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Dietary supplement

Yucca Root Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by TerraVita

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

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.

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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 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
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 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.

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 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.

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 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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Yucca Root, straight from the product label.

Brand TerraVita
Barcode (UPC) 064435232917
Net contents 1 Fluid Ounce(s); 30 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Dec 13, 2022
DSLD ID 279359
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Yucca Root by TerraVita, 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:
25 Drop(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
40 Drop(s)
Servings per container
227
UPC/BARCODE
064435232917
IngredientAmount% DV
Yucca Root Glycerite Liquid Extract0.13 mL--

Other ingredients: Glycerin

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Label statements
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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.

See for yourself

Yucca Root by TerraVita label

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

What’s inside

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.

0.13 mL 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 Root Glycerite Liquid Extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Glycerin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

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.

The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Yucca Root, from the product label.

TerraVita

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Name
ZooScape LLC
Phone Number
844-449-0444
Web Address
www.ZooScape.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Yucca Root by TerraVita: Common Questions

Does Yucca Root by TerraVita 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 root safe to take if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
There isn't enough safety information available during breastfeeding, so avoid it if you're nursing. For pregnancy, we don't have safety data on file — talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice on whether it's right for you.
Can yucca cause allergic reactions?
Yes. Some people exposed to yucca have developed allergic rhinitis (hay fever-like symptoms) or contact hives after contact with the plant. If you have a known plant allergy or very sensitive skin, mention yucca to your pharmacist before you use this product.
Does yucca root actually work for joint pain?
We have insufficient reliable evidence to rate yucca for joint pain. That means the clinical studies we have aren't strong enough yet to say whether it works. Your pharmacist can tell you more about what the current research supports.
What makes this product 'low-risk'?
Yucca is generally considered low-risk in the amounts you'd eat as food, but when taken as a supplement in concentrated form, we just don't have enough long-term safety research. That's why we can't call it completely safe — the data simply isn't there yet.
Why is this a liquid instead of a capsule?
This product is a glycerite, meaning the yucca extract is mixed with glycerin and comes in liquid form. Liquids can be easier to swallow for some people and may absorb differently than capsules — your pharmacist can help you figure out which form works best for you.

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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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