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Bamboo Tabashir Sap Powder Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Materia Organica

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Powder Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 30, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Bamboo Tabashir Sap 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

Bamboo Tabashir Sap Powder is a dietary supplement by Materia Organica 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 Tabashir 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 Tabashir Sap Powder by Materia Organica

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: Bamboo Tabashir Extract in powder form. Tabashir is a silica-rich secretion found in bamboo plants and has been used in traditional medicine.

There are no inactive ingredients listed for this product.

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

We hold no graded evidence for this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: supports mobility, hair, skin and health.
  • We looked for evidence on: hair and nails, skin health, bone and joint support.
  • Our graded evidence for these ingredients doesn't cover that particular purpose.

The evidence we hold for bamboo tabashir and dental caries (cavities) is insufficient to rate it — we don't have reliable data showing whether it works for that purpose or how well. If you're considering this for dental health, talk with your dentist or pharmacist about what the current evidence supports.

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.

Properly cooked bamboo shoots are widely eaten as food, but supplement safety hasn't been well studied. Raw shoots can be toxic, so sourcing and processing matter.

Bamboo shoots contain cyanide compounds naturally, though proper boiling, fermentation, or steam drying removes the harmful hydrogen cyanide. There's not enough safety data on concentrated bamboo supplements in pregnancy — the evidence advises against using them during pregnancy.

Safety while breastfeeding is unknown; avoid concentrated extracts unless your doctor clears it. Rarely, bamboo shoots have caused contact dermatitis in some people.

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 (medications that reduce thyroid hormone levels), check your specific medication name before starting this product — there's a moderate interaction concern around long-term use. We couldn't fully assess other medication interactions because interaction data is limited for this ingredient.

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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 is a single-ingredient supplement with very limited evidence and sparse safety data in concentrated form. If you take antithyroid medication, you'll want to check with your pharmacist first.

Pregnant or breastfeeding? The data suggests avoiding concentrated bamboo supplements — talk to your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.

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 May 21, 2025.

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 Tabashir Sap Powder, straight from the product label.

Brand Materia Organica
Barcode (UPC) BAM4387-100g
Net contents 3.5 Ounce(s); 100 Gram(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD May 21, 2025
DSLD ID 332139
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Bamboo Tabashir Sap Powder by Materia Organica, 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:
300 mg
Maximum serving Sizes:
300 mg
Servings per container
100
UPC/BARCODE
BAM4387-100g
IngredientAmount% DV
Bamboo Tabashir Extract, Powder300 mg--

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Label statements
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Formula

Bamboo Sap Powder, No Leaves or Stems Over 70% Naturally Occurring Silica Bioavailable plant based minerals

Star (Kosher)

Formulation

Supports Mobility, Hair, Skin and Health Micronized for better absorption

No Additives, Fillers, or Other Ingredients Non-GMO, Vegetarian /Vegan, Non-Irradiated No Pesticides or Petroleum Solvents Used

Non-GMO, Vegetarian /Vegan, Non-Irradiated

Processed in a state-of-the-art facility with FSSC 22000, WHO GMP Certifications. Tested in independent 3rd-party US labs.

Product of India

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: 300 mg daily, mixed into your favorite smoothie or beverage. Can also be encapsulated.

Precautions

Keep out of reach of children.

Storage

Store in sealed container in a dry, cool area.

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.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Seals/Symbols

Star (Kosher)

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Bamboo Tabashir Sap Powder by Materia Organica label

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Bamboo Tabashir Sap Powder label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Bamboo Tabashir Sap Powder by Materia Organica

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

Serving size300 mg Dosage formPowder Servings per container100 Amounts shown are per serving.

Bamboo Tabashir Extract, Powder

Interacts with
5 drugs
300 mg per serving

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 Tabashir Extract, Powder monograph & interactions
Interaction report

Bamboo Tabashir Sap Powder by Materia Organica Drug Interactions

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5 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Bamboo Tabashir Extract, Powder 5

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Bamboo Tabashir Sap Powder interact with 5 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Bamboo Tabashir Sap Powder interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Bamboo Tabashir Extract, Powder

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Bamboo Tabashir Sap 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.

Bamboo Tabashir Extract, Powder1 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 Tabashir Extract, Powder full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Bamboo Tabashir Sap Powder, from the product label.

Materia Organica

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Name
Materia Organica
City
Quitman
State
TX
ZipCode
75783
Phone Number
800-613-6311
Web Address
www.MateriaOrganica.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Bamboo Tabashir Sap Powder by Materia Organica: Common Questions

Does Bamboo Tabashir Sap Powder by Materia Organica interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Bamboo Tabashir Sap Powder 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 Tabashir Sap 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 this while pregnant?
There isn't enough safety data on concentrated bamboo supplements in pregnancy, and the evidence we have advises against using them. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about what's right for you.
Is this safe to take while breastfeeding?
Safety while breastfeeding is unknown. The data we hold advises avoiding concentrated bamboo extracts unless your doctor has cleared it. Check with your pharmacist or doctor before starting.
Will this help prevent cavities?
We don't have reliable evidence showing whether bamboo tabashir works for dental caries. If cavity prevention is your goal, ask your dentist what's proven to help.
Is raw bamboo safe in this powder?
Raw bamboo shoots can be toxic. Proper processing — boiling, fermentation, or steam drying — removes harmful compounds. We can't verify how this product was processed from the label alone, so check with the manufacturer if that matters to you.
What is bamboo tabashir?
Tabashir is a silica-rich secretion found inside bamboo plants. It's been used in traditional medicine, but modern research on concentrated supplements is limited.

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The Full Monographs Behind Bamboo Tabashir Sap Powder’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 Tabashir Sap 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 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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