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Organic Lemongrass Powder Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herbadiet

Organic Lemongrass 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 Organic Lemongrass 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

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

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Check Your Meds Against Organic Lemongrass Powder by Herbadiet

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Organic Lemongrass Powder by Herbadiet

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.

Herbadiet's Organic Lemongrass Powder contains one active ingredient: lemongrass in powdered form. 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: refreshment and detoxification.
  • We looked for evidence on: digestive health, stress relief, immune support.
  • Our graded evidence for these ingredients doesn't cover that particular purpose.

The evidence for lemongrass powder isn't established in our data. Traditional use suggests it might help with headache, common cold, cough, diabetes, epilepsy, and fatigue, but reliable research backing these claims is insufficient.

If you're thinking about it for any of these reasons, that's a conversation to have with your doctor or pharmacist so you can weigh what's known against what you're hoping to treat.

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 — the seasoning level you'd find in cooking. The powder form here, though, sits in a gray zone: concentrated extracts and the essential oil have much less safety data.

Our monograph advises against medicinal or concentrated amounts due to limited safety information and traditional safety concerns. If you're pregnant, safety data advises against lemongrass.

For lactation, there isn't enough data on file to know either way — talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using it while breastfeeding. Beyond that, no adverse effects are documented in our data for the powder itself.

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 powder, double-check if you take pentobarbital (Nembutal) or any CYP3A4 substrate medications — these are processed through a specific liver pathway that lemongrass may affect moderately. Also flag any glucuronidated drugs you're on, because lemongrass may speed up how your body clears them.

Your pharmacist can tell you which of your prescriptions fall into these groups.

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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 is a food-grade lemongrass powder, so occasional culinary use is generally well tolerated. If you're thinking about taking it as a supplement in medicinal amounts, the evidence for its benefits isn't established, and the safety bar is higher with concentrated use.

Most importantly, check your exact medications with the tool on this page before you start, because the interactions with common drugs are real. Talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist first.

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 22, 2023.

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 Powder, straight from the product label.

Brand Herbadiet
Net contents 0 Not Present
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jun 22, 2023
DSLD ID 293721
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic, Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Organic Lemongrass Powder by Herbadiet, 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:
2000 mg
Maximum serving Sizes:
4000 mg
IngredientAmount% DV
Lemongrass, Powder2000 mg--

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Label statements
These statements are the manufacturer’s wording, reproduced from the product label — the label is saying it, not HelloPharmacist. We don’t verify or endorse them.
Formulation

Refreshment & Detoxification

Certified Organic Herb Powder USDA Organic

Free of fillers, binders, artificial ingredients, dairy, soy, wheat, gluten, yeast

Being a natural produce, there can be minor color variations because of geographical & seasonal variation of the raw material. Supplements can be hygroscopic & may agglomerate at times. This, in noy way, affect the efficacy of the product.

Ethically Sourced Scientifically Tested Premium Grade Ingredients

Seals/Symbols

USDA Organic

FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) Lic. No.: 20817018000147

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: As a dietary supplement, take up to 4000 mg, or as directed by your physician

Precautions

Keep out of reach of children.

Pregnant or lactating women should consult your physician before use.

Storage

Store in a dry, cool & dark

FDA Disclaimer Statement

WARNING: 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.

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Organic Lemongrass Powder by Herbadiet label

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Organic Lemongrass Powder label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Organic Lemongrass Powder by Herbadiet

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

Serving size2000 mg Dosage formPowder Amounts shown are per serving.

Lemongrass, Powder

Interacts with
708 drugs
2000 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, Powder monograph & interactions
Interaction report

Organic Lemongrass Powder by Herbadiet Drug Interactions

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708Drugs
708 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Lemongrass, Powder 708

Individual Drug Interactions

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

1 of the 1 ingredient in Organic Lemongrass Powder interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Lemongrass, Powder

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Organic Lemongrass 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.

Lemongrass, 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
Lemongrass, Powder full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

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

Herbadiet

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Name
Arkure Health Care
Street Address
11, Sector - 14
City
Rohtak
State
Haryana
ZipCode
124001
Web Address
www.herbadiet.in
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Organic Lemongrass Powder by Herbadiet: Common Questions

Does Organic Lemongrass Powder by Herbadiet interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Organic Lemongrass 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?
Organic Lemongrass 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?
No — safety data advises against it during pregnancy. If you're pregnant or planning to be, skip this supplement and talk with your doctor or pharmacist about safer alternatives if you're looking for something specific.
Is it safe while I'm breastfeeding?
There isn't enough data on file to know either way. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using it while breastfeeding — they can help you decide based on your situation.
Can I use this as a cooking ingredient without worry?
Yes, lemongrass in food amounts is likely safe. The caution applies to medicinal or concentrated amounts — the powder form here, if used as a supplement rather than a seasoning, has less safety data behind it.
Does lemongrass actually work for colds, coughs, or headaches?
The evidence isn't established in our data. While lemongrass has traditional uses for these, reliable research backing those claims is insufficient — so we can't confirm it works for any of them.
Why does this powder interact with so many medications?
Lemongrass affects two major liver pathways your body uses to clear drugs — one it may slow down, the other it may speed up. That means it touches a large number of medications that rely on those pathways. That's why checking your exact prescriptions is important before you start.

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The Full Monographs Behind Organic Lemongrass 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

Organic Lemongrass 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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