Yucca Root Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by TerraVita
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Yucca Root 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 Root is a dietary supplement by TerraVita 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 TerraVita
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 Root Glycerite Liquid Extract. The liquid form uses glycerin as an inactive ingredient to deliver the yucca extract.
Yucca root has been used traditionally for a range of purposes, though the evidence behind most of those uses is still being built. The supplement comes as a liquid extract, which means the active compounds from yucca have been concentrated and dissolved into a drinkable form.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence for yucca root is still being established. Our data shows insufficient reliable evidence to rate it for bleeding, joint pain, or dandruff — the three uses we hold information on.
That doesn't mean it doesn't work; it means the clinical studies we have aren't strong enough yet to say one way or the other. If you're considering this product for any of those purposes, talk with your pharmacist or doctor about what the current research supports and whether it makes sense for you.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Yucca root is generally considered low-risk in food amounts, but supplement safety hasn't been well studied — so we simply don't have robust data on what happens when you take it long-term or in concentrated doses. Allergic reactions are possible.
Some people exposed to yucca (especially in occupational or gardening settings) have developed allergic rhinitis (hay fever-like symptoms) or contact urticaria (hives) after skin contact. If you have a known plant allergy or sensitive skin, mention yucca to your pharmacist before you use this product.
There's also not enough safety information available during breastfeeding, so avoid it if you're nursing.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. That's not a guarantee — it just means this ingredient hasn't been thoroughly studied alongside medications.
Before you start, run your exact prescriptions and over-the-counter drugs through the checker on this page or ask your pharmacist.
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 Root by TerraVita is generally well tolerated in food amounts, but supplement research on it is limited. If you're allergic to plants or have sensitive skin, check with your pharmacist first.
It's worth asking your pharmacist whether yucca is the right choice for what you're hoping to address, since the evidence behind its uses is still being built.
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 Dec 13, 2022.
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 Root, straight from the product label.
Everything in this section is reproduced from the manufacturer’s own product label — it’s the label speaking, not HelloPharmacist. We show it so you can see exactly what the maker states; we don’t verify or endorse those statements.
Supplement Facts
The label details for Yucca Root by TerraVita, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Yucca Root Glycerite Liquid Extract | 0.13 mL | -- |
Other ingredients: Glycerin
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Brand IP Statement(s)
Copyright 2018 TerraVita - Distributed by ZooScape LLC, All Rights Reserved.
Formula
Glycerite liquid extract (1:5)
Formulation
Alcohol free
No flavor
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: Take 25-40 drops of extract in a small amount of warm water 3-4 times daily. Shake well before using.
Precautions
Keep away from children.
Do not use if safety seal around cap is broken or missing.
Is this label outdated? Report a formula or label change and our pharmacy team will review it.
Yucca Root by TerraVita 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 Root by TerraVita
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size25 Drop(s) Dosage formLiquid Servings per container227 Amounts shown are per serving.
Yucca Root Glycerite Liquid Extract
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 Root Glycerite Liquid Extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Glycerin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Yucca Root by TerraVita 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.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Yucca Root, from the product label.
TerraVita
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- ZooScape LLC
- Phone Number
- 844-449-0444
- Web Address
- www.ZooScape.com
Yucca Root by TerraVita: Common Questions
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Where does this information come from?
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Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy
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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 Root’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
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.
- 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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