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Bamboo Shavings Alcohol Free Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herbal Terra

Bamboo Shavings Alcohol Free label
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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 Bamboo Shavings Alcohol Free 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

Bamboo Shavings Alcohol Free is a dietary supplement by Herbal Terra 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 Leaf Extract, Dry. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Bamboo Shavings Alcohol Free by Herbal Terra

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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Generated from HelloPharmacist’s pharmacist-curated databases and editorial rules · Last generated Jul 11, 2026

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: bamboo leaf extract in dried form. Bamboo leaf extract is the concentrated plant material used in traditional wellness practices.

The liquid also contains glycerin and water as inactive ingredients—these are just carriers and excipients to make the supplement drinkable.

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 Bamboo product and its label doesn't state a use — see Bamboo'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 bamboo leaf extract and dental health is insufficient to rate in our data. We don't have reliable evidence yet that it works for that purpose, so we can't tell you what to expect.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Bamboo

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.

Bamboo shoots themselves are eaten in many cuisines when properly cooked, but supplement safety hasn't been well studied. Raw shoots can be toxic.

The safety data on concentrated bamboo supplements is limited, especially during pregnancy—the data advises against using concentrated forms while pregnant. While breastfeeding, safety is unknown; concentrated extracts should be avoided unless your doctor clears it.

Bamboo shoots contain cyanide compounds, but these are eliminated during normal cooking and processing methods used for supplements. Topical contact with raw bamboo has rarely caused skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Bamboo

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 — Bamboo.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 5 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.

If you take antithyroid drugs (Moderate severity), check with your pharmacist before starting this product. The long-term effects on thyroid medication haven't been fully studied in people, so it's worth a quick conversation to make sure it's safe for your situation.

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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.

This supplement is for people interested in bamboo leaf extract as part of their wellness routine, but the evidence for its benefits isn't well established in our data. If you take antithyroid medication, talk to your pharmacist first—this product might affect how those drugs work.

Pregnant or breastfeeding? Check with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this is right for you.

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 Nov 22, 2024.

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 Bamboo Shavings Alcohol Free, straight from the product label.

Brand Herbal Terra
Barcode (UPC) 7238360728354
Net contents 2 Fluid Ounce(s); 60 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Nov 22, 2024
DSLD ID 323944
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Bamboo Shavings Alcohol Free by Herbal Terra, 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:
1 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 mL
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
7238360728354
IngredientAmount% DV
Bamboo Leaf Extract, Dry1156 mg--

Other ingredients: Glycerin, Water

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Shake well before use. Adults take up to 30 drops (1 mL, one full squeeze of the dropper bulb) in 3-4 fl. oz. of juice or water up to 4 times a day.

Precautions

We recommend to seek expert medical advice before taking. May have contraindications and cause adverse reaction.

Consult a physician before giving to children under 18, before using during pregnancy, if nursing, or if you are on any medications.

Consult a physician before giving to children under 18, before using during pregnancy, if nursing, or if you are on any medications. Keep out of the reach of children!

Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredients.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry, dark place.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

This product has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Formulation

cGMP Made in compliance with cGMP 21 CFR 111 in an FDA registered and inspected facility.

Sugar free

Expertly extracted 100% natural Premium product

No alcohol (ethyl), artificial ingredients, color additives, fillers or binders.

Natural Gluten free

Formula

Bambusae caulis

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

General Statements

Organic raw material.

Seals/Symbols

Made in USA

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Bamboo Shavings Alcohol Free by Herbal Terra label

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Bamboo Shavings Alcohol Free label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Bamboo Shavings Alcohol Free by Herbal Terra

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

Serving size1 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.

Bamboo Leaf Extract, Dry

Interacts with
5 drugs
1156 mg per serving Form: Bambusae Caulis

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 Leaf Extract, Dry monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Glycerin, Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Bamboo Shavings Alcohol Free by Herbal Terra Drug Interactions

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5Drugs
5 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Bamboo Leaf Extract, Dry 5

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Bamboo Shavings Alcohol Free interact with 5 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Bamboo Shavings Alcohol Free interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Bamboo Leaf Extract, Dry

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Bamboo Shavings Alcohol Free 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 Leaf Extract, Dry1 drug type · 5 drugs

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.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Bamboo Leaf Extract, Dry full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Bamboo Shavings Alcohol Free, from the product label.

Herbal Terra

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Name
Herbal Terra LLC
Phone Number
+18083857868
Web Address
herbalterra.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Bamboo Shavings Alcohol Free by Herbal Terra: Common Questions

Does Bamboo Shavings Alcohol Free by Herbal Terra interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Bamboo Shavings Alcohol Free has a known interaction with 5 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Bamboo Shavings Alcohol Free 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.
Is bamboo leaf extract safe to take during pregnancy?
The safety data advises against using concentrated bamboo supplements during pregnancy because there isn't enough study of them in pregnant people. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice on whether this product is right for you.
Can I use this while breastfeeding?
Safety during breastfeeding is unknown. The data recommends avoiding concentrated bamboo extracts unless your doctor has cleared it. Check with your pharmacist or doctor before starting.
What is bamboo leaf extract used for?
Bamboo leaf extract is used in traditional wellness practices, though the evidence for specific health benefits like dental health isn't well established yet in our data.
Is this product made from raw bamboo?
No. This is a processed extract. Raw bamboo shoots can be toxic, but supplements like this one use properly processed forms where harmful compounds have been eliminated through cooking, fermentation, or drying methods.
Does this contain any added fillers?
Yes—it has glycerin and water as inactive ingredients to make it a drinkable liquid. These are excipients, not active ingredients; they help deliver the bamboo extract.

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The Full Monographs Behind Bamboo Shavings Alcohol Free’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Bamboo

Interacts with 5 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, and bone support. Solid human evidence f...

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Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Bamboo Shavings Alcohol Free'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 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
  1. 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.
  2. Kitajima T. Contact allergy caused by bamboo shoots. Contact Dermatitis 1986;15(2):100-102. PubMed
  3. 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
  4. 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

See these in context on the Bamboo monograph →

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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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