Yucca Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Yucca 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
Yucca is a dietary supplement by Nature's Sunshine 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 by Nature's Sunshine
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: yucca. Yucca is a plant-based ingredient historically used in traditional medicine, though its modern clinical use and effectiveness remain unclear.
The capsule itself is an inactive ingredient — just a delivery shell.
Does it work?
Not established
The evidence on yucca is sparse. The data we hold rates its effectiveness for bleeding, joint pain, and dandruff as insufficient — meaning there isn't enough reliable evidence yet to say whether it works for these purposes.
If you're considering it for one of these reasons, you'd be relying on traditional use rather than solid clinical proof.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Yucca is generally well tolerated in small food amounts, but supplement safety hasn't been well studied. The safety data we have raises caution: not enough information is available to say it's safe during pregnancy or while breastfeeding, so those are reasons to avoid it if you fall into either group.
Some people have reported allergic reactions — including allergic rhinitis (itchy, inflamed nasal passages) and contact urticaria (hives) — after occupational or skin exposure to yucca. If you have a known plant allergy or sensitive skin, mention this product to your doctor or pharmacist before starting.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the medications we could check. Run your exact medications through the interaction tool on this page to be certain.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
Yucca may interest you if you're drawn to traditional plant remedies, but the clinical evidence for its effectiveness isn't established. If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a history of plant allergies, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before trying it.
No medication interactions are documented, but that doesn't mean the product is thoroughly researched — bring it up with your healthcare provider if you're on any medications.
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 Aug 23, 2019.
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 Yucca, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Nature's Sunshine |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 099904007703 |
| Net contents | 100 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Aug 23, 2019 |
| DSLD ID | 205793 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| 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 Yucca by Nature's Sunshine, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.
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General Statements
10007701118 Guaranteed pure Traditionally used for structural system support
Nature's Sunshine uses natural source materials that are subject to color variation. Product of U.S.A. Herb specialists since 1972 Quality, service, integrity
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Recommendation Take one capsule with a meal twice daily.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Precautions
This bottle was sealed for your protection. Do not use if inner seal is missing or damaged.
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
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Yucca by Nature's Sunshine label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
Label images are published by the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database for the version of this product on file. Always read your actual product label.
View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Yucca by Nature's Sunshine
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Amounts shown are per serving.
Yucca
No knowninteractions
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 monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Capsule. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Yucca by Nature's Sunshine Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Yucca. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Yucca, from the product label.
Nature's Sunshine
See all Nature's Sunshine products- Name
- Nature's Sunshine Products, Inc
- City
- Spanish Fork
- State
- Utah
- ZipCode
- 84660
- Phone Number
- 1-800-223-8225
- Web Address
- www.naturessunshine.com
Yucca by Nature's Sunshine: Common Questions
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Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy
Not sure if Yucca is safe with your meds?
Our pharmacists answer your medication & supplement questions — free.
Label information is sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database and reflects the product version on file; always read your actual product label. This page is for education only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Confirm with your pharmacist or doctor before combining supplements and medications.
The Full Monographs Behind Yucca’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Yucca'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 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
- <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>
- 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.
- Mahillon, V., Saussez, S., and Michel, O. High incidence of sensitization to ornamental plants in allergic rhinitis. Allergy 2006;61(9):1138-1140. PubMed
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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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