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Spanish Black Radish Root Powder Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by TerraVita Premium Collection

Powder Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Spanish Black Radish Root Powder is a dietary supplement by TerraVita Premium Collection 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 Spanish Black Radish, Powder. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Spanish Black Radish Root Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection

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: Spanish Black Radish in powder form. Radish is a cruciferous vegetable root that's been used traditionally to support biliary (bile and liver) function and blood sugar balance, though the evidence for these uses is currently insufficient to rate.

The powder form makes it easy to add to foods or drinks.

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 evidence we hold doesn't establish reliable effectiveness for either biliary disorders or diabetes support. While animal studies suggest radish extract can lower blood glucose, human studies are lacking, so we can't confidently say the supplement will work that way in you.

If you're considering it for either purpose, talk with your doctor about whether the evidence is strong enough for your situation.

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 haven't been studied as thoroughly as whole food, so there's less safety data once you move beyond what you'd eat at dinner.

Unwashed raw sprouts should be avoided. A rare allergy to radish has been reported, with symptoms including throat tightness and a rash.

Large amounts may irritate your stomach or cause mild indigestion, though it's unclear whether that's from radish alone or from other ingredients in a product.

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 any antidiabetes medication — insulin, metformin, sulfonylureas, or any other class — check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting this product. Radish may increase the risk of low blood sugar (Moderate severity).

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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.

Spanish Black Radish Root Powder may be worth considering if you're interested in traditional radish use and you don't take diabetes medication. If you do take antidiabetes drugs, the Moderate interaction risk means you need to check with your doctor or pharmacist first — this product could lower your blood sugar too much.

Either way, remember that concentrated radish supplements haven't been studied as much as the vegetable itself, so safety data are limited.

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 Jan 23, 2023.

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 Spanish Black Radish Root Powder, straight from the product label.

Brand TerraVita Premium Collection
Barcode (UPC) 064435108755
Net contents 1 Ounce(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jan 23, 2023
DSLD ID 282203
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Spanish Black Radish Root Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection, 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:
0.25 Teaspoon(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
0.25 Teaspoon(s)
Servings per container
28
UPC/BARCODE
064435108755
IngredientAmount% DV
Spanish Black Radish, Powder1000 mg--

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Label statements
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FDA Statement of Identity

A Dietary Supplement

Brand IP Statement(s)

Copyright 2004 TerraVita - Distributed by ZooScape LLC, All Rights Reserved.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions Stir 1/4 of a teaspoon into a glass of water and consume 3 times daily, with meals.

General Statements

TerraVita is an exclusive line of premium natural products that use the finest, purest and most potent ingredients in the world. TerraVita's hallmarks are the highest possible standards of purity, potency, stability and freshness. All products are prepared with the greatest quality control, from raw materials through the entire manufacturing process, right up to the moment your product is sealed for freshness and shipped to you.

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FDA Disclaimer Statement

Statements not evaluated by FDA. Product not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Spanish Black Radish Root Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection

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

Serving size0.25 Teaspoon(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container28 Amounts shown are per serving.

Spanish Black Radish, Powder

Interacts with
86 drugs
1000 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...

Spanish Black Radish, Powder monograph & interactions
Interaction report

Spanish Black Radish Root Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection Drug Interactions

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86 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Spanish Black Radish Root Powder 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.

Spanish Black Radish, Powder1 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
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Spanish Black Radish Root Powder, from the product label.

TerraVita Premium Collection

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Name
TerraVita Fine Whole Herbs
City
Brampton
State
Ontario
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Spanish Black Radish Root Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection: Common Questions

Does Spanish Black Radish Root Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Spanish Black Radish Root Powder 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?
Spanish Black Radish Root Powder 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.
Is Spanish Black Radish safe to eat in normal amounts?
Yes. Radish is widely eaten as food and is generally well tolerated in normal dietary amounts. However, concentrated supplements like this powder haven't been studied as thoroughly, and unwashed raw sprouts should be avoided.
Can this supplement help my blood sugar?
Animal research suggests radish can lower blood glucose, but human studies are lacking, so we don't have reliable evidence that this supplement will work for diabetes. Talk with your doctor if you're considering it for that purpose.
What should I watch for if I take this?
Large amounts of radish may cause stomach irritation or mild indigestion. A rare allergy has been reported, with symptoms like throat tightness and a rash. If you develop any unusual symptoms, stop and contact your doctor.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
We don't have safety data on file for radish supplements during pregnancy or lactation. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice before taking this product.
Why does this product interact with so many diabetes medications?
The product contains just one ingredient — radish — but that single ingredient may interact with 86 different antidiabetes drugs because there are many medications in that category (insulin, metformin, sulfonylureas, and others). The interaction is the same: radish may lower blood sugar, and any diabetes drug that does the same thing increases the risk of low blood sugar together.

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The Full Monographs Behind Spanish Black Radish Root Powder’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Spanish Black Radish Root Powder'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.

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