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Daikon Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Hawaii Pharm

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Liquid 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 Daikon 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

Daikon is a dietary supplement by Hawaii Pharm with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for digestive support, liver and gallbladder health, antioxidant support.Based on those ingredients, 86 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Daikon extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Daikon by Hawaii Pharm

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: daikon extract, a concentrated form of the radish vegetable. It also holds vegetable palm glycerin and alcohol as inactive ingredients — the glycerin and alcohol are there to preserve and deliver the extract.

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 Radish product and its label doesn't state a use — see Radish'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 data we hold shows insufficient reliable evidence to rate daikon's effectiveness for biliary disorders or diabetes. While animal studies suggest daikon extract may lower glucose levels, we don't yet have enough human trial data to confirm whether it works for these purposes in people.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Radish

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.

Radish is widely eaten as food and is generally well tolerated in normal dietary amounts. However, concentrated supplements like this one haven't been studied as thoroughly as whole food.

Large amounts of radish may irritate your digestive tract and cause mild indigestion. A rare case of allergy to radish has been reported, with symptoms including throat tightness and a rash.

The safety data also advises caution around unwashed raw sprouts. There isn't enough data to know whether this product is safe in pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice before taking it if you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or nursing.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Radish

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 — Radish.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 86 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 antidiabetes drugs (insulin, metformin, sulfonylureas, or other blood-sugar-lowering medications), double-check with your doctor or pharmacist before adding this product — daikon may increase your risk of low blood sugar. No other medication interactions are documented for the ingredients we could check.

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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.

Daikon extract is generally well tolerated as a food, but as a concentrated supplement, its safety and effectiveness aren't fully established. If you take antidiabetes medications, check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting — daikon could potentially lower your blood sugar too much.

For any other questions about how this fits your health routine, your own healthcare provider can weigh in best.

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 Oct 23, 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 Daikon, straight from the product label.

Brand Hawaii Pharm
Barcode (UPC) 7440102211219
Net contents 4 Fluid Ounce(s); 120 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Oct 23, 2020
DSLD ID 237278
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 Daikon by Hawaii Pharm, 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:
0.7 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 mL
Servings per container
120
UPC/BARCODE
7440102211219
IngredientAmount% DV
Daikon extract970 mg--

Other ingredients: Vegetable Palm Glycerin, Alcohol

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Label statements
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General Statements

Hawaii Pharm Herbal Extract Highest quality since 2008

Made with Aloha!

Formulation

Contains no GMO, gluten, artificial colors, heavy metals, preservatives, pesticides, fertilizers.

Super concentrated liquid herbal extract. Dry herb/menstruum ratio: 1:3.

Manufactured in an FDA registered facility.

Non GMO Gluten free

Made in USA, Hawaii

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions for use: Shake well before using. Take about 20-30 drops (0.7-1 ml, one full squeeze of the dropper bulb) to 2-4 oz of juice or water up to 4 times per day.

Precautions

Warning: Keep out of the reach of children.

We recommend to seek expert medical advice before taking. May have contraindications.

Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredients.

Consult a physician before giving to children under 18, during pregnancy, if nursing or taking any medications.

Consult a physician before giving to children under 18, during pregnancy, if nursing or taking any medications.

Do not use if seal is broken or missing.

Storage

Store in a cool dry place.

Formula

(Raphanus sativus)

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Dietary Supplement

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.

Seals/Symbols

FDA Registered Facility Made in United States of America USA

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Daikon by Hawaii Pharm label

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Daikon label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Daikon by Hawaii Pharm

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

Serving size0.7 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container120 Amounts shown are per serving.

Daikon extract

Interacts with
86 drugs
970 mg per serving

Radish is a common edible root vegetable that is nutritious and generally safe to eat as food. Some people use radish (especially black radish) and it...

Daikon extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Vegetable Palm Glycerin, Alcohol. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Daikon by Hawaii Pharm Drug Interactions

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86 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Daikon extract 86

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Daikon interact with 86 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Daikon interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Daikon extract

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Daikon 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.

Daikon extract1 drug type · 86 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, radish might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Animal research shows that radish extract, juice, and sprouts can reduce glucose levels. Animal research also shows that radish root juice 300 mg/kg reduces fasting and postprandial blood glucose in a rat model of diabetes, with effects similar to glibenclamide.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Daikon extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Daikon, from the product label.

Hawaii Pharm

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Name
Hawaii Pharm LLC
City
Honolulu
State
HI
ZipCode
96815
Web Address
www.hawaiipharm.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Daikon by Hawaii Pharm: Common Questions

Does Daikon by Hawaii Pharm interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Daikon has a known interaction with 86 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Daikon 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.
Can I take daikon extract if I'm on diabetes medication?
Possibly, but you need to talk it over first with your doctor or pharmacist. Animal research shows daikon can lower blood sugar, so combined with your medication it might bring your glucose too low. Your healthcare provider can help you figure out if it's okay and whether your dose needs adjusting.
Is daikon extract safe to take while pregnant or breastfeeding?
There isn't enough data on file to know either way. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking it if you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or nursing — they can give you personalized advice based on your situation.
What side effects might I experience?
Large amounts of daikon can irritate your digestive tract and cause mild indigestion. Allergy to daikon is rare but possible — if you experience throat tightness or a rash, stop taking it and reach out to your healthcare provider. The product contains alcohol, which is worth noting if you avoid it.
Does daikon extract actually work for diabetes or digestive problems?
The evidence we hold isn't strong enough yet to say. Animal studies suggest daikon may lower blood sugar, but we don't have enough human trial data to confirm it works for diabetes, biliary disorders, or other conditions in people.
Why does this product contain alcohol?
The alcohol is an inactive ingredient used to preserve and deliver the daikon extract in liquid form. If you're sensitive to alcohol or avoid it for any reason, keep that in mind — your pharmacist can tell you how much is in each dose.

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The Full Monographs Behind Daikon’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Radish

Interacts with 86 drugs

Radish is a common edible root vegetable that is nutritious and generally safe to eat as food. Some people use radish (especially black radish) and its extracts for digestion and liver suppo...

Read the full Radish monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Daikon'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 5 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.

Radish 5 references
  1. Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.
  2. Damiani E, Aloia AM, Priore MG, Nardulli S, Ferrannini A. Generalized urticaria after ingestion of Raphanus sativus. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2011 Feb;106(2):168. PubMed
  3. Evans M, Paterson E, Barnes DM. An open label pilot study to evaluate the efficacy of Spanish black radish on the induction of phase I and phase II enzymes in healthy male subjects. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2014 Dec 9;14:475. PubMed
  4. Banihani SA. Radish (Raphanus sativus) and diabetes. Nutrients. 2017;9(9). pii: E1014. PubMed
  5. Shukla S, Chatterji S, Mehta S, Rai PK, Singh RK, Yadav DK, Watal G. Antidiabetic effect of Raphanus sativus root juice. Pharm Biol. 2011 Jan;49(1):32-7.

See these in context on the Radish 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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