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Lemongrass Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herbal Terra

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Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 23, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Lemongrass 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

Lemongrass is a dietary supplement by Herbal Terra with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for digestive upset, anxiety and stress, antimicrobial/antifungal.Based on those ingredients, 708 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Lemongrass Stalk 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 Lemongrass 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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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: lemongrass stalk extract in a concentrated liquid form. The extract is suspended in alcohol, water, and glycerin.

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 Lemongrass product and its label doesn't state a use — see Lemongrass'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 lemongrass isn't established in the data we hold. It's been studied for headache, common cold, cough, diabetes, epilepsy, and fatigue, but the reliability of those studies isn't there yet — we can't rate whether it works for any of these uses.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Lemongrass

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.

Lemongrass is likely safe in food amounts — like when you use it to flavor tea or cooking. But this is a concentrated liquid extract, and concentrated forms have much less safety data behind them.

The safety notes advise against medicinal or concentrated amounts due to limited information and traditional concerns. No adverse effects from trials are on file.

There's no pregnancy or breastfeeding safety data available for this ingredient, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using it if you're pregnant, nursing, or planning either.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Lemongrass

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 — Lemongrass.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 709 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 any drugs your liver breaks down using the CYP3A4 enzyme, and any that are cleared through glucuronidation. Also check if you're taking pentobarbital (Nembutal).

Because lemongrass affects major enzyme systems, the interaction tool on this page is essential before you start.

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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 some safety-information gaps remain.

Lemongrass extract interacts with a broad range of medications through multiple liver pathways. If you take any prescription drugs — especially those metabolized by your liver — you need to check them against this product before starting.

Talk to your pharmacist about your full medication list.

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 Sep 25, 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 Lemongrass, straight from the product label.

Brand Herbal Terra
Barcode (UPC) 7238360331332
Net contents 2 Fluid Ounce(s); 60 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Sep 25, 2025
DSLD ID 325172
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 Lemongrass 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
7238360331332
IngredientAmount% DV
Lemongrass Stalk Extract, Dry983 mg--

Other ingredients: Alcohol, Water, Glycerin

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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

Organic alcohol

No artificial ingredients, color additives, fillers or binders.

Natural Gluten free

Formula

Cymbopogon citratus

Organic alcohol

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

Seals/Symbols

Made in USA

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Lemongrass by Herbal Terra label

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Lemongrass label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Lemongrass 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.

Lemongrass Stalk Extract, Dry

Interacts with
708 drugs
983 mg per serving Form: Cymbopogon citratus Stalk Extract, Dry

Lemongrass is a fragrant tropical grass widely used as a cooking herb, a tea, and an aromatherapy oil. It is generally considered safe in the small am...

Lemongrass Stalk Extract, Dry monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Lemongrass by Herbal Terra Drug Interactions

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708Drugs
708 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Lemongrass Stalk Extract, Dry 708

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Lemongrass interact with 708 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Lemongrass interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Lemongrass Stalk Extract, Dry

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Lemongrass 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.

Lemongrass Stalk Extract, Dry3 drug types · 708 drugs

Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates

Theoretically, lemongrass might decrease the metabolism of CYP3A4 substrates.
Animal research shows that lemongrass and its constituent citral inhibit CYP3A4.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Glucuronidated Drugs

Theoretically, lemongrass might increase the clearance and decrease the levels of glucuronidated drugs.
Animal research shows that lemongrass and its constituent citral induce uridine diphosphoglucuronosyl transferase (UGT), the major phase 2 enzyme that is responsible for glucuronidation.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Pentobarbital (Nembutal)

Theoretically, lemongrass might increase the effects and adverse effects of pentobarbital.
Animal research shows that high doses of lemongrass essential oil increases sleep time and decreases time to fall asleep in animals administered pentobarbital.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Lemongrass Stalk Extract, Dry full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

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

Herbal Terra

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Name
Herbal Terra LLC
Phone Number
+18083857868
Web Address
herbalterra.com
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Lemongrass by Herbal Terra: Common Questions

Does Lemongrass by Herbal Terra interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Lemongrass has a known interaction with 708 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Lemongrass 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.
Does this lemongrass extract actually work for anything?
The evidence isn't established yet. It's been studied for headache, common cold, cough, diabetes, epilepsy, and fatigue, but we don't have enough reliable data to say whether it works for any of these.
Is it safe to use this concentrated liquid every day?
Not enough is known about safety with daily concentrated use. Lemongrass is safe in food amounts, but this is a concentrated extract, and concentrated forms haven't been studied enough. Stick to occasional use and talk with your pharmacist if you're considering daily doses.
Can I use this while I'm pregnant?
There isn't enough data to know either way. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using it if you're pregnant or breastfeeding — they can weigh your situation and advise you.
What's the difference between using lemongrass as food and this liquid extract?
Food amounts of lemongrass are likely safe. This concentrated liquid extract hasn't been studied as thoroughly, and the safety concerns are greater with medicinal or concentrated amounts. Your pharmacist can help you understand if this product fits your needs.
Why does this interact with so many medications?
Lemongrass affects two major liver enzyme systems — CYP3A4 and glucuronidation — that your body uses to break down hundreds of different drugs. That's why the interaction count is so high; it's not that each ingredient interacts with many drugs, but that it changes how your liver handles broad drug categories.

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The Full Monographs Behind Lemongrass’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Lemongrass

Interacts with 708 drugs

Lemongrass is a fragrant tropical grass widely used as a cooking herb, a tea, and an aromatherapy oil. It is generally considered safe in the small amounts used in food, but most of its clai...

Read the full Lemongrass monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Lemongrass'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 2 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.

Lemongrass 2 references
  1. McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
  2. Li CC, Yu HF, Chang CH, Liu YT, Yao HT. Effects of lemongrass oil and citral on hepatic drug-metabolizing enzymes, oxidative stress, and acetaminophen toxicity in rats. J Food Drug Anal 2018;26(1):432-8. PubMed

See these in context on the Lemongrass 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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