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Organic Cumin Powder Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Banyan Botanicals

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Powder Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 9, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
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First and foremost: checking Organic Cumin 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

Organic Cumin Powder 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 seed powder. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Organic Cumin Powder 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 is just one ingredient: cumin seed powder. Cumin is a spice long used in cooking and traditional medicine, mainly to support digestion and blood sugar.

There are no inactive fillers or binders 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 for cumin's benefits isn't established in the data we hold. Studies suggest it may help with metabolic syndrome, prediabetes (impaired glucose tolerance), fatty liver (NASH), weight, and cholesterol, but the research is too limited or conflicting to rate it as effective for any of these.

If you're considering cumin for a specific health goal, talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist about whether the current evidence supports it for you.

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 cooking spice is generally well tolerated. Short-term use of cumin powder and essential oil seem to be well tolerated, with the most common side effect being stomach upset.

Rarely, people sensitive to cumin can have allergic reactions, including a severe reaction called anaphylaxis, and topical contact can cause rash in sensitive skin. Because safety data on medicinal or supplement doses is limited, the facts advise sticking to food amounts rather than higher supplement doses.

If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, there isn't enough data on file to know whether cumin supplements are safe—talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.

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, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs (like aspirin, warfarin, or clopidogrel), diabetes medications, or rifampin (Rifadin). Cumin may increase bleeding risk, push blood sugar too low, or raise rifampin levels in your body.

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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 powder is a culinary staple and generally well tolerated at spice doses. If you take blood thinners, diabetes drugs, or the antibiotic rifampin, check with your doctor or pharmacist before using cumin as a supplement, since it may increase bleeding risk, lower blood sugar further, or strengthen rifampin's effects.

For other uses, the evidence of benefit isn't yet established.

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 25, 2019.

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 Organic Cumin Powder, straight from the product label.

Brand Banyan Botanicals
Net contents 0 Not Present
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Apr 25, 2019
DSLD ID 199522
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses No Claim
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Organic Cumin Powder 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:
0.5 Teaspoon(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
0.5 Teaspoon(s)
IngredientAmount% DV
Cumin seed powder0.5 Teaspoon(s)--

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Label statements
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General Statements

Ayurvedic herbs

Formula

(Cuminum cyminum)

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon with warm water, once or twice daily, or as directed by your health practitioner.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Brand IP Statement(s)

2011 Banyan Botanicals

Formulation

Certified Organic by New Mexico Department of Agriculture

Seals/Symbols

USDA Organic

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Organic Cumin Powder label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Organic Cumin Powder by Banyan Botanicals

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

Serving size0.5 Teaspoon(s) Dosage formPowder Amounts shown are per serving.

Cumin seed powder

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 seed powder monograph & interactions
Interaction report

Organic Cumin Powder by Banyan Botanicals Drug Interactions

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211 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Cumin seed powder 211

Individual Drug Interactions

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

1 of the 1 ingredient in Organic Cumin Powder interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Cumin seed powder

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Organic Cumin 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.

Cumin seed powder3 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
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The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Organic Cumin Powder, 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
www.banyanbotanicals.com
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Organic Cumin Powder by Banyan Botanicals: Common Questions

Does Organic Cumin Powder by Banyan Botanicals interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Organic Cumin Powder 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?
Organic Cumin 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 cumin powder if I use aspirin or warfarin?
Not without checking first. Cumin may slow how your blood clots and increase bleeding risk when combined with these drugs. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before adding cumin as a supplement.
Will cumin help me lose weight?
The evidence isn't established yet. Studies suggest cumin might help with weight and related conditions like high cholesterol and fatty liver, but the research is too limited to say for sure. Your doctor or pharmacist can help you weigh the current evidence for your situation.
What are the side effects of cumin powder?
Most people tolerate it well short-term. The most common side effect is stomach upset. Rarely, sensitive individuals can have allergic reactions—including a serious one called anaphylaxis—or topical rashes. If you've had allergies to spices, mention it to your doctor or pharmacist.
Is this safe to use during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
There isn't enough data on file to say one way or the other about cumin supplements during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about what's safest for you in that situation.
Is cumin powder the same as cumin essential oil?
They're different forms of the same plant. The facts cover both powder and essential oil, and both seem well tolerated short-term, though they may carry the same interaction and allergy risks. If you're concerned about which form is right for you, ask your pharmacist.

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The Full Monographs Behind Organic Cumin Powder’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

Organic Cumin 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 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

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