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Original Bamboo Leaf Tea Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herbal Goodness

Original Bamboo Leaf Tea label
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Other (e.g. Tea Bag) 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 Original Bamboo Leaf Tea 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

Original Bamboo Leaf Tea 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. 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 Tea 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.

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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 tea is made from a single active ingredient: bamboo. It's steeped as a leaf tea, so you're getting the plant material itself rather than an extracted powder or pill.

The inactive ingredient is also bamboo—there are no other added fillers or binders.

Does it work?

No specific claim
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
General wellness

This Bamboo product is marketed for general wellness, not a specific health condition, so there's no single claim to grade — see Bamboo's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets general wellness (“antioxidant support and healthy nutrition”), not a specific health condition, so there is no single claim to grade against clinical-evidence data.

The evidence we hold doesn't establish that bamboo leaf tea works for preventing dental cavities. The data shows insufficient reliable evidence to rate it for that purpose, so we can't make a claim about whether it helps.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Bamboo

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 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.

Bamboo shoots are eaten widely when properly cooked, but supplement safety isn't well studied. Raw shoots can be toxic.

The shoots naturally contain cyanide compounds, but these are eliminated during boiling, fermentation, or steam drying—so a prepared tea should be safe on that front. However, the safety of bamboo supplements during pregnancy isn't well established, so concentrated forms are best avoided if you're pregnant.

While breastfeeding, safety data is also lacking; unless your doctor has cleared a bamboo supplement for you, it's wise to avoid concentrated extracts. Topically, bamboo has rarely caused contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Bamboo

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 — Bamboo.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 5 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.

If you take antithyroid drugs (medications for an overactive thyroid), check with your pharmacist before adding this tea—long-term use might intensify their effects and side effects.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula marketed for general wellness rather than one specific gradeable purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

If you enjoy bamboo leaf tea and don't take antithyroid drugs, this is generally well tolerated. If you're on thyroid medication, check with your pharmacist or doctor first—long-term use might affect how your medication works.

Pregnant or breastfeeding? Talk to your pharmacist about whether it's right for you.

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 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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Original Bamboo Leaf Tea, straight from the product label.

Brand Herbal Goodness
Barcode (UPC) 798304348354
Net contents 24 Tea Bag(s); 1.69 Ounce(s); 48 Gram(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Feb 26, 2020
DSLD ID 214491
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Other (e.g. Tea Bag)
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Original Bamboo Leaf Tea by Herbal Goodness, 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 Tea Bag(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Tea Bag(s)
UPC/BARCODE
798304348354
IngredientAmount% DV
Bamboo2 Gram(s)--

Other ingredients: Bamboo

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Label statements
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Formulation

Caffeine free Non GMO

Seals/Symbols

Non GMO Project Verified nongmoproject.org

KSA Kosher

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Tea Supplement

General Statements

Herbal Goodness cares about the environment. Please recycle this package where facilities accept.

Nature's superfruits pure & simple Exquisite flavor Healthy antioxidants

Quality We only use the best Our premium quality products only come from organic, non gmo trees. From farm to table, from our ingredients to our practices we promise never to compromise our standards. Impact We do right by others We thankfully give back to support our communities. We serve you happiness and health through our excellent 5-star service. Sustainability We respect mother earth We support the environment so she can support us and our children for years to come. Women Owned Fairly Traded visit www.herbalgoodnessco.com to learn more

Packaged in the USA

Get the most out of every cup!

Proudly packaged in the USA

100% Women Owned, 10% of Profits & Ethical Trade We give 10% of profits to educate and empower girls in Africa. In partnership with WAAW Foundation we help train female leaders who contribute to technology innovation and economic growth. We support our farmers and their livelihoods through Fair Trade practices; and help them build vibrant communities. Through our giving we increase the availability of organic chemical free bamboo. So go ahead and choose Herbal Goodness with confidence knowing you are contributing directly to these causes. Thank you!

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

For maximum benefit your bamboo leaf tea must be properly prepared. Directions: Bring water to a flash boil. Pour into cup over tea bag. Steep 5-8 minutes. Add favorite sweetener if desired. Tea is also excellent served over ice. Enjoy 2-3 cups daily.

Formula

Bamboo contains the highest amount of vegetative silica of any plant which is why it grows so fast and strong. Our Bamboo tea is a healthy and natural way to promote hair growth, nail strength and skin care. It supports bone density and cardiovascular systems.

Certified Kosher by KSA

FDA Disclaimer Statement

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

Precautions

If pregnant consult your prenatal care giver before drinking this tea

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See for yourself

Original Bamboo Leaf Tea by Herbal Goodness label

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Original Bamboo Leaf Tea label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Original Bamboo Leaf Tea by Herbal Goodness

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

Serving size1 Tea Bag(s) Dosage formOther (e.g. Tea Bag) Amounts shown are per serving.

Bamboo

Interacts with
5 drugs
2 Gram(s) per serving

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 monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Bamboo. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Original Bamboo Leaf Tea by Herbal Goodness Drug Interactions

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5 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Bamboo 5

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Original Bamboo Leaf Tea interact with 5 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Original Bamboo Leaf Tea interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Bamboo

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Original Bamboo Leaf Tea 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.

Bamboo1 drug type · 5 drugs

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.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Bamboo full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Original Bamboo Leaf Tea, from the product label.

Herbal Goodness

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Name
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
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Original Bamboo Leaf Tea by Herbal Goodness: Common Questions

Does Original Bamboo Leaf Tea by Herbal Goodness interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Original Bamboo Leaf Tea has a known interaction with 5 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Original Bamboo Leaf Tea 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 bamboo leaf tea safe if I'm pregnant?
There isn't enough safety data on bamboo supplements during pregnancy, so concentrated forms aren't recommended. If you're pregnant and want to use bamboo, talk with your doctor or pharmacist to see if it's right for your situation.
What about breastfeeding?
Safety data for bamboo supplements while breastfeeding is limited. Unless your doctor has cleared a bamboo supplement for you, concentrated extracts should be avoided. A conversation with your pharmacist can help you decide.
Can raw bamboo shoots be dangerous?
Yes—raw shoots can be toxic. But when bamboo is properly boiled, fermented, or steam-dried (as in a prepared tea), the toxic compounds are eliminated, so the tea itself should be safe.
Does this tea really help prevent cavities?
The evidence we have isn't strong enough to say whether it works for dental cavities. The data shows insufficient reliable evidence to rate it for that purpose.

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The Full Monographs Behind Original Bamboo Leaf Tea’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Bamboo

Interacts with 5 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, and bone support. Solid human evidence f...

Read the full Bamboo monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Original Bamboo Leaf Tea'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 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
  1. 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.
  2. Kitajima T. Contact allergy caused by bamboo shoots. Contact Dermatitis 1986;15(2):100-102. PubMed
  3. 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
  4. 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

See these in context on the Bamboo 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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