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Dietary supplement

Organic Lemongrass Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Zongle Therapeutics

Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Organic Lemongrass is a dietary supplement by Zongle Therapeutics 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. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Organic Lemongrass by Zongle Therapeutics

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, supplied as a liquid. The inactive ingredient is lemongrass oil, steam-distilled — the same botanical delivered in a concentrated form.

Does it work?

Not established
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 established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use — see Lemongrass's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: support healthy digestion and skin health.
  • We looked for evidence on: Abdominal pain, Nausea and vomiting, Gastrointestinal upset, Skin irritation.
  • The closest evidence on file: Lemongrass is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Nausea and vomiting (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Lemongrass is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Abdominal pain.

The evidence for lemongrass is insufficient across all the uses listed in our data — headache, common cold, cough, diabetes, epilepsy, and fatigue. That means the research available isn't strong enough yet to confirm whether it works for any of these purposes.

You won't find a solid yes or no in what we hold.

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 in food amounts is likely safe, but this product is a concentrated liquid extract — a medicinal form with much less safety data behind it. The safety profile for concentrated amounts isn't well established, and traditional concerns suggest avoiding medicinal doses.

Because you're getting a potent extract here, it's worth discussing with your doctor or pharmacist, especially if you take any medications. During pregnancy, lemongrass is rated likely unsafe, so you should avoid this product if you're pregnant.

There isn't enough data on lactation (breastfeeding) to know either way; talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're nursing.

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 this product, double-check your medications for interactions with pentobarbital and other barbiturate sedatives (Moderate severity), as well as drugs that are CYP3A4 substrates or glucuronidated drugs — both Moderate severity. The 709-medication count reflects how many individual drugs fall into these categories.

Your doctor or pharmacist can look up your specific prescriptions using the interaction checker on this page.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and some safety-information gaps remain.

This concentrated lemongrass liquid has Moderate interactions with a large number of medications, particularly those processed by your liver. If you take any prescription drugs — especially heart, cholesterol, anti-rejection, or sedative medications — check them against the interaction tool on this page before using it.

Anyone who is pregnant should avoid it. Have a conversation with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product fits your individual situation.

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 22, 2022.

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 Organic Lemongrass, straight from the product label.

Brand Zongle Therapeutics
Barcode (UPC) 856426006290
Net contents 1 Fluid Ounce(s); 30 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Sep 22, 2022
DSLD ID 276635
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic, Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Organic Lemongrass by Zongle Therapeutics, 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 Drop(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Drop(s)
Servings per container
500
UPC/BARCODE
856426006290
IngredientAmount% DV
Lemongrass60 mg--

Other ingredients: Lemongrass Oil, Steam-Distilled

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

For aromatic, topical or internal use.

For internal use dilute one drop in 4 fl. oz. of liquid. Dilute for kids or sensitive skin.

Formulation

USDA Certified Organic

Supports healthy digestion Adds subtle citrus flavor to cuisine Provides a soothing massage Purifying and toning to the skin Refreshing and deodorizing

Therapeutic Grade

GMO free Artificial ingredients free Paraben free Pesticide free Preservatives free Gluten free

Vegan

Origin: India Bottled in USA

Certified Organic by GCIAOCP

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Precautions

Caution: Possible skin sensitivity.

Keep out of reach of children.

If you are pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor's care, consult your physician.

Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas.

Formula

Cymbopogon flexuosus

FDA Statement of Identity

Essential Oil Supplement

Seals/Symbols

USDA Organic

See for yourself

Organic Lemongrass by Zongle Therapeutics label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Organic Lemongrass by Zongle Therapeutics

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

Serving size1 Drop(s) Dosage formLiquid Servings per container500 Amounts shown are per serving.

Lemongrass

Interacts with
708 drugs
60 mg 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...

Lemongrass monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Lemongrass Oil, Steam-Distilled. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Organic Lemongrass by Zongle Therapeutics Drug Interactions

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708Drugs
708 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Organic 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.

Lemongrass3 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
The maker

Brand information

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

Zongle Therapeutics

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Name
Zongle Therapeutics LLC
City
Norcross
State
GA
ZipCode
30093
Web Address
www.zongletherapeutics.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Organic Lemongrass by Zongle Therapeutics: Common Questions

Does Organic Lemongrass by Zongle Therapeutics interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Organic 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?
Organic 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.
Is lemongrass safe to use during pregnancy?
No — lemongrass is rated likely unsafe in pregnancy, so you should avoid this product if you're pregnant. If you're planning to become pregnant or are already pregnant, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.
What is lemongrass actually used for?
Lemongrass has been studied for headache, common cold, cough, diabetes, epilepsy, and fatigue. However, the evidence for any of these uses isn't strong enough yet to say whether it works. We don't have reliable data supporting its effectiveness.
Is this product safe if I'm not taking medications?
Even without medications, the safety data for this concentrated liquid extract is limited. Our facts recommend avoiding medicinal amounts of lemongrass due to sparse safety information. Stick to occasional food-based lemongrass rather than concentrated supplements unless your doctor advises otherwise.
Why does lemongrass interact with so many drugs?
Lemongrass affects how your liver breaks down medications — specifically the CYP3A4 pathway and the glucuronidation process. Since many different drugs use these pathways to leave your body, changes in how fast they're cleared can affect how well they work or how strong their side effects are.
What's in this product besides lemongrass?
The only active ingredient is lemongrass in liquid form. The inactive ingredient is lemongrass oil that's been steam-distilled — so you're getting a concentrated botanical extract.

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Sources & How We Checked

Organic 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

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