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Jamun Seed Powder Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Vedic Powders

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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
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Jamun Seed Powder 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

Jamun Seed Powder is a dietary supplement by Vedic Powders with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for blood sugar support, digestive upset and diarrhea, sore throat and mouth health.Based on those ingredients, 186 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Jamun, Powder. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Jamun Seed Powder by Vedic Powders

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.

Jamun Seed Powder is a single-ingredient supplement — just powder made from jambolan seeds. The fruit itself has been eaten as food for a long time, but when you take it as a concentrated supplement, the safety data is thin.

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 Jambolan product and its label doesn't state a use — see Jambolan'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 jambolan in diabetes and venous leg ulcers (slow-healing wounds in the legs) hasn't been established in the data we hold — both are rated insufficient reliable evidence to rate. Animal studies hint at blood-sugar-lowering activity, but human trial data strong enough to confirm benefit isn't available to us.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Jambolan

How safe is it?

Some data gaps
Safety Information · database check
Some gaps

Safety data exists for these ingredients, but with some important gaps.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 0 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.

The jambolan fruit is widely eaten as food, but concentrated supplement doses haven't been well studied for safety. The data advises against using this supplement during pregnancy and breastfeeding — there isn't enough information to know it's safe at medicinal doses, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or nursing.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Jambolan

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 — Jambolan.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 186 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 you take this, check with your pharmacist if you take any diabetes medications (risk of low blood sugar) or any drugs broken down by the liver enzyme CYP2C9 — these are moderate interactions. If you're on sitagliptin (Januvia) specifically, flag that too, though the concern is lower.

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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 some safety-information gaps remain.

Jamun Seed Powder may be worth considering if you're curious about traditional uses, but the evidence for its benefits isn't solid yet. If you take diabetes drugs or any medication metabolized by your liver, you need to check with us first — the interaction risk is real.

Pregnant or breastfeeding? Skip it and talk to your pharmacist.

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 Jul 24, 2025.

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 Jamun Seed Powder, straight from the product label.

Brand Vedic Powders
Barcode (UPC) 8525180061006
Net contents 100 Gram(s); 3.52 Ounce(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jul 24, 2025
DSLD ID 336162
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 Jamun Seed Powder by Vedic Powders, 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:
3 Gram(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
3 Gram(s)
Servings per container
33
UPC/BARCODE
8525180061006
IngredientAmount% DV
Jamun, Powder3 Gram(s)--

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Label statements
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Brand IP Statement(s)

Vedic Powders Your Health Matters

Formula

(Indian Blackberry) Plant part used - seeds

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Formulation

Extreme Fine Granularity

Heavy Metal Tested

Seals/Symbols

Heavy Metal Tested

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions for use: Take 3.0 g with warm water up to twice daily.

General Statements

Due to varying density of the herb some jars might feel less full than others. As container used is standard size it is possible the jar might not seem full but the quantity is as per what is mentioned on label.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

"These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease."

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Jamun Seed Powder by Vedic Powders label

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Jamun Seed Powder label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Jamun Seed Powder by Vedic Powders

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

Serving size3 Gram(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container33 Amounts shown are per serving.

Jamun, Powder

Interacts with
186 drugs
3 Gram(s) per serving

Jambolan (Syzygium cumini), also called Java plum or black plum, is a tropical fruit tree traditionally used for blood sugar and digestive complaints....

Jamun, Powder monograph & interactions
Interaction report

Jamun Seed Powder by Vedic Powders Drug Interactions

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186Drugs
186 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Jamun, Powder 186

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Jamun Seed Powder interact with 186 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

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

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Jamun Seed 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.

Jamun, Powder3 drug types · 186 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Animal research shows that jambolan seed and bark extracts can lower blood glucose levels. Theoretically, jambolan might have additive effects when used with antidiabetes drugs. This might increase the risk of hypoglycemia in some patients. Monitor blood glucose levels closely.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 2C9 (Cyp2C9) Substrates

There is some in vitro evidence that jambolan can inhibit CYP2C9. Theoretically, concomitant use of jambolan with CYP2C9 substrates may increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2C9.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Sitagliptin (Januvia)

Animal research shows that jambolan seed extract reduces the sitagliptin maximum plasma concentration and area under the curve by 39% and 22%, respectively. However, blood glucose levels were actually reduced to a greater extent in mice taking jambolan and sitagliptin in combination when compared with either product taken alone. Theoretically, jambolan seed extract might alter the clearance of sitagliptin, although this may not alter the clinical effects of sitagliptin.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Jamun, Powder full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

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

Vedic Powders

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Name
Vedic Powders
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Jamun Seed Powder by Vedic Powders: Common Questions

Does Jamun Seed Powder by Vedic Powders interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Jamun Seed Powder has a known interaction with 186 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Jamun Seed 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'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No — the safety data advises against it. There isn't enough information to know whether jambolan supplement is safe at medicinal doses during pregnancy or while nursing. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.
Does jambolan actually lower blood sugar?
Animal research suggests it can, which is why it interacts with diabetes drugs. But we don't have strong human trial data yet showing it actually works for diabetes — that's why the evidence is rated insufficient.
What's the difference between eating jambolan fruit and taking this powder?
The fruit itself is eaten as food and is widely considered safe that way. The powder is a concentrated supplement dose, and concentrated doses haven't been well studied for safety — that's why we have cautions around it.
If jambolan slows down how my liver processes drugs, which medications are at risk?
Any drug your liver breaks down using the CYP2C9 enzyme is potentially affected. That's about 183 individual medications. Use the search tool on this page to check yours, or ask your pharmacist.
Are there any side effects reported from taking this?
The data on file doesn't list specific adverse effects from the supplement. Because concentrated doses are so poorly studied though, keep an eye out for anything unusual and report it to us.

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The Full Monographs Behind Jamun Seed Powder’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Jambolan

Interacts with 186 drugs

Jambolan (Syzygium cumini), also called Java plum or black plum, is a tropical fruit tree traditionally used for blood sugar and digestive complaints. Human evidence for these uses is limite...

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Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Jamun Seed 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 7 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.

Jambolan 7 references
  1. Teixeira CC, Weinert LS, Barbosa DC, et al. Syzygium cumini (L.) Skeels in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. Diabetes Care 2004;27:3019-20.
  2. Sharma SB, Nasir A, Prabhu KM, et al. Hypoglycaemic and hypolipidemic effect of ethanolic extract of seeds of Eugenia jambolana in alloxan-induced diabetic rabbits. J Ethnopharmacol 2003;85:201-6. PubMed
  3. Sridhar SB, Sheetal UD, Pai MR, Shastri MS. Preclinical evaluation of the antidiabetic effect of Eugenia jambolana seed powder in streptozotocin-diabetic rats. Braz J Med Biol Res 2005;38:463-8. PubMed
  4. Villasenor IM, Lamadrid MR. Comparative anti-hyperglycemic potentials of medicinal plants. J Ethnopharmacol 2006;104:129-31. PubMed
  5. Chinni S, Dubala A, Kosaraju J, et al. Effect of crude extract of Eugenia jambolana Lam. on human cytochrome P450 enzymes. Phytother Res 2014;28(11):1731-4. doi: 10.1002/ptr.5137.
  6. Vora A, Varghese A, Kachwala Y, et al. Eugenia jambolana extract reduces the systemic exposure of Sitagliptin and improves conditions associated with diabetes: A pharmacokinetic and a pharmacodynamic herb-drug interaction study. J Tradit Complement Med. 2 PubMed
  7. Araújo GR, Teles BSBS, Xoteslem GC, Gratieri T, Fortes RC, Novaes MR. Randomized, double-blind clinical trial comparing the healing of stasis ulcers in lower limbs with standard hydrocolloid gel dressings and with dressings with Syzygium cumini extract. P PubMed

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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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