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Zhu Ru Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herbal Terra

Zhu Ru label
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Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 9, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Zhu Ru 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

Zhu Ru is a dietary supplement by Herbal Terra 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 wildcrafted Zhu Ru (Bambusa tuldoides) dried shavings liquid extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Zhu Ru by Herbal Terra

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: wildcrafted Zhu Ru, which is dried bamboo shavings prepared as a liquid extract. Bamboo has been used in traditional medicine and is consumed as a food in many parts of the world.

The only other ingredient is menstruum, which is the liquid used to extract the bamboo.

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

This is a single-ingredient Bamboo product and its label doesn't state a use — see Bamboo's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The evidence for bamboo in preventing tooth decay (dental caries) is insufficient to rate it as effective. We don't have reliable data in our files showing how well this ingredient works for that purpose.

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 that are properly cooked are widely eaten and generally well tolerated, but supplement safety isn't well studied yet. Raw shoots can be toxic.

Bamboo is a natural source of cyanide-like compounds, but these are eliminated during boiling, fermentation, or steam drying — the methods used to prepare safe food and supplements. There's not enough safety data on bamboo supplements to recommend them during pregnancy, so it's best to avoid this concentrated extract if you're pregnant.

If you're breastfeeding, the safety isn't known; talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using it unless you've already cleared it with them.

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.

Antithyroid drugs are the main medication type to double-check before you start this product. Long-term bamboo use might increase their effects and push your thyroid function too low.

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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 safety information is well characterized.

Zhu Ru is a single-ingredient bamboo supplement that might appeal to those interested in traditional plant extracts. If you take antithyroid medications for an overactive thyroid, this isn't a good fit without talking to your pharmacist first.

Pregnant or breastfeeding? Check with your doctor before starting.

For anyone else, run your exact medications through our interaction checker below.

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 25, 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 Zhu Ru, straight from the product label.

Brand Herbal Terra
Barcode (UPC) 0606595864821
Net contents 4 Fluid Ounce(s); 120 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Sep 25, 2020
DSLD ID 235187
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Zhu Ru by Herbal Terra, 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 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 mL
Servings per container
120
UPC/BARCODE
0606595864821
IngredientAmount% DV
wildcrafted Zhu Ru (Bambusa tuldoides) dried shavings liquid extract970 mg--

Other ingredients: Menstruum

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Direction Shake well before use. Adults take up to 30 drops (1 mL, one full squeeze of the dropper bulb) in 3-4 fl. oz of juice or water up to 4 times a day. We recommend to seek expert medical advice before taking this or any other herbal supplements.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

Notice This product has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Formulation

Manufactured in the USA in an FDA registered facility

Alcohol free

Dried herb/menstruum ratio: 1:3 Expertly extracted Laboratory tested 330 mg/1 mL Premium product Alcohol-free liquid herbal extract

Non GMO

No artificial ingredients, GMO, gluten, color additives, fillers, preservatives or binders. Natural Gluten Free

Precautions

Caution May have contraindications.

Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredients.

Consult a physician before using during pregnancy, if nursing, or if you are on any medications.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry, dark place.

Formula

Bambusa tuldoides

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

Seals/Symbols

Made in USA Made in an FDA registered facility Natural Gluten Free

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Zhu Ru by Herbal Terra label

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Zhu Ru label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Zhu Ru by Herbal Terra

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

Serving size1 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container120 Amounts shown are per serving.

Wildcrafted Zhu Ru (Bambusa tuldoides) dried shavings liquid extract

Interacts with
5 drugs
970 mg 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,...

Wildcrafted Zhu Ru (Bambusa tuldoides) dried shavings liquid extract monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Zhu Ru by Herbal Terra Drug Interactions

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5 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

wildcrafted Zhu Ru (Bambusa tuldoides) dried shavings liquid extract 5

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Zhu Ru interact with 5 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Zhu Ru interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. wildcrafted Zhu Ru (Bambusa tuldoides) dried shavings liquid extract

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Zhu Ru 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.

wildcrafted Zhu Ru (Bambusa tuldoides) dried shavings liquid extract1 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
wildcrafted Zhu Ru (Bambusa tuldoides) dried shavings liquid extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Zhu Ru, from the product label.

Herbal Terra

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Name
Herbal Terra
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Zhu Ru by Herbal Terra: Common Questions

Does Zhu Ru by Herbal Terra interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Zhu Ru 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?
Zhu Ru 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 this safe if I'm pregnant?
There isn't enough safety data on bamboo supplements during pregnancy, so it's best to avoid this concentrated form. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for you.
Can I use this while breastfeeding?
Safety during breastfeeding isn't known. We'd recommend checking with your doctor or pharmacist first, unless you've already cleared it with them.
Does bamboo really prevent cavities?
The evidence isn't strong enough yet to say whether it works for tooth decay. We don't have reliable data showing how well it does that job.
Is bamboo toxic?
Raw bamboo shoots can be toxic, but once they're cooked, fermented, or steam-dried — the ways this supplement is made — those harmful compounds are eliminated. Properly prepared bamboo is generally well tolerated.
Why is there a warning about thyroid drugs?
Animal studies suggest that long-term bamboo use might lower thyroid hormone levels and strengthen the effects of antithyroid medications. If you take drugs for an overactive thyroid, you'll want to check with your pharmacist first.

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The Full Monographs Behind Zhu Ru’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

Zhu Ru'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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