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Dietary supplement

Yucca Stalk Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Nature's Way

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

Yucca Stalk is a dietary supplement by Nature's Way 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 Stalk by Nature's Way

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.

From our pharmacy team — supplement deep dive

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.

Yucca Stalk by Nature's Way contains one active ingredient: Mojave Yucca, a plant extract. The capsules also contain plant-derived capsule material and magnesium stearate, which is an inactive ingredient used as a flow agent during manufacturing.

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's effectiveness is not established in the data we hold. Studies on joint pain, bleeding, and dandruff show insufficient reliable evidence to rate whether it actually works for these uses.

If you're considering it for a specific health concern, talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist — they can help you weigh whether trying 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 is generally considered low-risk in food amounts, but supplement safety isn't well studied. The safety data we hold advises against using this supplement during pregnancy and breastfeeding because there isn't enough information to know it's safe.

A small number of people exposed to yucca have developed allergic reactions, including allergic rhinitis (hay fever-like symptoms) and contact rashes after skin contact. If you have a known plant allergy or sensitive skin, mention this product to your doctor or pharmacist before taking it.

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. Even so, because interaction information for yucca is limited, run your full medication list through a pharmacist or your doctor before adding this supplement.

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 Stalk may appeal to you if you're exploring traditional remedies for joint health, but the evidence for it isn't solid. Because safety data is limited — especially in pregnancy and breastfeeding — and allergic reactions have been reported, it's worth discussing this supplement with your doctor or pharmacist before you start, especially if you have allergies or are pregnant or nursing.

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 23, 2015.

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 Stalk, straight from the product label.

Brand Nature's Way
Barcode (UPC) 033674183007
Net contents 100 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Dec 23, 2015
DSLD ID 54646
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Yucca Stalk by Nature's Way, 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
50
UPC/BARCODE
033674183007
IngredientAmount% DV
Total Carbohydrates1 Gram(s)1%
Mojave Yucca1.04 Gram(s)--

Other ingredients: plant-derived Capsule, Magnesium Stearate

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Label statements
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Precautions

Keep out of reach of children.

Safety sealed with printed outer shrinkwrap and inner seal. Do not use if either is broken or missing.

If pregnant, nursing or taking any medications consult a healthcare professional before use.

Formulation

Gluten free. No sugar, salt, yeast, wheat, corn, soy, dairy products, artificial colors, flavors or preservatives.

Seals/Symbols

VEGETARIAN

NON GMO Project VERIFIED nongmoproject.org

CERTIFIED AUTHENTIC TRU-ID

General

LN18300.B01 BLK8184B

General Statements

Premium Herbal

520 mg

Our Yucca is carefully tested and produced to superior quality standards.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Recommendation: Take 2 capsules twice daily with food or water.

Brand IP Statement(s)

2015

Health through the power of nature, that’s what it means to Trust the Leaf.

Formula

Yucca (Yucca schidigera) is a traditional herbal remedy that contains beneficial saponins.

See for yourself

Yucca Stalk by Nature's Way label

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

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Yucca Stalk by Nature's Way

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 container50 Amounts shown are per serving.

Mojave Yucca

No known
interactions
1.04 Gram(s) 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...

Mojave Yucca monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Plant-derived Capsule, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Yucca Stalk by Nature's Way Drug Interactions

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

Nature's Way

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Phone Number
1-800-962-8873
Web Address
naturesway.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Yucca Stalk by Nature's Way: Common Questions

Does Yucca Stalk by Nature's Way interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Yucca Stalk. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Yucca Stalk 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 while I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
The safety data advises against using Yucca Stalk during pregnancy and breastfeeding because there isn't enough information to know it's safe. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this is right for you.
Does yucca actually work for joint pain?
The evidence isn't clear. Studies show insufficient reliable evidence to rate whether yucca helps joint pain. If you're interested in trying it, your doctor can help you decide if it's worth a try for your situation.
Are there any side effects I should know about?
Some people exposed to yucca have developed allergic reactions, including hay fever-like symptoms and contact rashes after handling the plant. If you have plant allergies or sensitive skin, check with your pharmacist before taking this.
What exactly is in this product?
It contains one active ingredient, Mojave Yucca. The capsule itself is plant-derived, and it also contains magnesium stearate, which helps with manufacturing.

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The Full Monographs Behind Yucca Stalk’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 Stalk'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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