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Sesame Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Hawaii Pharm

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Liquid 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 Sesame 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

Sesame is a dietary supplement by Hawaii Pharm with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for heart and cholesterol health, blood pressure support, source of healthy fats and minerals.Based on those ingredients, 528 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are certified organic Sesame extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Sesame by Hawaii Pharm

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: certified organic sesame extract in liquid form. The extract is delivered in vegetable palm glycerin and pharmaceutical-grade alcohol as inactive ingredients.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
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

This product doesn't appear to be marketed for a specific use, so we graded Sesame's overall clinical evidence instead.

Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports Sesame for:

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.
  • Since the label doesn't commit to one use, we graded the ingredient's overall clinical evidence instead.
  • On file: Hypertension — rated "Possibly Effective" (Natural Medicines).

The evidence here is mixed. Sesame is possibly effective for high blood pressure — studies show sesame oil can lower both systolic and diastolic pressure.

For cough, it's rated possibly ineffective. For nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), Alzheimer disease, anemia of chronic disease, and HIV/AIDS-related wasting, we don't have enough reliable evidence to rate it one way or the other.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Sesame

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.

Sesame is a major food allergen. While normal food amounts are generally well tolerated, allergic reactions — ranging from skin symptoms like itching and hives to respiratory and gastrointestinal problems — have been reported in up to 0.5% of the U.S. population, with roughly 0.23% meeting criteria for a true IgE-mediated allergy.

One person in a trial experienced diarrhea. Because this is a concentrated supplement rather than food, safety during pregnancy and while breastfeeding isn't well established — check with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Sesame

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 — Sesame.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 528 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 start, double-check your blood pressure medications, blood sugar medications, and any drugs processed by your liver's CYP2C9 enzyme with your doctor or pharmacist — sesame may strengthen their effects. If you take tamoxifen (Nolvadex), mention this product too.

Also verify any P-glycoprotein substrate drugs you're on, though that risk is Minor.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

If you have high blood pressure and your doctor agrees sesame might help, it could be worth a try — the evidence is there. But if you take blood pressure or blood sugar medications, or tamoxifen, you'll need to check your specific drugs first and talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist.

And if you know or suspect a sesame allergy, skip it entirely.

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 Oct 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 Sesame, straight from the product label.

Brand Hawaii Pharm
Barcode (UPC) 0787699246086
Net contents 4 Fluid Ounce(s); 120 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Oct 23, 2020
DSLD ID 237608
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic, Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Sesame by Hawaii Pharm, 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:
0.7 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 mL
Servings per container
120
UPC/BARCODE
0787699246086
IngredientAmount% DV
certified organic Sesame extract970 mg--

Other ingredients: Vegetable Palm Glycerin, pharmaceutical grade Alcohol

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Label statements
These statements are the manufacturer’s wording, reproduced from the product label — the label is saying it, not HelloPharmacist. We don’t verify or endorse them.
General Statements

Hawaii Pharm Herbal Extract Highest quality since 2008

Made with Aloha!

Formulation

Contains no GMO, gluten, artificial colors, heavy metals, preservatives, pesticides, fertilizers.

Super concentrated liquid herbal extract. Dry herb/menstruum ratio: 1:3.

Manufactured in an FDA registered facility.

Non GMO Gluten free

Made in USA, Hawaii

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions for use: Shake well before using. Take about 20-30 drops (0.7-1 ml, one full squeeze of the dropper bulb) to 2-4 oz of juice or water up to 4 times per day.

Precautions

Warning: Keep out of the reach of children.

May have contraindications. We recommend to seek expert medical advice before taking.

Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredients.

Consult a physician before using during pregnancy, if nursing or taking any medications.

Do not use if seal is broken or missing.

Storage

Store in a cool dry place.

Formula

(Sesamum indicum)

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Dietary Supplement

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Seals/Symbols

FDA Registered Facility Made in United States of America USA

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Sesame by Hawaii Pharm label

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Sesame label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Sesame by Hawaii Pharm

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

Serving size0.7 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container120 Amounts shown are per serving.

Certified organic Sesame extract

Interacts with
528 drugs
970 mg per serving

Sesame is a nutritious seed and oil widely used in cooking and traditional medicine, and it provides healthy fats, fiber, and antioxidant compounds ca...

Certified organic Sesame extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Vegetable Palm Glycerin, Pharmaceutical grade Alcohol. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Sesame by Hawaii Pharm Drug Interactions

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528Drugs
343 Moderate 185 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

certified organic Sesame extract 528

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Sesame interact with 528 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Sesame interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. certified organic Sesame extract

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Sesame 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.

certified organic Sesame extract5 drug types · 528 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Taking sesame oil with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Clinical studies show that sesame oil can decrease plasma glucose and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels. Some clinical research in patients taking glibenclamide shows that using sesame oil or a blend of sesame oil and rice bran oil in place of other oil for cooking reduces plasma glucose more than glibenclamide alone. Monitor blood glucose levels closely. Dose adjustments might be necessary.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antihypertensive Drugs

Taking sesame oil with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Clinical research shows that replacing other cooking oil with sesame oil can lower systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) in patients with or without hypertension. There is also some evidence that sesame oil has additive effects in patients also taking atenolol, nifedipine, and/or hydrochlorothiazide. In patients using nifedipine, using a blend of sesame oil and rice bran oil for cooking reduces both SBP and DBP more than nifedipine alone.

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

Theoretically, sesame might increase the levels and clinical effects of CYP2C9 substrates.
In vitro, sesame inhibits CYP2C9. However, this interaction has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Tamoxifen (Nolvadex)

Theoretically, sesame might interfere with tamoxifen.
In animal research, sesame seed reduces the tumor-inhibitory effect of tamoxifen by reducing apoptosis and increasing proliferation. This interaction has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
P-Glycoprotein Substrates

Theoretically, sesame might alter the transport of P-glycoprotein substrates.
In vitro research suggests that sesamin, a constituent of sesame, can inhibit the multi-drug transporter protein, P-glycoprotein. However, this interaction has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
certified organic Sesame extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Sesame, from the product label.

Hawaii Pharm

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Name
Hawaii Pharm LLC
City
Honolulu
State
HI
ZipCode
96815
Web Address
www.hawaiipharm.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Sesame by Hawaii Pharm: Common Questions

Does Sesame by Hawaii Pharm interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Sesame has a known interaction with 528 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Sesame 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 allergic to sesame?
No. Sesame is a major allergen, and allergic reactions can affect your skin, lungs, and digestion. If you know you're allergic — or think you might be — avoid this product.
Does sesame actually lower blood pressure?
Yes, the evidence says sesame is possibly effective for high blood pressure. Studies show sesame oil can lower both systolic and diastolic pressure. That's why it can interact with blood pressure medications — it works.
Is this safe to take while I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
The safety data isn't on file for concentrated sesame supplements in pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Normal food amounts are likely fine, but talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice before taking this supplement.
What's in the liquid besides sesame?
The extract is dissolved in vegetable palm glycerin and pharmaceutical-grade alcohol — those are inactive ingredients that help deliver the sesame.
Can sesame help with weight loss or fatty liver disease?
For fatty liver disease, we don't have enough reliable evidence to say whether sesame helps. The data we hold doesn't cover weight loss. Talk to your doctor about whether it might fit your situation.

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The Full Monographs Behind Sesame’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Sesame

Interacts with 528 drugs

Sesame is a nutritious seed and oil widely used in cooking and traditional medicine, and it provides healthy fats, fiber, and antioxidant compounds called lignans. Some early research sugges...

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Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Sesame'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 53 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.

Sesame 53 references
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