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Tamarind Powder Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by TerraVita Premium Collection

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

Tamarind Powder is a dietary supplement by TerraVita Premium Collection with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for constipation and digestive upset, culinary flavoring, fever and sore throat.Based on those ingredients, 130 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Tamarind, Powder. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Tamarind 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 one active ingredient: tamarind powder. Tamarind is a tropical fruit used in traditional medicine and cooking for its tart flavor and potential health effects.

It has no inactive fillers or other ingredients listed.

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 Tamarind's overall clinical evidence instead.

Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports Tamarind 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: Dry eye — rated "Possibly Effective" (Natural Medicines).
  • On file: Fluorosis — rated "Possibly Effective" (Natural Medicines).

The evidence for tamarind varies depending on what you're using it for. It's possibly effective for dry eye and fluorosis (a tooth condition from excess fluoride).

For knee pain, common cold, and constipation, we don't hold enough reliable evidence to rate how well it works. Tamarind appeared possibly ineffective for premature ejaculation in the data we reviewed.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Tamarind

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.

Tamarind is generally well tolerated when eaten as a food in normal amounts. However, the safety data on large medicinal or supplement doses isn't well established, so avoid high doses without talking to your doctor or pharmacist first.

No adverse effects are documented in our data. Pregnancy and lactation safety information isn't on file for tamarind — talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Tamarind

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 — Tamarind.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 130 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.

Check before taking this if you use ibuprofen, aspirin, or antidiabetes drugs. Tamarind can increase how much ibuprofen and aspirin your body absorbs, raising their effects and side effects.

It may also lower your blood sugar further if you're on diabetes medication, so your doctor may need to adjust your dose.

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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 some safety-information gaps remain.

Tamarind powder may help with dry eye or fluorosis, though the evidence is modest. If you take ibuprofen, aspirin, or diabetes medication, you'll want to check with your doctor or pharmacist before adding this — tamarind can change how these drugs work.

Stick to food amounts unless your healthcare provider says otherwise.

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 Tamarind Powder, straight from the product label.

Brand TerraVita Premium Collection
Barcode (UPC) 064435215071
Net contents 4 Ounce(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Apr 21, 2023
DSLD ID 290160
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 Tamarind 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
064435215071
IngredientAmount% DV
Tamarind, 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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Tamarind Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Tamarind 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.

Tamarind, Powder

Interacts with
130 drugs
1000 mg per serving

Tamarind is a tangy tropical fruit widely used in cooking and traditional medicine, mainly for digestion and as a mild laxative. While it is a nutriti...

Tamarind, Powder monograph & interactions
Interaction report

Tamarind Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection Drug Interactions

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130Drugs
130 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Tamarind 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.

Tamarind, Powder3 drug types · 130 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, tamarind seed extract might have additive effects when used with antidiabetes drugs.
Animal research suggests that an extract of tamarind seed can reduce fasting blood glucose levels. Monitor blood glucose levels closely. Dose adjustments might be necessary.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Aspirin

Theoretically, tamarind fruit extract might increase the effects and side effects of aspirin.
Taking tamarind fruit extract as a component of millet porridge concurrently with aspirin seems to increase aspirin absorption and blood levels.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Ibuprofen (Advil, Others)

Theoretically, tamarind fruit extract might increase the effects and side effects of ibuprofen.
Taking tamarind fruit extract as a component of millet porridge concurrently with ibuprofen seems to increase ibuprofen absorption and blood levels.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
The maker

Brand information

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

TerraVita Premium Collection

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Name
TerraVita Fine Whole Herbs
City
Brampton
State
Ontario
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Tamarind Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection: Common Questions

Does Tamarind Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Tamarind Powder has a known interaction with 130 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Tamarind 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 tamarind powder help my dry eyes?
Tamarind is possibly effective for dry eye based on the evidence we have, which is a modest rating — it may help, but more research would strengthen that conclusion. Talk with your eye doctor about whether it's right for your situation.
Can I take this if I'm on blood sugar medication?
You should check with your doctor or pharmacist first. Tamarind may lower blood sugar further on top of your medication, so your dose might need adjusting and your blood sugar will need close monitoring.
Is tamarind safe to take every day?
Food amounts of tamarind are generally well tolerated, but large medicinal or supplement doses haven't been well studied for safety. Stick to the amounts recommended on the label, and talk with your pharmacist or doctor if you're taking it regularly.
What's tamarind, exactly?
Tamarind is a tropical fruit with a tart taste, used in cooking and traditional medicine. This product is tamarind powder — just the dried, ground fruit.
Can I take this with ibuprofen?
You should check with your doctor or pharmacist first. Tamarind may increase how much ibuprofen your body absorbs, which could boost both its effects and its side effects.

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Sources & How We Checked

Tamarind 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.

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The 3 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.

Tamarind 3 references
  1. Garba M, Yakasai IA, Bakare MT, Munir HY. Effect of Tamarindus indica. L on the bioavailability of ibuprofen in healthy human volunteers. Eur J Drug Metab Pharmacokinet 2003;28:179-84.
  2. Mustapha A, Yakasai IA, Abdu Aguye I. Effect of Tamarindus indica L. on the bioavailability of aspirin in healthy human volunteers. Eur J Drug Metab Pharmacokinet 1996;21:223-6.
  3. Maiti, R., Jana, D., Das, U. K., and Ghosh, D. Antidiabetic effect of aqueous extract of seed of Tamarindus indica in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. J Ethnopharmacol. 2004;92(1):85-91. PubMed

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