Organic Lemongrass Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Organic 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
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.
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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.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
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
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.
How safe is it?
Some data gaps
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.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
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.
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.
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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
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 |
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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
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Lemongrass | 60 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Lemongrass Oil, Steam-Distilled
Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.
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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
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Organic Lemongrass by Zongle Therapeutics label
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View the full label (PDF)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 with708 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 am...
Lemongrass monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Lemongrass Oil, Steam-Distilled. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Organic Lemongrass by Zongle Therapeutics Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Zongle Therapeutics Organic Lemongrass interacts with a substantial number of medications through its lemongrass content.
The most serious concern is a Moderate-severity interaction with pentobarbital (Nembutal), a barbiturate sedative — lemongrass may increase both its effects and side effects, potentially deepening sedation and other adverse reactions.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Lemongrass also has Moderate interactions with two broad drug categories. It may slow the breakdown of CYP3A4 substrates (a major group of medications processed by your liver), which could raise their levels in your blood and increase side effects.
Additionally, it may speed up the clearance of glucuronidated drugs (medications cleared through a different liver pathway), potentially lowering their effectiveness.
Because lemongrass affects how your liver processes medications, the interaction list spans many drug types — including certain heart medications, cholesterol drugs, immunosuppressants, and others. Altogether, these interactions span 709 individual medications.
Use the medication checker below to look up your exact prescriptions before starting this product.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Organic Lemongrass interact with 708 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Organic Lemongrass interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Lemongrass
Ado-trastuzumab EmtansineKadcyla
How Ado-trastuzumab Emtansine interacts with Organic Lemongrass — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LemongrassCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, lemongrass might decrease the metabolism of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Lemongrass + Ado-trastuzumab Emtansine interactionAbemaciclibVerzenio
How Abemaciclib interacts with Organic Lemongrass — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LemongrassCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, lemongrass might decrease the metabolism of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Lemongrass + Abemaciclib interactionAbiraterone
How Abiraterone interacts with Organic Lemongrass — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LemongrassCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, lemongrass might decrease the metabolism of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Lemongrass + Abiraterone interactionAbiraterone AcetateYonsa, Zytiga
How Abiraterone Acetate interacts with Organic Lemongrass — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LemongrassCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, lemongrass might decrease the metabolism of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Lemongrass + Abiraterone Acetate interactionAcalabrutinibCalquence
How Acalabrutinib interacts with Organic Lemongrass — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LemongrassCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, lemongrass might decrease the metabolism of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Lemongrass + Acalabrutinib interactionAcetaminophenChildren's Tylenol, Children's Tylenol Meltaways, Tylenol, Tylenol Ex Strength
How Acetaminophen interacts with Organic Lemongrass — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LemongrassGlucuronidated Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, lemongrass might increase the clearance and decrease the levels of glucuronidated drugs.
Read the full Lemongrass + Acetaminophen interactionAcetaminophen, AspirinGemnisyn
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin interacts with Organic Lemongrass — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LemongrassGlucuronidated Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, lemongrass might increase the clearance and decrease the levels of glucuronidated drugs.
Read the full Lemongrass + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionAcetaminophen, Aspirin, CaffeineExcedrin, Excedrin Extra Strength, Excedrin Migraine
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Organic Lemongrass — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LemongrassGlucuronidated Drugs, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, lemongrass might increase the clearance and decrease the levels of glucuronidated drugs.
Read the full Lemongrass + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Brompheniramine, PhenylpropanolamineDimetapp Cold and Flu
How Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Organic Lemongrass — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LemongrassGlucuronidated Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, lemongrass might increase the clearance and decrease the levels of glucuronidated drugs.
Read the full Lemongrass + Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAcetaminophen, ButalbitalAxocet, Bancap, Bucet, Butex Forte, Esgic CF, Orbivan CF +5 more
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital interacts with Organic Lemongrass — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LemongrassGlucuronidated Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, lemongrass might increase the clearance and decrease the levels of glucuronidated drugs.
Read the full Lemongrass + Acetaminophen, Butalbital interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, CaffeineEsgic, Esgic Plus, Fiogesic, Fioricet, Repan, Tecnal +1 more
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interacts with Organic Lemongrass — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LemongrassGlucuronidated Drugs, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, lemongrass might increase the clearance and decrease the levels of glucuronidated drugs.
Read the full Lemongrass + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, CodeineEsgic with Codeine, Fioricet w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interacts with Organic Lemongrass — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LemongrassCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Glucuronidated Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, lemongrass might decrease the metabolism of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Lemongrass + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, CodeineBancap w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interacts with Organic Lemongrass — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LemongrassGlucuronidated Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, lemongrass might increase the clearance and decrease the levels of glucuronidated drugs.
Read the full Lemongrass + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine PhosphatePhrenilin #3
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interacts with Organic Lemongrass — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LemongrassGlucuronidated Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, lemongrass might increase the clearance and decrease the levels of glucuronidated drugs.
Read the full Lemongrass + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, PhenylephrineHycomine Compound
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interacts with Organic Lemongrass — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LemongrassCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Glucuronidated Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, lemongrass might decrease the metabolism of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Lemongrass + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, CodeineGesic C15, Gesic C30, Gesic C8, Lenoltec 1, Lenoltec 2, Lenoltec 3 +1 more
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interacts with Organic Lemongrass — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LemongrassGlucuronidated Drugs, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, lemongrass might increase the clearance and decrease the levels of glucuronidated drugs.
Read the full Lemongrass + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, SalicylamideCodalan No.1, Codalan No.2, Codalan No.3
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interacts with Organic Lemongrass — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LemongrassCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Glucuronidated Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, lemongrass might decrease the metabolism of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Lemongrass + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, DihydrocodeineDHC Plus, Panlor DC, Panlor SS
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interacts with Organic Lemongrass — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LemongrassCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Glucuronidated Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, lemongrass might decrease the metabolism of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Lemongrass + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, IsomethepteneMigralam
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Isometheptene interacts with Organic Lemongrass — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LemongrassGlucuronidated Drugs, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, lemongrass might increase the clearance and decrease the levels of glucuronidated drugs.
Read the full Lemongrass + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Isometheptene interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, PyrilamineMidol Max Strength Menstrual
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine interacts with Organic Lemongrass — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LemongrassCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Glucuronidated Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, lemongrass might decrease the metabolism of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Lemongrass + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan HbrVicks Formula 44M Cough, Cold & Flu Relief
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hbr interacts with Organic Lemongrass — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LemongrassGlucuronidated Drugs, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, lemongrass might increase the clearance and decrease the levels of glucuronidated drugs.
Read the full Lemongrass + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hbr interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, PhenylephrineColrex
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interacts with Organic Lemongrass — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LemongrassGlucuronidated Drugs, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, lemongrass might increase the clearance and decrease the levels of glucuronidated drugs.
Read the full Lemongrass + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, DextromethorphanCoricidin II Extra Strength Cold and Flu
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan interacts with Organic Lemongrass — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LemongrassCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Glucuronidated Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, lemongrass might decrease the metabolism of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Lemongrass + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan HydrobromideCoricidin HBP Maximum Strength Flu
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide interacts with Organic Lemongrass — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LemongrassGlucuronidated Drugs, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, lemongrass might increase the clearance and decrease the levels of glucuronidated drugs.
Read the full Lemongrass + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, PhenylpropanolamineMulti Symptom Cold Relief
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Organic Lemongrass — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LemongrassCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Glucuronidated Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, lemongrass might decrease the metabolism of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Lemongrass + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, PseudoephedrineChildren's Tylenol Cold Plus Cough, Tylenol Cold Ex Strength
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Pseudoephedrine interacts with Organic Lemongrass — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LemongrassGlucuronidated Drugs, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, lemongrass might increase the clearance and decrease the levels of glucuronidated drugs.
Read the full Lemongrass + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Pseudoephedrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine, SalicylamideRhinogesic GG
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine, Salicylamide interacts with Organic Lemongrass — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LemongrassCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Glucuronidated Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, lemongrass might decrease the metabolism of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Lemongrass + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine, Salicylamide interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, PhenylephrineAlka-Seltzer PLUS, Histex SR, Protid
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine interacts with Organic Lemongrass — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LemongrassCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Glucuronidated Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, lemongrass might decrease the metabolism of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Lemongrass + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine, SalicylamideRhinogesic, Rhinogesic JR
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine, Salicylamide interacts with Organic Lemongrass — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LemongrassGlucuronidated Drugs, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, lemongrass might increase the clearance and decrease the levels of glucuronidated drugs.
Read the full Lemongrass + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine, Salicylamide interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, PhenylpropanolamineAlumadrine, Conex, Sinadrin Max Strength, Sinulin
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Organic Lemongrass — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LemongrassCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Glucuronidated Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, lemongrass might decrease the metabolism of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Lemongrass + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interactionEach 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.
Lemongrass
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.
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.
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.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Organic Lemongrass, from the product label.
Zongle Therapeutics
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- Zongle Therapeutics LLC
- City
- Norcross
- State
- GA
- ZipCode
- 30093
- Web Address
- www.zongletherapeutics.com
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Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
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.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
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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
- McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
- 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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