Condition
Treatment Support
antiinflammatory
Application
capsule, tablet, tincture
Yucca
(Yucca spp.)
Also know as Our Lord's Candle, Spanish Bayonet
Botanical Information
A desert shrub with a dense whorls of sharp, rigid lance-shaped leaves. The flowering stalk full of large, fragrant, cream-colored flowers is produced irregularly.
Working with Yucca
Part(s) Used
Root
Herb Forms
Tincture, capsule, bulk powder.
Yucca is said to reduce joint inflammation, and the powdered herb in capsules is used by arthritis and rheumatism sufferers. It has also been indicated for gout and constipation. When chopped up in water, it becomes a sudsing agent and may be used as a substitute for soap or shampoo.
Yucca has a taste of SWEET, BITTER and a temperature of COOL.
Cautions
None noted.
Conditions treated with Yucca
Condition
Treatment Support
Application
Condition
Treatment Support
anti-inflammatory
Application
tincture, capsule, tea
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The information offered in this database is not intended as a substitute for any that may have been prescribed by your health practitioner or physician.
