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Cucumber Powder Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by TerraVita Premium Collection

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

Cucumber Powder is a dietary supplement by TerraVita Premium Collection with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for hydration and skin care, cooling and soothing puffy eyes, mild diuretic effect.Based on those ingredients, 86 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Cucumber, Powder. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Cucumber 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 just one active ingredient: cucumber powder. The powder form delivers the whole cucumber without any added fillers or inactive ingredients.

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 Cucumber product and its label doesn't state a use — see Cucumber'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 cucumber powder is not established in our data. The product facts list six potential uses—burns, diabetes, high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia), high blood pressure (hypertension), and osteoarthritis—but all are rated insufficient reliable evidence.

That doesn't mean cucumber doesn't work; it means the science we have on file isn't strong enough to make a claim either way.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Cucumber

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.

Cucumber in food form is widely eaten and generally well tolerated by most people. Concentrated supplements and extracts haven't been well studied in pregnancy or breastfeeding, so there isn't enough data to know if they're safe during those times—talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're pregnant or nursing and thinking about taking this.

Orally, cucumber is very well tolerated; anaphylaxis is rare but has been reported. Topically, the extract may cause allergic eczema, redness, or irritation in some people.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Cucumber

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 — Cucumber.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 86 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.

If you take antidiabetes drugs (including insulin, metformin, sulfonylureas, or any medication that lowers blood sugar), check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting this product. Cucumber seed may add to the effect and raise the risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).

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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.

If you don't take antidiabetes medication, TerraVita Cucumber Powder is generally well tolerated as a food-based supplement. If you do take blood sugar drugs, you'll need to monitor your levels closely and clear it with your doctor or pharmacist first, since the seed can theoretically lower blood sugar further.

The evidence for its effectiveness isn't strong in our data, so consider what you're hoping it will do for you.

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 Cucumber Powder, straight from the product label.

Brand TerraVita Premium Collection
Barcode (UPC) 064435199142
Net contents 4 Ounce(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Apr 21, 2023
DSLD ID 290444
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 Cucumber 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
064435199142
IngredientAmount% DV
Cucumber, 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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Cucumber Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Cucumber 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.

Cucumber, Powder

Interacts with
86 drugs
1000 mg per serving

Cucumber is a common food vegetable that is mostly water and is generally safe to eat. As a supplement or skincare ingredient it is popular for hydrat...

Cucumber, Powder monograph & interactions
Interaction report

Cucumber Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection Drug Interactions

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86Drugs
86 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Cucumber Powder 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.

Cucumber, Powder1 drug type · 86 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, cucumber seed might have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs and may increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Animal research shows that cucumber seed extract can decrease blood glucose levels. Monitor blood glucose levels closely.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

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

TerraVita Premium Collection

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

Cucumber Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection: Common Questions

Does Cucumber Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Cucumber Powder has a known interaction with 86 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Cucumber 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.
Will this work for high blood pressure or cholesterol?
The evidence isn't established in our data. Cucumber is listed as a possible use for both high blood pressure and high cholesterol, but we don't have reliable studies to confirm it works for either one.
Is cucumber powder safe if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
Eating plain cucumber as a food is fine, but concentrated cucumber supplements or extracts haven't been studied in pregnancy or breastfeeding. There isn't enough data to know if they're safe. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.
Can I have an allergic reaction to cucumber powder?
Very rare, but yes—anaphylaxis has been reported. If you notice dizziness, trouble breathing, vomiting, or severe itching after taking it, seek emergency help right away.
What does cucumber powder actually do in the body?
The product facts don't explain the mechanism. We know from animal research that cucumber seed extract can lower blood glucose levels, which is why it's flagged for interaction with diabetes drugs—but we don't have data on what else it may do.

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Sources & How We Checked

Cucumber 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 4 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.

Cucumber 4 references
  1. Fiume MM, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, et al. Safety assessment of Cucumis sativus (cucumber)-derived ingredients as used in cosmetics. Int J Toxicol. 2014;33(2 suppl):47S-64S.
  2. Vlaicu PC, Rusu LC, Ledesma A, et al. Cucumber anaphylaxis in a latex-sensitized patient. J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol. 2011;21(3):236-9.
  3. Minaiyan M, Zolfaghari B, Kamal A. Effect of hydroalcoholic and buthanolic extract of Cucumis sativus seeds on blood glucose level of normal and streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. Iran J Basic Med Sci. 2011;14(5):436-42.
  4. Zachariae CO. Cucumber contact dermatitis. Contact Dermatitis. 2000;43(4):240-1. DOI

See these in context on the Cucumber monograph →

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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