Bamboo Extract Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Herbadiet
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Bamboo Extract 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
Bamboo Extract is a dietary supplement by Herbadiet with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for source of silica for hair, skin, and nails, bone and joint support, general nutrition (cooked shoots as food).Based on those ingredients, 5 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Bamboo extract powder. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Bamboo Extract by Herbadiet
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.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: bamboo extract powder. Bamboo is a plant whose shoots are eaten in many cuisines around the world, and the extract concentrates compounds from those shoots.
There are no inactive fillers or other ingredients listed in this formulation.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence for bamboo extract's effectiveness at preventing tooth decay (dental caries) is insufficient to rate — we don't have reliable research backing that claim yet. If you're considering this product for that purpose, the science hasn't caught up to determine whether it actually works.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Bamboo shoots eaten as food are generally well tolerated after they're properly cooked, but supplement safety hasn't been well studied. Raw shoots can be toxic.
The shoots naturally contain cyanide compounds that are normally eliminated through boiling, fermentation, or steam drying, though improper processing could leave them present. Topical contact with bamboo shoots has been reported to cause a skin rash in at least one person.
Because concentrated bamboo extract safety data is limited, the evidence advises against use during pregnancy and against concentrated extracts while breastfeeding unless your doctor has cleared it.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
If you take an antithyroid drug for an overactive thyroid, check with your doctor or pharmacist first — bamboo extract may increase how those medications work and raise the risk of side effects.
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.
Bamboo extract is a single-ingredient powder that people sometimes use to support dental health, but the evidence for that benefit isn't established yet. If you take an antithyroid drug, you'll want to check with your doctor or pharmacist before adding this — long-term use could strengthen those medications' effects.
Talk it over with your own healthcare provider about whether it's right for you.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Feb 25, 2021.
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
General information
Key facts about Bamboo Extract, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Herbadiet |
|---|---|
| Net contents | 0 Not Present |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Feb 25, 2021 |
| DSLD ID | 244290 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Powder |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Bamboo Extract by Herbadiet, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Bamboo extract powder | 300 mg | -- |
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Formulation
Supports Skin, Hair & Nails Health
Free of fillers, binders, artificial ingredients, dairy, soy, wheat, gluten, yeast
V Vegan
Ethically Sourced Scientifically Tested Premium Grade Ingredients
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: As a dietary supplement, take up to 600mg daily, or as directed by physician.
Precautions
Keep out of reach of children.
Warning: Pregnant or lactating women should consult your physician before use.
Storage
Store in a dry, cool & dark.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
General Statements
Batch No. ARK-P48
Formula
Standardized Extract Powder Derived from Bambusa Vulgaris Stems
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Bamboo Extract by Herbadiet label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Bamboo Extract by Herbadiet
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size300 mg Dosage formPowder Amounts shown are per serving.
Bamboo extract powder
Interacts with5 drugs
Bamboo is a giant grass whose shoots are eaten as food and whose leaves and silica-rich extracts are sold as supplements, often for hair, skin, nail,...
Bamboo extract powder monograph & interactionsBamboo Extract by Herbadiet Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Bamboo Extract by Herbadiet does interact with one medication type we've documented.
The main concern is with antithyroid drugs — the medications people take to treat an overactive thyroid. Long-term use of bamboo might amp up how these drugs work, raising the risk of side effects and potentially tipping you into an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Animal studies show bamboo can lower thyroid hormone levels when taken regularly over time, though this hasn't been confirmed in humans yet.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Bamboo extract is a single-ingredient product, and antithyroid drugs are the only medication type with documented interactions in our data. Altogether, these interactions span 5 individual medications.
If you take an antithyroid drug, run it through the medication checker on this page before starting bamboo, and touch base with your doctor or pharmacist first.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Bamboo Extract interact with 5 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Bamboo Extract interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Bamboo extract powder
CarbimazoleNeo-Mercazole
How Carbimazole interacts with Bamboo Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bamboo Extract PowderAntithyroid Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, long-term bamboo use might increase the effects and adverse effects of antithyroid drugs, possibly leading to hypothyroidism.
Read the full Bamboo Extract Powder + Carbimazole interactionMethenamine MandelateMandelamine, Methimazole
How Methenamine Mandelate interacts with Bamboo Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bamboo Extract PowderAntithyroid Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, long-term bamboo use might increase the effects and adverse effects of antithyroid drugs, possibly leading to hypothyroidism.
Read the full Bamboo Extract Powder + Methenamine Mandelate interactionMethimazoleTapazole
How Methimazole interacts with Bamboo Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bamboo Extract PowderAntithyroid Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, long-term bamboo use might increase the effects and adverse effects of antithyroid drugs, possibly leading to hypothyroidism.
Read the full Bamboo Extract Powder + Methimazole interactionPotassium Iodide (prescription Drug)Thyro-Block
How Potassium Iodide (prescription Drug) interacts with Bamboo Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bamboo Extract PowderAntithyroid Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, long-term bamboo use might increase the effects and adverse effects of antithyroid drugs, possibly leading to hypothyroidism.
Read the full Bamboo Extract Powder + Potassium Iodide (prescription Drug) interactionPropylthiouracil, PtuPropylthiouracil
How Propylthiouracil, Ptu interacts with Bamboo Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bamboo Extract PowderAntithyroid Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, long-term bamboo use might increase the effects and adverse effects of antithyroid drugs, possibly leading to hypothyroidism.
Read the full Bamboo Extract Powder + Propylthiouracil, Ptu interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Bamboo Extract 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.
Bamboo extract powder
Antithyroid Drugs
Theoretically, long-term bamboo use might increase the effects and adverse effects of antithyroid drugs, possibly leading to hypothyroidism.
Animal research suggests that long-term consumption of bamboo shoot can decrease thyroid peroxidase activity, as well as levels of thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). This effect has not yet been reported in humans.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Bamboo Extract, from the product label.
Herbadiet
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- Arkure Health Care
- Street Address
- 11, Sector - 14
- City
- Rohtak
- State
- Haryana
- ZipCode
- 124001
- Web Address
- www.herbadiet.in
Bamboo Extract by Herbadiet: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Bamboo Extract’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Bamboo Extract'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.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
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 4 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.
Bamboo 4 references
- Chandra AK, Ghosh D, Mukhopadhyay S, et al. Effect of bamboo shoot, Bambusa arundinacea (Retz.) Willd. on thyroid status under conditions of varying iodine intake in rats. Indian J Exp Biol 2004;42(8):781-786.
- Kitajima T. Contact allergy caused by bamboo shoots. Contact Dermatitis 1986;15(2):100-102. PubMed
- Sang-A-Gad P, Guharat S, Wananukul W. A mass cyanide poisoning from pickling bamboo shoots. Clin Toxicol (Phila). 2011 Nov;49(9):834-9. PubMed
- Satya S, Bal LM, Singhal P, Naik SN. Bamboo shoot processing: food quality and safety aspect (a review). Trends in Food Sci. Technol. 2010;21(4):181-9. DOI
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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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