc

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: As a dietary supplement, 1/4 teaspoon (500 mg) daily. For best results consult your physician.

Precautions

Keep out of reach of children.

If you have a medical condition, are pregnant, lactating, trying to conceive, consult your health care provider before using this product.

Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur.

Storage

Store in sealed container in a dry, cool area.

FDA Statement of Identity

Nutritional Supplement

Seals/Symbols

USDA Organic Stellar Certification Services Star-K

General Statements

6149

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Ceylon Cinnamon by Omica Organics label

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Ceylon Cinnamon label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Ceylon Cinnamon by Omica Organics

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

Serving size0.25 tsp Dosage formPowder Servings per container200 Amounts shown are per serving.

Ceylon Cinnamon

Interacts with
258 drugs
500 mg per serving

Ceylon cinnamon is the so-called 'true' cinnamon, valued as a spice and used in traditional medicine for blood sugar, cholesterol, and digestion. Evid...

Ceylon Cinnamon monograph & interactions
Interaction report

Ceylon Cinnamon by Omica Organics Drug Interactions

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258 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

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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. Ceylon Cinnamon

Each 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.

Ceylon Cinnamon2 drug types · 258 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, Ceylon cinnamon may have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs.
Ceylon cinnamon may lower blood glucose levels. Dose adjustments might be necessary.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
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.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
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The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Ceylon Cinnamon, from the product label.

Omica Organics

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Name
Omica Organics
City
Quitman
State
TX
ZipCode
75783
Phone Number
800-613-6311
Web Address
www.OmicaOrganics.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Ceylon Cinnamon by Omica Organics: Common Questions

Does Ceylon Cinnamon by Omica Organics interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Ceylon Cinnamon has a known interaction with 258 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Ceylon Cinnamon 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 Ceylon cinnamon help me lose weight or control my blood sugar?
The research data rates Ceylon cinnamon as possibly ineffective for weight loss and blood sugar control. It's a popular supplement choice for both, but the evidence doesn't support that it works for either one.
Is it safe to take this while pregnant?
Food amounts of Ceylon cinnamon are rated likely safe in pregnancy. For higher supplement doses, the safety data advises caution. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is right for you during pregnancy.
What are the most common side effects?
Bloating, indigestion, and nausea are the most common side effects when taken orally. A small number of people in studies reported itching or rashes. Most people tolerate it well.
Is this powder just the spice, or does it have other ingredients?
This is pure Ceylon cinnamon powder with no fillers or other inactive ingredients added.
Can I take this while breastfeeding?
Food amounts of Ceylon cinnamon are rated likely safe while breastfeeding. The safety of supplement-strength doses while breastfeeding isn't well established — talk with your pharmacist to decide what's right for you.

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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.

Herb & supplement monograph

Ceylon Cinnamon

Interacts with 258 drugs

Ceylon cinnamon is the so-called 'true' cinnamon, valued as a spice and used in traditional medicine for blood sugar, cholesterol, and digestion. Evidence for most health benefits is limited...

Read the full Ceylon Cinnamon monograph →
Sources

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.

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
  1. Newall CA, Anderson LA, Philpson JD. Herbal Medicine: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals. London, UK: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1996.
  2. McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
  3. Choi HK, Jung GW, Moon KH, et al. Clinical study of SS-Cream in patients with lifelong premature ejaculation. Urology 2000;55:257-61. PubMed
  4. Electronic Code of Federal Regulations. Title 21. Part 182 -- Substances Generally Recognized As Safe. Available at: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?CFRPart=182
  5. Anderson RA, Broadhurst CL, Polansky MM, et al. Isolation and Characterization of Polyphenol Type-A Polymers from Cinnamon with Insulin-like Biological Activity. J Agric Food Chem 2004;52:65-70. PubMed
  6. Jarvill-Taylor KJ, Anderson RA, Graves DJ. A hydroxychalcone derived from cinnamon functions as a mimetic for insulin in 3T3-L1 adipocytes. J Am Coll Nutr 2001;20:327-36. PubMed
  7. Onderoglu S, Sozer S, Erbil KM, et al. The evaluation of long-term effcts of cinnamon bark and olive leaf on toxicity induced by streptozotocin administration to rats. J Pharm Pharmacol 1999;51:1305-12.
  8. Kanerva L, Estlander T, Jolanki R. Occupational allergic contact dermatitis from spices. Contact Dermatitis 1996;35:157-62. PubMed
  9. Ranasinghe P, Jayawardena R, Galappaththy P, et al. Response to Akilen et al. Efficacy and safety of 'true' cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) as a pharmaceutical agent in diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Diabet Med 2013 Apr;30(4):506-7.
  10. Oliveira JdA, da Silva IC, Trindade LA, et al. Safety and tolerability of essential oil from Cinnamomum zeylanicum blume leaves with action on oral candidosis and its effect on the physical properties of the acylic resin. Evid Based Complement Alternat Me
  11. Ranasinghe P, Pigera S, Premakumara GA, et al. Medicinal properties of 'true' cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum): a systematic review. BMC Complement Altern Med 2013;13:275. PubMed
  12. Ranasinghe P, Galappaththy P. Health benefits of Ceylon cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum): a summary of the current evidence. Ceylon Med J 2016;61(1):1-5. PubMed
  13. Nyadjeu P, Dongmo A, Nguelefack TB, Kamanyi A. Antihypertensive and vasorelaxant effects of Cinnamomum zeylanicum stem bark aqueous extracts. J Complement Integr Med 2011;8.
  14. Wansi SL, Nyadjeu P, Ngamga D, et al. Blood pressure lowering effect of the ethanol extract from the stembark of Cinnamomum zeylanicum (lauraceae) in rats. Pharmacol online 2007;3:166-76.
  15. Admani S, Hill H, Jacob SE. Cinnamon Sugar Scrub Dermatitis: "Natural" Is Not Always Best. Pediatr Dermatol. 2017;34(1):e42-e43. PubMed
  16. Isaac-Renton M, Li MK, Parsons LM. Cinnamon spice and everything not nice: many features of intraoral allergy to cinnamic aldehyde. Dermatitis. 2015;26(3):116-21. PubMed
  17. Vandersall A, Katta R. Eyelid dermatitis as a manifestation of systemic contact dermatitis to cinnamon. Dermatitis. 2015 Jul-Aug;26(4):189. PubMed
  18. Brancheau D, Patel B, Zughaib M. Do cinnamon supplements cause acute hepatitis? Am J Case Rep 2015;16:250-4. PubMed
  19. Ranasinghe P, Jayawardena R, Pigera S, et al. Evaluation of pharmacodynamic properties and safety of Cinnamomum zeylanicum (Ceylon cinnamon) in healthy adults: a phase I clinical trial. BMC Complement Altern Med 2017;17(1):550. PubMed
  20. Zareie A, Sahebkar A, Khorvash F, Bagherniya M, Hasanzadeh A, Askari G. Effect of cinnamon on migraine attacks and inflammatory markers: A randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial. Phytother Res 2020;34(11):2945-52. PubMed
  21. Zobeiri M, Parvizi F, Shahpiri Z, et al. Evaluation of the effectiveness of cinnamon oil soft capsule in patients with functional dyspepsia: A randomized double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med 2021;2021:6634115. PubMed
  22. Chase C, Doyle A, John SS, Laurent T, Griffith S. Post-operative haemorrhage secondary to cinnamon use. A case report. Int J Surg Case Rep 2022;95:107179. PubMed

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