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Lemongrass Leaves Powder Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Bixa Botanical

Lemongrass Leaves Powder label
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Powder 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 Lemongrass Leaves 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

Lemongrass Leaves Powder is a dietary supplement by Bixa Botanical 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 Cymbopogon citratus powder. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Lemongrass Leaves Powder by Bixa Botanical

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 powder (Cymbopogon citratus). There are no inactive ingredients listed.

Lemongrass is a tropical grass traditionally used in herbal preparations and cooking.

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 detoxification and refreshment.
  • Our graded evidence for these ingredients doesn't cover that particular purpose.

The evidence we hold does not establish reliable effectiveness for any of the conditions lemongrass powder has been used for — including headache, common cold, cough, diabetes, epilepsy, and fatigue. The data we have rates all of these as having insufficient reliable evidence to rate.

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 the amounts you'd get from food and flavoring, but the safety data on concentrated extracts and powders is limited. The safety notes caution against medicinal or concentrated amounts due to that limited information and traditional safety concerns.

Pregnancy safety data rates lemongrass as likely unsafe, so avoid it if you're pregnant; there is no reliable lactation data on file, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist about breastfeeding.

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.

Before taking lemongrass powder, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take any medications broken down by the CYP3A4 enzyme in your liver (including many heart, cholesterol, and immune drugs), drugs cleared through glucuronidation, or pentobarbital. No interactions are documented for other ingredients in this product — we hold data only on the lemongrass itself.

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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.

This powder is a single-ingredient product that interacts with a very large number of medications through two major pathways in your liver. If you take any prescription drugs — especially those for the heart, cholesterol, immunity, or mood — you should check them against this product with your own doctor or pharmacist before you start.

Pregnancy is a caution as well.

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 Jun 23, 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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Lemongrass Leaves Powder, straight from the product label.

Brand Bixa Botanical
Barcode (UPC) 8904289001555
Net contents 200 Gram(s); 7 oz
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jun 23, 2021
DSLD ID 249473
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Kosher, Women (not pregnant or lactating)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Lemongrass Leaves Powder by Bixa Botanical, 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:
3 Gram(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
3 Gram(s)
Servings per container
66
UPC/BARCODE
8904289001555
IngredientAmount% DV
Cymbopogon citratus powder3 Gram(s)--

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: One-two teaspoon with warm water daily after food or as directed by your health practitioner.

General Statements

Batch no.: Best before: Mfg. lic. no: MP25D/14/318

Over 140 years of quality trust More than a company, Bixa Botanical is a dream-to share the collective knowledge of five generations of a family with the world; secrets of herbal healing that have been painstakingly accumulated over the last 140 years. Over 500 varieties of herbs are exclusively cleaned, processed and packed in the company's ultra-modern inhouse facilities.

Brand IP Statement(s)

Trademark of Bixa Botanical INC, USA

Formulation

Supports de-toxification & refreshment

Vegan

NON GMO

Product of India

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Food Supplement

FDA Disclaimer Statement

Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and this product is a herbal food supplement and not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.

Precautions

Warning: Consuming this product can expose you to chemicals including lead which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.p65warnings.ca.gov/food.

This product is not intended for use by those with a serious medical condition or pregnant or lactating women. Consult your physician before use.

Do not use if seal is broken.

Keep out of reach of children.

Storage

Store in cool and dry place.

Seals/Symbols

GMP Certified

Formula

KLBD

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Lemongrass Leaves Powder by Bixa Botanical label

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Lemongrass Leaves Powder label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Lemongrass Leaves Powder by Bixa Botanical

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

Serving size3 Gram(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container66 Amounts shown are per serving.

Cymbopogon citratus powder

Interacts with
708 drugs
3 Gram(s) per serving

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...

Cymbopogon citratus powder monograph & interactions
Interaction report

Lemongrass Leaves Powder by Bixa Botanical Drug Interactions

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708Drugs
708 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Cymbopogon citratus powder 708

Individual Drug Interactions

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

1 of the 1 ingredient in Lemongrass Leaves Powder interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Cymbopogon citratus powder

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Lemongrass Leaves 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.

Cymbopogon citratus powder3 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
Cymbopogon citratus powder full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

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

Bixa Botanical

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Name
S.A. Herbal Bioactives LLP
Street Address
Plot No: 101, Sector - 1
City
Pithampur, Dist. Dhar (M.P)
ZipCode
454 775
Phone Number
+91 22 2783 1232
Web Address
www.bixabotanical.com
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Lemongrass Leaves Powder by Bixa Botanical: Common Questions

Does Lemongrass Leaves Powder by Bixa Botanical interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Lemongrass Leaves Powder 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 Leaves 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.
Is lemongrass powder safe to use while pregnant?
The safety data rates lemongrass as likely unsafe during pregnancy, so you should avoid it if you're expecting. Talk with your doctor before taking it.
Does lemongrass powder actually work for colds, headaches, or diabetes?
The evidence we have doesn't establish that it works reliably for any of those uses — or for cough, epilepsy, or fatigue. The data rates all of them as having insufficient reliable evidence to rate.
Is this powder safe in food amounts versus medicinal amounts?
Lemongrass in food amounts appears likely safe, but medicinal or concentrated powder should be avoided due to limited safety data. Stick to occasional food use rather than taking it as a supplement.
Why does this product interact with so many medications?
Lemongrass affects two major pathways in your liver that break down hundreds of different drugs — one pathway that slows drug clearance and another that speeds it up. That's why the interaction list is so long.
What's in this product besides lemongrass?
This is a single-ingredient product with just lemongrass powder. There are no fillers or other inactive ingredients listed.

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The Full Monographs Behind Lemongrass Leaves Powder’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 Leaves 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 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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