Lai Fu Zi Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Herbal Terra
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Lai Fu Zi 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
Lai Fu Zi 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 certified organic Lai Fu Zi (Raphanus sativus) dried 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 Lai Fu Zi 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
Lai Fu Zi contains one active ingredient: certified organic radish seed liquid extract. The extract is made from Raphanus sativus, the common radish plant.
It's prepared as a concentrated liquid using menstruum (a liquid solvent used in herbal extraction).
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence we hold isn't enough to rate this extract for biliary disorders or diabetes. While animal studies suggest radish can lower blood sugar, we don't have reliable human trial data to say whether this product is effective for any specific condition.
That doesn't mean it doesn't work — just that the data we hold doesn't establish it yet.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Radish is widely eaten as food and is generally well tolerated in normal amounts. However, concentrated supplements like this one are less well studied than the food itself.
Large amounts of radish may irritate your stomach lining and cause mild indigestion. A rare allergy to radish has been reported, with symptoms including throat tightness and a rash.
The product facts don't include enough data to say whether this extract is safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding — talk with your pharmacist or doctor for personalized advice if you're pregnant, nursing, or planning to be.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Check your exact antidiabetes medications (insulin, metformin, sulfonylureas, and others) with the search tool below before taking this product. Radish theoretically raises your risk of low blood sugar when combined with these drugs.
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.
Lai Fu Zi is a radish seed extract that might lower blood sugar. If you take diabetes medications, check with your pharmacist before starting it.
If you're not on blood-sugar medications and have no allergy to radish, it's generally well tolerated — but the evidence for what it actually does isn't established yet.
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
General information
Key facts about Lai Fu Zi, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Herbal Terra |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 7429524119143 |
| Net contents | 4 Fluid Ounce(s); 120 mL |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Sep 25, 2020 |
| DSLD ID | 234956 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic, Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Lai Fu Zi by Herbal Terra, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| certified organic Lai Fu Zi (Raphanus sativus) dried seed liquid extract | 970 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Menstruum
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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
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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Lai Fu Zi by Herbal Terra label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Lai Fu Zi 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.
Certified organic Lai Fu Zi (Raphanus sativus) dried 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...
Certified organic Lai Fu Zi (Raphanus sativus) dried seed liquid extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Menstruum. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Lai Fu Zi by Herbal Terra Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Lai Fu Zi by Herbal Terra is a liquid extract of radish seed that interacts with one major class of medications: antidiabetes drugs.
Because radish can lower blood sugar (glucose), taking it alongside diabetes medications theoretically increases your risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Animal research shows radish extract and juice can reduce glucose levels, so the concern is real — especially if you're on insulin or oral diabetes medications.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Altogether, these interactions span 85 individual medications.
If you take any medication to manage blood sugar, run it through the checker below before starting this product. Your pharmacist or doctor can help you decide whether it's safe for you, or if you need to space doses or monitor your levels more closely.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Lai Fu Zi interact with 86 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Lai Fu Zi interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. certified organic Lai Fu Zi (Raphanus sativus) dried seed liquid extract
AcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with Lai Fu Zi — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Lai Fu Zi (raphanus Sativus) Dried Seed Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, radish might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Certified Organic Lai Fu Zi (raphanus Sativus) Dried Seed Liquid Extract + Acarbose interactionAcetohexamideDymelor
How Acetohexamide interacts with Lai Fu Zi — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Lai Fu Zi (raphanus Sativus) Dried Seed Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, radish might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Certified Organic Lai Fu Zi (raphanus Sativus) Dried Seed Liquid Extract + Acetohexamide interactionAlbiglutideTanzeum
How Albiglutide interacts with Lai Fu Zi — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Lai Fu Zi (raphanus Sativus) Dried Seed Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, radish might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Certified Organic Lai Fu Zi (raphanus Sativus) Dried Seed Liquid Extract + Albiglutide interactionAlogliptinNesina
How Alogliptin interacts with Lai Fu Zi — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Lai Fu Zi (raphanus Sativus) Dried Seed Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, radish might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Certified Organic Lai Fu Zi (raphanus Sativus) Dried Seed Liquid Extract + Alogliptin interactionAlogliptin, MetforminKazano
How Alogliptin, Metformin interacts with Lai Fu Zi — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Lai Fu Zi (raphanus Sativus) Dried Seed Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, radish might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Certified Organic Lai Fu Zi (raphanus Sativus) Dried Seed Liquid Extract + Alogliptin, Metformin interactionAlogliptin, PioglitazoneOseni
How Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interacts with Lai Fu Zi — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Lai Fu Zi (raphanus Sativus) Dried Seed Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, radish might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Certified Organic Lai Fu Zi (raphanus Sativus) Dried Seed Liquid Extract + Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interactionAntidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) InhibitorGlyxambi
How Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interacts with Lai Fu Zi — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Lai Fu Zi (raphanus Sativus) Dried Seed Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, radish might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Certified Organic Lai Fu Zi (raphanus Sativus) Dried Seed Liquid Extract + Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interactionCanagliflozinInvokana
How Canagliflozin interacts with Lai Fu Zi — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Lai Fu Zi (raphanus Sativus) Dried Seed Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, radish might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Certified Organic Lai Fu Zi (raphanus Sativus) Dried Seed Liquid Extract + Canagliflozin interactionCanagliflozin, MetforminInvokamet
How Canagliflozin, Metformin interacts with Lai Fu Zi — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Lai Fu Zi (raphanus Sativus) Dried Seed Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, radish might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Certified Organic Lai Fu Zi (raphanus Sativus) Dried Seed Liquid Extract + Canagliflozin, Metformin interactionCanagliflozin, Metformin HydrochlorideInvokamet XR
How Canagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interacts with Lai Fu Zi — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Lai Fu Zi (raphanus Sativus) Dried Seed Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, radish might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Certified Organic Lai Fu Zi (raphanus Sativus) Dried Seed Liquid Extract + Canagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interactionChlorpropamideChlorpropam, Diabinese
How Chlorpropamide interacts with Lai Fu Zi — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Lai Fu Zi (raphanus Sativus) Dried Seed Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, radish might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Certified Organic Lai Fu Zi (raphanus Sativus) Dried Seed Liquid Extract + Chlorpropamide interactionDapagliflozinFarxiga
How Dapagliflozin interacts with Lai Fu Zi — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Lai Fu Zi (raphanus Sativus) Dried Seed Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, radish might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Certified Organic Lai Fu Zi (raphanus Sativus) Dried Seed Liquid Extract + Dapagliflozin interactionDapagliflozin Propanediol, MetforminXigduo XR
How Dapagliflozin Propanediol, Metformin interacts with Lai Fu Zi — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Lai Fu Zi (raphanus Sativus) Dried Seed Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, radish might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Certified Organic Lai Fu Zi (raphanus Sativus) Dried Seed Liquid Extract + Dapagliflozin Propanediol, Metformin interactionDapagliflozin Propanediol, Saxagliptin HydrochlorideQtern
How Dapagliflozin Propanediol, Saxagliptin Hydrochloride interacts with Lai Fu Zi — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Lai Fu Zi (raphanus Sativus) Dried Seed Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, radish might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Certified Organic Lai Fu Zi (raphanus Sativus) Dried Seed Liquid Extract + Dapagliflozin Propanediol, Saxagliptin Hydrochloride interactionDapagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride, Saxagliptin HydrochlorideQternmet XR
How Dapagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride, Saxagliptin Hydrochloride interacts with Lai Fu Zi — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Lai Fu Zi (raphanus Sativus) Dried Seed Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, radish might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Certified Organic Lai Fu Zi (raphanus Sativus) Dried Seed Liquid Extract + Dapagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride, Saxagliptin Hydrochloride interactionDasiglucagon HydrochlorideZegalogue
How Dasiglucagon Hydrochloride interacts with Lai Fu Zi — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Lai Fu Zi (raphanus Sativus) Dried Seed Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, radish might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Certified Organic Lai Fu Zi (raphanus Sativus) Dried Seed Liquid Extract + Dasiglucagon Hydrochloride interactionDulaglutideTrulicity
How Dulaglutide interacts with Lai Fu Zi — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Lai Fu Zi (raphanus Sativus) Dried Seed Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, radish might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Certified Organic Lai Fu Zi (raphanus Sativus) Dried Seed Liquid Extract + Dulaglutide interactionEmpagliflozinJardiance
How Empagliflozin interacts with Lai Fu Zi — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Lai Fu Zi (raphanus Sativus) Dried Seed Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, radish might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Certified Organic Lai Fu Zi (raphanus Sativus) Dried Seed Liquid Extract + Empagliflozin interactionEmpagliflozin, Linagliptin, Metformin HydrochlorideTrijardy XR
How Empagliflozin, Linagliptin, Metformin Hydrochloride interacts with Lai Fu Zi — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Lai Fu Zi (raphanus Sativus) Dried Seed Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, radish might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Certified Organic Lai Fu Zi (raphanus Sativus) Dried Seed Liquid Extract + Empagliflozin, Linagliptin, Metformin Hydrochloride interactionEmpagliflozin, MetforminSynjardy
How Empagliflozin, Metformin interacts with Lai Fu Zi — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Lai Fu Zi (raphanus Sativus) Dried Seed Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, radish might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Certified Organic Lai Fu Zi (raphanus Sativus) Dried Seed Liquid Extract + Empagliflozin, Metformin interactionEmpagliflozin, Metformin HydrochlorideSynjardy XR
How Empagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interacts with Lai Fu Zi — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Lai Fu Zi (raphanus Sativus) Dried Seed Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, radish might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Certified Organic Lai Fu Zi (raphanus Sativus) Dried Seed Liquid Extract + Empagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interactionErtugliflozinSteglatro
How Ertugliflozin interacts with Lai Fu Zi — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Lai Fu Zi (raphanus Sativus) Dried Seed Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, radish might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Certified Organic Lai Fu Zi (raphanus Sativus) Dried Seed Liquid Extract + Ertugliflozin interactionErtugliflozin, Metformin HydrochlorideSegluromet
How Ertugliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interacts with Lai Fu Zi — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Lai Fu Zi (raphanus Sativus) Dried Seed Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, radish might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Certified Organic Lai Fu Zi (raphanus Sativus) Dried Seed Liquid Extract + Ertugliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interactionExenatideBydureon, Byetta
How Exenatide interacts with Lai Fu Zi — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Lai Fu Zi (raphanus Sativus) Dried Seed Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, radish might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Certified Organic Lai Fu Zi (raphanus Sativus) Dried Seed Liquid Extract + Exenatide interactionExenatide SyntheticBydureon BCISE
How Exenatide Synthetic interacts with Lai Fu Zi — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Lai Fu Zi (raphanus Sativus) Dried Seed Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, radish might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Certified Organic Lai Fu Zi (raphanus Sativus) Dried Seed Liquid Extract + Exenatide Synthetic interactionGliclazideDiamicron
How Gliclazide interacts with Lai Fu Zi — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Lai Fu Zi (raphanus Sativus) Dried Seed Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, radish might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Certified Organic Lai Fu Zi (raphanus Sativus) Dried Seed Liquid Extract + Gliclazide interactionGlimepirideAmaryl
How Glimepiride interacts with Lai Fu Zi — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Lai Fu Zi (raphanus Sativus) Dried Seed Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, radish might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Certified Organic Lai Fu Zi (raphanus Sativus) Dried Seed Liquid Extract + Glimepiride interactionGlipizideGlucotrol, Glucotrol XL
How Glipizide interacts with Lai Fu Zi — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Lai Fu Zi (raphanus Sativus) Dried Seed Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, radish might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Certified Organic Lai Fu Zi (raphanus Sativus) Dried Seed Liquid Extract + Glipizide interactionGlipizide, MetforminMetaglip
How Glipizide, Metformin interacts with Lai Fu Zi — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Lai Fu Zi (raphanus Sativus) Dried Seed Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, radish might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Certified Organic Lai Fu Zi (raphanus Sativus) Dried Seed Liquid Extract + Glipizide, Metformin interactionGlucagonBaqsimi, Glucagon
How Glucagon interacts with Lai Fu Zi — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Lai Fu Zi (raphanus Sativus) Dried Seed Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, radish might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Certified Organic Lai Fu Zi (raphanus Sativus) Dried Seed Liquid Extract + Glucagon interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Lai Fu Zi 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.
certified organic Lai Fu Zi (Raphanus sativus) dried 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 Lai Fu Zi, from the product label.
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The Full Monographs Behind Lai Fu Zi’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Lai Fu Zi'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.
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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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