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Yucca Yucca schidigera
Yucca
yucca plant

Benefits | Preparation | Medicinal Uses | Side Effects | Plant | Folklore |

Common Names
Yucca ,
Botanical Name
Yucca schidigera
Family
LILIACEAE Lily Family
Yucca Medicinal Properties & Benefits
Common Uses: Arthritis * Cholesterol Control * Pet care *
Properties: Analgesic* Anti-inflammatory* Antirheumatic*
Parts Used: Roots
Constituents:saponin
Yucca' s most promising use among natural health practicers is in the treatment of both osteo and rheumatoid arthritis. The steroidal saponins in yucca are used as starter substances in the production of synthetic steroid drugs. These phytosterols work with the natural immune functions of the body, and assist the body in using and producing these its steroid related hormones. Human studies have shown that an extract of yucca reduces the swelling, pain and stiffness of arthritis, though the studies were controversial.
Yucca Remedies
remedy Prep Methods :tinctures, capsules
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  2. Yucca pet supplement, arthritis
  3. Yucca root tea
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referencesYucca Medicinal Uses & References
Rheumatoid and osteoarthritis
Used to treat both rheumatoid and osteoarthritis The steroidal saponins in yucca work with the natural immune functions of the body, and assist the body in using and producing its steroid related hormones. 897
Food additive
Yucca is commonly added to dog, cat, horse, or cattle feed to optimize the nutritional value of an animal's food, and to reduce unpleasant odors in urine and feces in house pets. 1018
Side Effects:
Overuse may cause indigestion. It is recommended to give a two day break from the herb each week, if using over a long period of time.
Plant Description

Yucca is traditional favorite of Native Americans that grows primarily in the dry coastal canyons of California and the inland deserts of the western United States. Older scholars considered it a member of Agavaceae, while it is most currently placed in the Lily family. The one thing everyone agrees on is that yucca is not a cactus. The various species differ primarily by their size, with Y. brevifolia, the Joshua tree, growing up to 20 feet tall. Most species including the more common Y. schidigera, the Mojave yucca grow as a 1 to 6 foot high clump with sharp and swordlike leaves and beautiful cream colored flowers. It is this species the is the primary on marketed by the natural products industry.
Folklore, Myths and Legends
History and Traditions
history Many Native American tribes uses yucca as a food, and it has traditionally been used as an arthritis remedy.
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