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Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Leaf

Low concern

Used traditionally as a tea; considered safe at culinary intake. Limited modern toxicology data.

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13 products

What it is

Leaf of camel grass (Cymbopogon schoenanthus), a lemongrass relative used in North African and Arabian cuisines.

Herbal tea; flavoring.

Why it's flagged

What regulators actually say

"Spices and other natural seasonings and flavorings... Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus DC. and Cymbopogon flexuosus Stapf)."

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

GRAS as natural seasoning (Cymbopogon spp.) in 21 CFR 182.10

European Union — EFSA

Permitted herbal flavoring

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