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Yucca

Botanicals / Herbs

Also known as: Mojave yucca
Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Yucca schidigera

Description: Yucca is a evergreen desert tree native to North and Central America. It is from agavaceae (liliaceae) family. It contains high levels of saponins. Its stalk and root are used medicinally.

Oral Uses

  • General joint conditions RatingRating

    Yucca is an anti-inflammatory, an antispasmodic and an antirheumatic; reduces joint inflammation; promotes cartilage regeneration; alleviates rheumatism and other symptoms. Take 3 months to see improvement. Take 1.5-2.5 g of dried yucca root daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Gout RatingRating

    Yucca is an anti-inflammatory, an antispasmodic and antirheumatic; reduces inflammation and pain; alleviates rheumatism and other symptoms. Take 3 months to see improvement. Take 1.5-2.5 g of dried yucca root daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Osteoarthritis RatingRating

    Yucca is an anti-inflammatory, an antispasmodic and an antirheumatic; reduces joint inflammation; promotes cartilage regeneration; alleviates rheumatism and other symptoms. Take 3 months to see improvement. Take 1.5-2.5 g of dried yucca root daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Psoriatic arthritis RatingRating

    Yucca is an anti-inflammatory, an antispasmodic and an antirheumatic; reduces joint inflammation; promotes cartilage regeneration; alleviates rheumatism and other symptoms. Take 1.5-2.5 g of dried yucca root daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Rheumatism RatingRating

    Yucca is an anti-inflammatory, an antispasmodic and antirheumatic; reduces inflammation and alleviates rheumatism. Take 3 months to see improvement. Take 1.5-2.5 g of dried yucca root daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Rheumatoid arthritis RatingRating

    Yucca is an anti-inflammatory, an antispasmodic and an antirheumatic; reduces joint inflammation; alleviates rheumatism and other symptoms. Take 3 months to see improvement. Take 1.5-2.5 g of dried yucca root daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Addison's disease Rating

    Yucca helps to produce cortisone and improves hormonal balance. Take 1.5-2.5 g of dried yucca root daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Antirheumatic RatingRatingRating

    Yucca is an antirheumatic; alleviates rheumatism. Take 1.5-2.5 g of dried yucca root daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Alterative RatingRating

    Yucca is an alterative and a detoxifier. Take 1.5-2.5 g of dried yucca root daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Anti-inflammatory RatingRating

    Yucca is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation. Take 1.5-2.5 g of dried yucca root daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Antibacterial RatingRating

    Yucca is an antibacterial; inhibits bacteria growth. Take 1.5-2.5 g of dried yucca root daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Antifungal RatingRating

    Yucca is an antifungal; fights fungus. Take 1.5-2.5 g of dried yucca root daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Antioxidant RatingRating

    Yucca is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals. Take 1.5-2.5 g of dried yucca root daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Antispasmodic RatingRating

    Yucca is an antispasmodic; alleviates spasms. Take 1.5-2.5 g of dried yucca root daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Topical Uses

  • Alopecia Rating

    Yucca stimulates hair growth. Apply yucca root extract containing shampoo daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Dandruff Rating

    Yucca helps to reduce dandruff. Apply yucca root extract containing shampoo daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Skin wounds Rating

    Yucca is an astringent and an hemostatic; stops bleeding and alleviates other symptoms. Apply yucca root extract containing topical preparation daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Sprains & strains Rating

    Yucca is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation and alleviates symptoms. Apply yucca root extract containing topical preparation daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Topical Actions

  • Action - Anti-inflammatory RatingRating

    Yucca is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation. Apply yucca root extract containing topical preparation daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Astringent RatingRating

    Yucca is an astringent; reduces secretions. Apply yucca root extract containing topical preparation daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Hemostatic Rating

    Yucca is a hemostatic; stops bleeding. Apply yucca root extract containing topical preparation daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Recommended Dosage

Take 1.5-2.5 g of dried yucca root daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Cautions & Side Effects

Safety problems are unknown if used as suggested. Overdoses may produce diarrhea. Do not use it during pregnancy or if you have breast cancer. Do not use it more than 3 months. Safety with children and people with kidney and liver conditions are unknown.

Available Forms

Yucca is available in tablet, capsule, tincture and powder form.

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