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Dietary supplement

Yucca Root Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herb Stop

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

Yucca Root is a dietary supplement by Herb Stop 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 Root by Herb Stop

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. Yucca is a plant root that's been used traditionally for joint health, bleeding, and dandruff, though the evidence supporting these uses isn't well established in the data we hold.

Does it work?

Not established
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 established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use — see Yucca's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: Promotes healthy inflammatory response.
  • We looked for evidence on: Joint pain, Hypercholesterolemia, Hypertension, Inflammation, Arthritis.
  • The closest evidence on file: Yucca is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Hypercholesterolemia (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Yucca is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Hypertension, Joint pain.

The evidence we hold doesn't establish that yucca works for bleeding, joint pain, or dandruff. For all three purposes, the data shows insufficient reliable evidence to rate it either way.

That doesn't mean it's ineffective — it means the research backing isn't solid enough for us to say one way or the other.

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 well tolerated in food amounts, but supplement safety hasn't been well studied. The safety notes in our data advise caution because we don't know enough about its long-term use as a supplement.

Environmental exposure to yucca pollen has caused allergic rhinitis in some people, and direct skin contact has triggered contact urticaria and allergic reactions in others — particularly those with sensitive skin or atopic conditions. We hold no safety data on pregnancy or breastfeeding, so avoid use during those times until you've talked with your doctor or pharmacist.

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 yucca. That said, run your exact medications through the checker on this page before you start, just to be sure.

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 Root may appeal to you if you're exploring traditional remedies for joint health or other uses, but the evidence supporting those uses isn't established. Because we don't know much about its safety as a supplement and we have no pregnancy or breastfeeding data, talk with your pharmacist before you start — especially if you have allergies or sensitive skin.

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, 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 Yucca Root, straight from the product label.

Brand Herb Stop
Net contents 300 Veggie Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Sep 25, 2023
DSLD ID 297461
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating), Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Yucca Root by Herb Stop, 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:
2 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
150
IngredientAmount% DV
Yucca706 mg--

Other ingredients: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Water, Purified

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: Take 2 capsules 2 to 3 times per day with water, or as directed by your qualified healthcare professional.

Precautions

Safety Guideline: Not to be used during pregnancy or lactation. If you have a medical condition or take pharmaceutical drugs, please consult with your doctor before use.

Keep away from children.

Use only as directed on label.

Brand IP Statement(s)

Herb Stop Health In Your Own Hands

Formula

Herbal Capsule

Formulation

Wild harvested Promotes healthy inflammatory response

Vegan & Cruelty-Free

Vegan & Cruelty-Free Made in the U.S.A.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

FDA Disclaimer Statement

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

See for yourself

Yucca Root by Herb Stop label

The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Yucca Root by Herb Stop

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

Serving size2 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container150 Amounts shown are per serving.

Yucca

No known
interactions
706 mg per serving Form: Yucca spp.

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 & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Water, Purified. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Yucca Root by Herb Stop Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Yucca Root. 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 Root, from the product label.

Herb Stop

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Name
The Herb Stop
Street Address
PO Box 673
City
Pine
State
AZ
ZipCode
85544
Phone Number
877.345.4372
Web Address
www.herbstop.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Yucca Root by Herb Stop: Common Questions

Does Yucca Root by Herb Stop interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Yucca Root. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Yucca Root 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 yucca safe to take while I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
We don't hold safety data for yucca during pregnancy or breastfeeding. The safety notes in our data advise against use during those times. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about your specific situation before you take it.
Can yucca cause allergic reactions?
Yes. Environmental exposure to yucca pollen has caused allergic rhinitis in some people, and direct skin contact has triggered contact urticaria and allergic reactions — especially in people with atopic skin conditions. If you have allergies or sensitive skin, mention this to your pharmacist before you start.
Does yucca actually work for joint pain?
The evidence in our data shows insufficient reliable evidence to rate it. That means the research backing isn't solid enough for us to say whether it works or not.
How well studied is yucca as a supplement?
Supplement safety for yucca isn't well studied. While it's generally well tolerated in food amounts, we don't know much about its long-term safety when taken as a supplement, which is why caution is advised.

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The Full Monographs Behind Yucca Root’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 Root'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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