Daikon Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Herbal Terra
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
Daikon is a dietary supplement by Herbal Terra 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 (Raphanus sativus) dried sprouting seed 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 Daikon 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.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: daikon (Raphanus sativus) dried sprouting seed liquid extract, a concentrated form of the radish plant. The liquid also contains menstruum, an inactive ingredient used to extract and preserve the active component.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence on daikon for biliary disorders and diabetes is insufficient to establish how well it works. Animal research suggests radish can lower blood glucose, but human studies backing its use for these conditions aren't in our data.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Radish in normal food amounts is generally well tolerated and widely eaten. However, concentrated supplements like this one haven't been studied as thoroughly as whole food, and unwashed raw sprouts should be avoided due to potential bacterial contamination.
Large amounts may irritate your stomach and cause mild indigestion; a rare allergy involving throat tightness and rash has been reported. The safety data on concentrated radish supplements specifically is limited, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you have concerns.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Check your diabetes medications (Moderate severity) before taking this product — daikon may theoretically increase the risk of low blood sugar.
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 may appeal to you if you're looking for a radish-based supplement, but the evidence for its effectiveness isn't established in the data we hold. If you take any diabetes medication, check your specific drugs before starting — the interaction risk is real.
Talk it over with your own doctor or pharmacist before adding this to your routine.
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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
General information
Key facts about Daikon, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Herbal Terra |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 7439500607670 |
| Net contents | 4 Fluid Ounce(s); 120 mL |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Sep 25, 2020 |
| DSLD ID | 233711 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Daikon by Herbal Terra, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Daikon (Raphanus sativus) dried sprouting seed liquid extract | 970 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Menstruum
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Formulation
Origin of plant material: Japan.
Manufactured in the USA in an FDA registered facility
Sugar free
Dried herb/menstruum ratio: 1:3 Expertly extracted Laboratory tested 330 mg/1 mL Premium product Super concentrated liquid herbal extract
Non GMO
No artificial ingredients, GMO, gluten, color additives, fillers, preservatives or binders. Natural Gluten Free
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.
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
Raphanus sativus
FDA Statement of Identity
Herbal Supplement
Seals/Symbols
Made in USA Made in an FDA registered facility Natural Gluten Free
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Daikon by Herbal Terra label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Daikon 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.
Daikon (Raphanus sativus) dried sprouting seed liquid extract
Interacts with86 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 it...
Daikon (Raphanus sativus) dried sprouting seed liquid extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Menstruum. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Daikon by Herbal Terra Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Daikon by Herbal Terra may interact with diabetes medications.
Its daikon extract could theoretically increase the risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) when combined with antidiabetes drugs, based on animal studies showing that radish can lower glucose levels. This is a moderate-severity concern, so if you take any diabetes medication, you'll want to check your specific drugs with the tool below before starting this supplement.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
No other interaction categories are documented for the ingredients we could check. Altogether, these interactions span 86 individual medications.
That said, the absence of documented interactions isn't a guarantee none exist — it just means we don't have data on them yet.
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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 (Raphanus sativus) dried sprouting seed liquid extract
Metformin XrGlucophage XR
How Metformin Xr interacts with Daikon — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Daikon (raphanus Sativus) Dried Sprouting Seed Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, radish might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Daikon (raphanus Sativus) Dried Sprouting Seed Liquid Extract + Metformin Xr interactionMetformin, LinagliptinJentadueto
How Metformin, Linagliptin interacts with Daikon — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Daikon (raphanus Sativus) Dried Sprouting Seed Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, radish might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Daikon (raphanus Sativus) Dried Sprouting Seed Liquid Extract + Metformin, Linagliptin interactionMetformin, RosiglitazoneAvandamet
How Metformin, Rosiglitazone interacts with Daikon — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Daikon (raphanus Sativus) Dried Sprouting Seed Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, radish might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Daikon (raphanus Sativus) Dried Sprouting Seed Liquid Extract + Metformin, Rosiglitazone interactionMetformin, SitagliptinJanumet, Janumet XR
How Metformin, Sitagliptin interacts with Daikon — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Daikon (raphanus Sativus) Dried Sprouting Seed Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, radish might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Daikon (raphanus Sativus) Dried Sprouting Seed Liquid Extract + Metformin, Sitagliptin interactionMiglitolGlyset
How Miglitol interacts with Daikon — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Daikon (raphanus Sativus) Dried Sprouting Seed Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, radish might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Daikon (raphanus Sativus) Dried Sprouting Seed Liquid Extract + Miglitol interactionMuraglitazarPargluva
How Muraglitazar interacts with Daikon — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Daikon (raphanus Sativus) Dried Sprouting Seed Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, radish might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Daikon (raphanus Sativus) Dried Sprouting Seed Liquid Extract + Muraglitazar interactionNateglinideStarlix
How Nateglinide interacts with Daikon — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Daikon (raphanus Sativus) Dried Sprouting Seed Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, radish might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Daikon (raphanus Sativus) Dried Sprouting Seed Liquid Extract + Nateglinide interactionPioglitazoneActos
How Pioglitazone interacts with Daikon — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Daikon (raphanus Sativus) Dried Sprouting Seed Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, radish might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Daikon (raphanus Sativus) Dried Sprouting Seed Liquid Extract + Pioglitazone interactionPramlintideSymlin
How Pramlintide interacts with Daikon — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Daikon (raphanus Sativus) Dried Sprouting Seed Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, radish might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Daikon (raphanus Sativus) Dried Sprouting Seed Liquid Extract + Pramlintide interactionRepaglinideGlucoNorm, Prandin
How Repaglinide interacts with Daikon — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Daikon (raphanus Sativus) Dried Sprouting Seed Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, radish might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Daikon (raphanus Sativus) Dried Sprouting Seed Liquid Extract + Repaglinide interactionRosiglitazone MaleateAvandia
How Rosiglitazone Maleate interacts with Daikon — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Daikon (raphanus Sativus) Dried Sprouting Seed Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, radish might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Daikon (raphanus Sativus) Dried Sprouting Seed Liquid Extract + Rosiglitazone Maleate interactionSaxagliptinOnglyza
How Saxagliptin interacts with Daikon — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Daikon (raphanus Sativus) Dried Sprouting Seed Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, radish might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Daikon (raphanus Sativus) Dried Sprouting Seed Liquid Extract + Saxagliptin interactionSaxagliptin, Metformin XrKombiglyze
How Saxagliptin, Metformin Xr interacts with Daikon — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Daikon (raphanus Sativus) Dried Sprouting Seed Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, radish might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Daikon (raphanus Sativus) Dried Sprouting Seed Liquid Extract + Saxagliptin, Metformin Xr interactionSemaglutideOzempic, Rybelsus, Wegovy
How Semaglutide interacts with Daikon — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Daikon (raphanus Sativus) Dried Sprouting Seed Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, radish might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Daikon (raphanus Sativus) Dried Sprouting Seed Liquid Extract + Semaglutide interactionSimvastatin, SitagliptinJuvisync
How Simvastatin, Sitagliptin interacts with Daikon — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Daikon (raphanus Sativus) Dried Sprouting Seed Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, radish might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Daikon (raphanus Sativus) Dried Sprouting Seed Liquid Extract + Simvastatin, Sitagliptin interactionSitagliptinJanuvia, Zituvio
How Sitagliptin interacts with Daikon — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Daikon (raphanus Sativus) Dried Sprouting Seed Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, radish might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Daikon (raphanus Sativus) Dried Sprouting Seed Liquid Extract + Sitagliptin interactionSitagliptin, MetforminZituvimet
How Sitagliptin, Metformin interacts with Daikon — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Daikon (raphanus Sativus) Dried Sprouting Seed Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, radish might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Daikon (raphanus Sativus) Dried Sprouting Seed Liquid Extract + Sitagliptin, Metformin interactionSotagliflozinInpefa
How Sotagliflozin interacts with Daikon — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Daikon (raphanus Sativus) Dried Sprouting Seed Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, radish might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Daikon (raphanus Sativus) Dried Sprouting Seed Liquid Extract + Sotagliflozin interactionTirzepatideMounjaro, Zepbound
How Tirzepatide interacts with Daikon — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Daikon (raphanus Sativus) Dried Sprouting Seed Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, radish might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Daikon (raphanus Sativus) Dried Sprouting Seed Liquid Extract + Tirzepatide interactionTobutamideMobenol
How Tobutamide interacts with Daikon — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Daikon (raphanus Sativus) Dried Sprouting Seed Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, radish might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Daikon (raphanus Sativus) Dried Sprouting Seed Liquid Extract + Tobutamide interactionTolazamideTolinase
How Tolazamide interacts with Daikon — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Daikon (raphanus Sativus) Dried Sprouting Seed Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, radish might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Daikon (raphanus Sativus) Dried Sprouting Seed Liquid Extract + Tolazamide interactionTolbutamideOrinase
How Tolbutamide interacts with Daikon — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Daikon (raphanus Sativus) Dried Sprouting Seed Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, radish might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Daikon (raphanus Sativus) Dried Sprouting Seed Liquid Extract + Tolbutamide interactionTroglitazoneRezulin
How Troglitazone interacts with Daikon — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Daikon (raphanus Sativus) Dried Sprouting Seed Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, radish might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Daikon (raphanus Sativus) Dried Sprouting Seed Liquid Extract + Troglitazone interactionVildagliptinGalvus
How Vildagliptin interacts with Daikon — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Daikon (raphanus Sativus) Dried Sprouting Seed Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, radish might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Daikon (raphanus Sativus) Dried Sprouting Seed Liquid Extract + Vildagliptin interactionPioglitazone, MetforminActoPlus Met
How Pioglitazone, Metformin interacts with Daikon — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Daikon (raphanus Sativus) Dried Sprouting Seed Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, radish might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Daikon (raphanus Sativus) Dried Sprouting Seed Liquid Extract + Pioglitazone, Metformin interactionRosiglitazone, GlimepirideAvandaryl
How Rosiglitazone, Glimepiride interacts with Daikon — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Daikon (raphanus Sativus) Dried Sprouting Seed Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, radish might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Daikon (raphanus Sativus) Dried Sprouting Seed Liquid Extract + Rosiglitazone, Glimepiride interactionEach 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 (Raphanus sativus) dried sprouting seed liquid extract
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.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Daikon, from the product label.
Daikon by Herbal Terra: Common Questions
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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.
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.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
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
- Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.
- 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
- 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
- Banihani SA. Radish (Raphanus sativus) and diabetes. Nutrients. 2017;9(9). pii: E1014. PubMed
- 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.
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