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Dietary supplement

Yucca 2,000 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Nature's Answer

Liquid Category: Botanical
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

Yucca 2,000 mg is a dietary supplement by Nature's Answer with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for joint pain and arthritis, digestive health, high cholesterol.We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Yucca 2,000 mg by Nature's Answer

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: yucca root extract from Yucca schidigera at 2,000 mg per dose. Yucca is a plant traditionally used for a variety of purposes, though scientific evidence for its effectiveness is limited.

The inactive ingredients are purified water and 12–15% certified organic alcohol, which serve as the liquid carrier.

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 Yucca product and its label doesn't state a use — see Yucca'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 on yucca root extract doesn't support it for bleeding, joint pain, or dandruff — the ratings are insufficient to say whether it works. That means the science isn't clear yet, not that it definitely doesn't work.

If any of those are reasons you're considering this product, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about what the current evidence shows and what other options you might explore.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Yucca

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.

Yucca is generally considered low-risk in the small amounts found in food, but supplement safety hasn't been well studied. The product label advises caution.

Inhalation of yucca pollen or dust has triggered allergic rhinitis and allergic skin reactions in some people — including contact urticaria (itchy hives) and phytodermatitis (plant-related skin inflammation) — especially in those with sensitive skin or existing allergies. There isn't enough safety information during pregnancy, so the data advises against use then.

Safety while breastfeeding is unknown as well.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Yucca

Meds to double-check

No known interactions
Known Interaction Concern · database check
No known interactions

No medication interactions are currently documented for the matched ingredients — that isn't a guarantee none exist.

Why this rating?
  • None of the 1 matched ingredient has a documented medication interaction on file.

No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we checked. That said, interaction data on yucca supplements is limited.

Check your specific medications with the search tool on this page, and confirm with your own doctor or pharmacist before you start, especially if you take blood thinners, anti-inflammatory drugs, or anything that affects bleeding or inflammation.

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.

Yucca extract is generally low-risk in food amounts, but supplement safety data is sparse. If you have known allergies to plants or a history of contact dermatitis, be cautious.

There's no solid evidence it works for bleeding, joint pain, or dandruff. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product makes sense for you and what else might help.

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 May 22, 2016.

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 Yucca 2,000 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Nature's Answer
Barcode (UPC) 083000005787
Net contents 1 fl. Oz.; 30 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD May 22, 2016
DSLD ID 60188
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Yucca 2,000 mg by Nature's Answer, 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:
1 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 mL
Servings per container
15
UPC/BARCODE
083000005787
IngredientAmount% DV
Yucca (Yucca schidigera) root extract2000 mg--

Other ingredients: purified Water, 12-15% certified organic Alcohol

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Label statements
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FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Seals/Symbols

Gluten Free

K Parve

Bio-Chelated Cold Extraction Process

Formula

K Parve

Yucca schidigera

Low Alcohol

General

9305B Rev. 515 1166C

General Statements

Since 1972

Super concentrated 2,000 mg

Our facility is cGMP certified, organic and kosher certified.

Brand IP Statement(s)

Advanced Botanical Fingerprint

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Our organic alcohol extracts are produced using our cold Bio-Chelated proprietary extraction process, yielding a Holistically Balanced Advanced Botanical Fingerprint extract in the same synergistic ratios as in the plant.

2015 Nature's Answer

Formulation

Gluten-Free

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take 1-2 mL (28-56 drops) three (3) times a day in a small amount of water. Shake well.

Precautions

Keep out of reach of children.

Warning: Do not use if pregnant or nursing.

Do not use if safety seal is damaged or missing.

See for yourself

Yucca 2,000 mg by Nature's Answer label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Yucca 2,000 mg by Nature's Answer

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 container15 Amounts shown are per serving.

2000 mg per serving

Yucca is a desert plant traditionally used for joint pain, arthritis, and digestion, and it contains compounds called saponins thought to have anti-in...

Yucca (Yucca schidigera) root extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Purified Water, 12-15% certified organic Alcohol. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Yucca 2,000 mg by Nature's Answer Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Yucca 2,000 mg. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.

The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Yucca 2,000 mg, from the product label.

Nature's Answer

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Name
Nature's Answer
City
Hauppauge
State
NY
ZipCode
11788-3943
Phone Number
(800) 439-2324
Web Address
www.naturesanswer.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Yucca 2,000 mg by Nature's Answer: Common Questions

Does Yucca 2,000 mg by Nature's Answer interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Yucca 2,000 mg. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Yucca 2,000 mg 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 this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
There isn't enough safety information during pregnancy or breastfeeding. The data advises against use in both. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is right for you at this time.
Can yucca cause an allergic reaction?
Yes. Some people have developed allergic reactions from exposure to yucca — including allergic rhinitis (hay fever–like symptoms) and contact urticaria or phytodermatitis (itchy hives or plant-related skin rashes). If you have a history of plant allergies or sensitive skin, be cautious and consider a patch test or talking with your doctor first.
Does this product have any fillers?
The inactive ingredients are purified water and certified organic alcohol, which serve as the liquid carrier. There are no other fillers listed.
Does yucca actually work for joint pain?
The evidence we hold on yucca for joint pain is insufficient — meaning the science isn't clear enough to say whether it works. If joint pain is why you're considering this, talk with your doctor about treatments with stronger evidence and what might help you best.
Is this safe to take long-term?
Yucca is generally considered low-risk in food amounts, but supplement safety over the long term hasn't been well studied. If you're thinking about taking this regularly, check in with your pharmacist or doctor about what's safe for you personally.

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The Full Monographs Behind Yucca 2,000 mg’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Yucca 2,000 mg'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 3 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.

Yucca 3 references
  1. <p><span>Kanerva, L., Estlander, T., Petman, L., Makinen-Kiljunen, S. Occupational allergic contact urticaria to yucca (Yucca aloifolia), weeping fig (Ficus benjamina), and spathe flower (Spathiphyllum wallisii). Allergy. 2001;56(10): 1008-11.</span></p>
  2. Poljacki, M., Paravina, M., Jovanovic, M., Subotic, M., and Duran, V. [Contact allergic dermatitis caused by plants]. Med Pregl. 1993;46(9-10):371-375.
  3. Mahillon, V., Saussez, S., and Michel, O. High incidence of sensitization to ornamental plants in allergic rhinitis. Allergy 2006;61(9):1138-1140. PubMed

See these in context on the Yucca 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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