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Cumin Seed Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Banyan Botanicals

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Other (e.g. Tea Bag) 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 Cumin Seed 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

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Cumin Seed is a dietary supplement by Banyan Botanicals with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for digestive upset, bloating and gas, appetite stimulation.Based on those ingredients, 211 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Cumin. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Cumin Seed by Banyan Botanicals

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: cumin seed. Cumin is the dried seed of a plant used traditionally in cooking and herbal medicine, and this form is a tea bag or similar format for brewing.

There are no inactive ingredients listed.

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 Cumin product and its label doesn't state a use — see Cumin'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 on cumin doesn't support its use yet for the conditions listed—metabolic syndrome, prediabetes (impaired glucose tolerance), nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NASH), obesity, and high cholesterol (dyslipidemia) all show insufficient reliable evidence. That means the research so far hasn't established whether cumin actually works for these purposes, not that it doesn't; it just means more study is needed.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Cumin

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.

Cumin used as a spice in food is generally well tolerated. However, the facts advise caution with medicinal or supplement doses—there isn't enough safety data for those larger amounts.

Short-term use of cumin powder and essential oil appears well tolerated, though stomach upset is the most common side effect when taken by mouth. Rare serious side effects include anaphylaxis (a severe allergic reaction) in people sensitive to cumin, and topical application can cause allergic contact dermatitis in sensitive skin.

The safety data on pregnancy and lactation is not on file; talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is right for you during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Cumin

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 — Cumin.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 211 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, double-check if you're on blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs (like warfarin or aspirin)—cumin may increase bleeding risk. Also confirm your exact diabetes medications and whether you take rifampin (an antibiotic); cumin could lower your blood sugar too much or raise rifampin levels in your blood.

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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.

Cumin as a culinary spice is safe for most people, but if you're considering it as a medicinal supplement—especially if you take blood thinners, diabetes medications, or rifampin—you'll want to check with your doctor or pharmacist first. The effectiveness for metabolic and metabolic-related conditions hasn't been established yet, and larger supplement doses have limited safety data.

A brief chat with your own healthcare provider can help you decide if it's appropriate for your situation.

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 Jan 24, 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 Cumin Seed, straight from the product label.

Brand Banyan Botanicals
Barcode (UPC) 618192062630
Net contents 2.5 Ounce(s); 71 Gram(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jan 24, 2024
DSLD ID 305627
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Other (e.g. Tea Bag)
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Cumin Seed by Banyan Botanicals, 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 Teaspoon(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Teaspoon(s)
Servings per container
37
UPC/BARCODE
618192062630
IngredientAmount% DV
Cumin0.5 Teaspoon(s)--

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: Steep 1 teaspoon per one cup of hot water and strain. Drink tea once or twice daily, or as directed by your health practitioner. You may also use this product as a culinary spice.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Formula

Ayurvedic herbs

USDA Organic Certified organic Certified organic by: QAI

Seals/Symbols

USDA Organic

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Cumin Seed by Banyan Botanicals label

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Cumin Seed label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Cumin Seed by Banyan Botanicals

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

Serving size1 Teaspoon(s) Dosage formOther (e.g. Tea Bag) Servings per container37 Amounts shown are per serving.

Cumin

Interacts with
211 drugs
0.5 Teaspoon(s) per serving

Cumin is a common cooking spice that has a long history in traditional medicine for digestion and other complaints. Food amounts are generally safe fo...

Cumin monograph & interactions
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Cumin Seed by Banyan Botanicals Drug Interactions

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211 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Cumin 211

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Cumin Seed interact with 211 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Cumin Seed interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Cumin

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Cumin Seed 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.

Cumin3 drug types · 211 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Theoretically, cumin might increase the risk of bleeding when used with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
In vitro evidence suggests that cumin can inhibit platelet aggregation. Theoretically, cumin might increase the risk of bleeding when used with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, cumin might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Animal research suggests that cumin can lower blood sugar in diabetic animals. However, research in humans with and without diabetes has found conflicting results.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
Rifampin (Rifadin)

Theoretically, cumin might increase the effects and adverse effects of rifampin.
Animal research suggests that an aqueous extract of cumin containing a specific flavonoid glycoside can increase the bioavailability and plasma levels of rifampin.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cumin full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Cumin Seed, from the product label.

Banyan Botanicals

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Name
Banyan Botanicals
City
Albuquerque
State
NM
ZipCode
87113
Phone Number
1-800-953-6424
Web Address
banyanbotanicals.com
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Cumin Seed by Banyan Botanicals: Common Questions

Does Cumin Seed by Banyan Botanicals interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Cumin Seed has a known interaction with 211 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Cumin Seed 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 use cumin if I'm on a blood thinner like warfarin or aspirin?
Lab evidence suggests cumin might slow blood clotting, so it could increase your bleeding risk on top of what your blood thinner already does. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before adding cumin—especially in medicinal doses—to your routine.
Will cumin help me lower my blood sugar or lose weight?
The evidence we have isn't strong enough yet to say cumin works for blood sugar control, prediabetes, weight loss, or related metabolic conditions. Animal studies are promising, but human research has given mixed results so far.
What are the most common side effects of cumin?
Stomach upset is the most common side effect when you take cumin by mouth. Rare but serious side effects include anaphylaxis (severe allergic reaction) and, if you apply it to skin, allergic contact dermatitis in sensitive people.
Is cumin safe to use in larger doses as a supplement, or just as a kitchen spice?
Food amounts of cumin are safe for most people. However, the facts advise caution with medicinal or supplement doses because there isn't enough safety data to back them up. Stick with culinary amounts unless you've talked it over with your doctor or pharmacist.
Can I take cumin if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
The safety data on cumin during pregnancy and lactation isn't on file. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether cumin is right for you during these times—they can give you personalized advice.

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The Full Monographs Behind Cumin Seed’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Cumin

Interacts with 211 drugs

Cumin is a common cooking spice that has a long history in traditional medicine for digestion and other complaints. Food amounts are generally safe for most people, but the evidence for medi...

Read the full Cumin monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Cumin Seed'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 10 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.

Cumin 10 references
  1. Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.
  2. Anliker, M. D., Borelli, S., and Wuthrich, B. Occupational protein contact dermatitis from spices in a butcher: a new presentation of the mugwort-spice syndrome. Contact Dermatitis 2002;46(2):72-74. PubMed
  3. Dhandapani, S., Subramanian, V. R., Rajagopal, S., and Namasivayam, N. Hypolipidemic effect of Cuminum cyminum L. on alloxan-induced diabetic rats. Pharmacol.Res 2002;46(3):251-255. PubMed
  4. Sachin, B. S., Sharma, S. C., Sethi, S., Tasduq, S. A., Tikoo, M. K., Tikoo, A. K., Satti, N. K., Gupta, B. D., Suri, K. A., Johri, R. K., and Qazi, G. N. Herbal modulation of drug bioavailability: enhancement of rifampicin levels in plasma by herbal pro
  5. Jagtap, A. G. and Patil, P. B. Antihyperglycemic activity and inhibition of advanced glycation end product formation by Cuminum cyminum in streptozotocin induced diabetic rats. Food Chem.Toxicol. 5-6-2010; PubMed
  6. Srivastava, K. C. Extracts from two frequently consumed spices--cumin (Cuminum cyminum) and turmeric (Curcuma longa)--inhibit platelet aggregation and alter eicosanoid biosynthesis in human blood platelets. Prostaglandins Leukot.Essent.Fatty Acids 1989;3 PubMed
  7. Futrell, J. M. and Rietschel, R. L. Spice allergy evaluated by results of patch tests. Cutis 1993;52(5):288-290.
  8. Boxer, M., Roberts, M., and Grammer, L. Cumin anaphylaxis: a case report. J.Allergy Clin.Immunol. 1997;99(5):722-723. PubMed
  9. Karimian J, Farrokhzad A, Jalili C. The effect of cumin (Cuminum cyminum L.) supplementation on glycemic indices: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Phytother Res 2021;35(8):4127-4135.
  10. Tavakoli-Rouzbehani OM, Faghfouri AH, Anbari M, et al. The effects of Cuminum cyminum on glycemic parameters: a systematic review and meta-analysis of controlled clinical trials. J Ethnopharmacol 2021;281:114510. PubMed

See these in context on the Cumin monograph →

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