Original Bamboo Leaf Liquid Extract Ingredients & Drug Interactions
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First and foremost: checking Original Bamboo Leaf Liquid Extract 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.
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Original Bamboo Leaf Liquid Extract is a dietary supplement by Herbal Goodness with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for source of silica for hair, skin, and nails, bone and joint support, general nutrition (cooked shoots as food).Based on those ingredients, 5 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Bamboo leaf extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Original Bamboo Leaf Liquid Extract by Herbal Goodness
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 has 1 active ingredient: bamboo leaf extract. The extract also contains organic vegetable glycerin and purified water as inactive ingredients to deliver the extract in liquid form.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence we hold on bamboo leaf extract for dental caries (cavities) is insufficient to rate it. The available research doesn't establish whether it works for this purpose.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Bamboo shoots are a source of cyanide compounds, but properly prepared (boiled, fermented, or steam-dried) shoots are widely eaten as food. However, supplement safety hasn't been well studied, and raw shoots can be toxic.
The data advises against using concentrated bamboo supplements during pregnancy because there isn't enough safety data. While breastfeeding, safety is also unknown; avoid concentrated extracts unless your doctor clears it.
Contact dermatitis has been reported rarely with bamboo shoots applied to skin.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Check your antithyroid medications (drugs used to treat overactive thyroid) before starting this product—long-term use may increase their effects and side effects. Use the medication checker on this page for your exact drugs.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
Herbal Goodness Original Bamboo Leaf Liquid Extract is a single-ingredient supplement, but it may affect antithyroid medications. If you take thyroid medication, check with your pharmacist before using it.
Pregnant women and those breastfeeding should avoid it unless directed otherwise by their doctor.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Feb 26, 2020.
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 Original Bamboo Leaf Liquid Extract, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Herbal Goodness |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 798304411805 |
| Net contents | 1 fl. Oz.; 30 mL |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Feb 26, 2020 |
| DSLD ID | 214384 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Original Bamboo Leaf Liquid Extract by Herbal Goodness, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Bamboo leaf extract | 1.2 mL | -- |
Other ingredients: organic Vegetable Glycerin, Bamboo, purified Water
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Formulation
Bamboo Leaf Extract promotes hair growth, nail strength and skin care. It supports bone density and cardiovascular systems.
Hair, nail and skin support
Non GMO Project Verified nongmo.org
General Statements
100% women owned, we give 10% of profits to support education of girls in Africa. Women Owned 10% of profits go to WAAW Foundation
Visit herbalgoodnessco.com for a complete line of products.
Nature's superfruits pure & simple
100% satisfaction guaranteed.
Seals/Symbols
Packaged in the USA
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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
Keep out of reach of children.
Warning: If pregnant or have a medical condition, consult your physician before using this product.
Do not use if tamper evident wrap is broken
Storage
Store tightly closed in a cool dry place.
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: Take 1/4 tsp (1.2mL) 2 to 3 times a day with food.
Formula
Certified Kosher by Earth Kosher.
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Original Bamboo Leaf Liquid Extract by Herbal Goodness label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Original Bamboo Leaf Liquid Extract by Herbal Goodness
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1.2 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container24 Amounts shown are per serving.
Bamboo leaf extract
Interacts with5 drugs
Bamboo is a giant grass whose shoots are eaten as food and whose leaves and silica-rich extracts are sold as supplements, often for hair, skin, nail,...
Bamboo leaf extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Organic Vegetable Glycerin, Bamboo, Purified Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Original Bamboo Leaf Liquid Extract by Herbal Goodness Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Herbal Goodness Original Bamboo Leaf Liquid Extract contains one active ingredient—bamboo leaf extract—which does interact with at least one class of medications.
The main concern is with antithyroid drugs (medications used to treat overactive thyroid). Long-term bamboo use may increase both the effects and side effects of these drugs, potentially leading to an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Animal research suggests bamboo can lower thyroid peroxidase activity and reduce thyroid hormone levels.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Although the data we hold documents interactions with antithyroid drugs, you should check your exact medications with the search tool on this page before starting this product. Altogether, these interactions span 5 individual medications.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Original Bamboo Leaf Liquid Extract interact with 5 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Original Bamboo Leaf Liquid Extract interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Bamboo leaf extract
CarbimazoleNeo-Mercazole
How Carbimazole interacts with Original Bamboo Leaf Liquid Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bamboo Leaf ExtractAntithyroid Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, long-term bamboo use might increase the effects and adverse effects of antithyroid drugs, possibly leading to hypothyroidism.
Read the full Bamboo Leaf Extract + Carbimazole interactionMethenamine MandelateMandelamine, Methimazole
How Methenamine Mandelate interacts with Original Bamboo Leaf Liquid Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bamboo Leaf ExtractAntithyroid Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, long-term bamboo use might increase the effects and adverse effects of antithyroid drugs, possibly leading to hypothyroidism.
Read the full Bamboo Leaf Extract + Methenamine Mandelate interactionMethimazoleTapazole
How Methimazole interacts with Original Bamboo Leaf Liquid Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bamboo Leaf ExtractAntithyroid Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, long-term bamboo use might increase the effects and adverse effects of antithyroid drugs, possibly leading to hypothyroidism.
Read the full Bamboo Leaf Extract + Methimazole interactionPotassium Iodide (prescription Drug)Thyro-Block
How Potassium Iodide (prescription Drug) interacts with Original Bamboo Leaf Liquid Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bamboo Leaf ExtractAntithyroid Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, long-term bamboo use might increase the effects and adverse effects of antithyroid drugs, possibly leading to hypothyroidism.
Read the full Bamboo Leaf Extract + Potassium Iodide (prescription Drug) interactionPropylthiouracil, PtuPropylthiouracil
How Propylthiouracil, Ptu interacts with Original Bamboo Leaf Liquid Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bamboo Leaf ExtractAntithyroid Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, long-term bamboo use might increase the effects and adverse effects of antithyroid drugs, possibly leading to hypothyroidism.
Read the full Bamboo Leaf Extract + Propylthiouracil, Ptu interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Original Bamboo Leaf Liquid Extract 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.
Bamboo leaf extract
Antithyroid Drugs
Theoretically, long-term bamboo use might increase the effects and adverse effects of antithyroid drugs, possibly leading to hypothyroidism.
Animal research suggests that long-term consumption of bamboo shoot can decrease thyroid peroxidase activity, as well as levels of thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). This effect has not yet been reported in humans.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Original Bamboo Leaf Liquid Extract, from the product label.
Herbal Goodness
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- Herbal Goodness
- Street Address
- 2150 S. Central Expressway, Suite 200
- City
- McKinney
- State
- TX
- ZipCode
- 75070
- Phone Number
- 800-820-4829
- Web Address
- herbalgoodnessco.com
Original Bamboo Leaf Liquid Extract by Herbal Goodness: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Original Bamboo Leaf Liquid Extract’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Original Bamboo Leaf Liquid Extract'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.
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 4 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.
Bamboo 4 references
- Chandra AK, Ghosh D, Mukhopadhyay S, et al. Effect of bamboo shoot, Bambusa arundinacea (Retz.) Willd. on thyroid status under conditions of varying iodine intake in rats. Indian J Exp Biol 2004;42(8):781-786.
- Kitajima T. Contact allergy caused by bamboo shoots. Contact Dermatitis 1986;15(2):100-102. PubMed
- Sang-A-Gad P, Guharat S, Wananukul W. A mass cyanide poisoning from pickling bamboo shoots. Clin Toxicol (Phila). 2011 Nov;49(9):834-9. PubMed
- Satya S, Bal LM, Singhal P, Naik SN. Bamboo shoot processing: food quality and safety aspect (a review). Trends in Food Sci. Technol. 2010;21(4):181-9. DOI
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