What it is
Lemongrass (Cymbopogon) is a botanical extract utilized for its hepatoprotective properties, aiding the liver's natural detoxification and elimination processes. It is formulated in capsule form for adult consumption.
Supplement · Liver & Hepatoprotective
Lemongrass (Cymbopogon)
500 mg · vegan · gluten-free · 90 caps
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How it works
Lemongrass acts on the liver, kidneys, and lymphatic system to support detoxification pathways. Its efficacy in improving detox markers typically becomes measurable within 4-8 weeks of consistent use.
Who should take it
Adults looking to address sluggish detox, fatigue, skin breakouts. Particularly relevant for people who prefer a targeted single ingredient and who have ruled out an underlying condition that needs medical care first.
Avoid / careful
Pregnant or nursing women without clinician oversight. People on prescription medication affecting the same pathway should consult a doctor before combining. Side effects are uncommon at recommended doses but mild GI upset can occur when starting.
When to take it
Morning
Noon
Evening
Night
How to take it
With food
Empty stomach
Before food
FAQs
Frequently asked
How long does it take to see results from Lemongrass?
Observable improvements in detox markers typically occur within 4 to 8 weeks of consistent daily use.
Can Lemongrass be taken with other supplements?
Yes, Lemongrass can be layered into a broader supplement protocol. Consult your clinician for personalized recommendations.
What are the primary benefits of Lemongrass for the liver?
Lemongrass supports the liver's natural detoxification and elimination processes, helping to clear metabolic waste and toxins.
Research
6 studies · 2010–2024
Evidence grade
ABCD
C · C · emerging-to-moderate human evidence for liver detoxification and elimination
From the blog
Editorial notes
SacredBod's longer take on Lemongrass (Cymbopogon) — context the structured blocks above don't capture.
About Lemongrass (Cymbopogon)
Lemongrass (Cymbopogon) is a liver & hepatoprotective supplement used to support liver detoxification and elimination. Lemongrass for digestion, lipids and calm. It is available in capsule form and dosed for adults in India and internationally. As a western-tradition entry in the SacredBod catalog, it is positioned as a single-ingredient option that can be used on its own or layered into a broader protocol. Lemongrass (Cymbopogon) works through the mechanisms characteristic of its class — see the mechanism and research sections for detail. It primarily acts on the liver, kidneys, lymphatic system, and effects are dose-dependent, typically becoming measurable within 4-8 weeks for detox markers. Consistency matters more than dose size for this category.
Evidence
Lemongrass (Cymbopogon) carries an evidence grade of C in the SacredBod catalog, reflecting emerging human evidence for liver detoxification and elimination. Lemongrass for digestion, lipids and calm. Benefits are cumulative rather than immediate, typically becoming noticeable within 4-8 weeks for detox markers, and individual response varies.
Dosing
A typical dose is 500 mg, taken with food, usually in the morning. Start at the lower end, assess tolerance, and stay consistent; more is not automatically better.
Cautions
Pregnant or nursing women without clinician oversight. People on prescription medication affecting the same pathway should consult a doctor before combining. Side effects are uncommon at recommended doses but mild GI upset can occur when starting.
Who it’s for
Adults looking to address sluggish detox, fatigue, skin breakouts. Particularly relevant for people who prefer a targeted single ingredient and who have ruled out an underlying condition that needs medical care first.
As part of the Liver & Hepatoprotective category, Lemongrass (Cymbopogon) can be used on its own or layered into a broader protocol — see the Goes with panel for evidence-aligned pairings.
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