Yucca Root
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Yucca Root, a Native American remedy, is used for irritation of all sorts, such as joint or skin discomfort. Native Americans used yucca as a soap as it had a lathering effect. The main medicinal agents are saponins, which have a soapy consistency. Also called cassava, casava and manioc, yucca root can be peeled and cooked like a potato or used as a thickening ingredient. Good-quality yucca root will be long, firm, and have thick, rough-skin with medium to dark-brown coloring. Avoid Yucca Root that is soft or has soft spots. |
The saponins in Yucca are a precursor of natural cortisone normally produced by the adrenal glands. Ths makes it a popular remedy for all kinds of inflammation, such as arthritis, rheumatism, bursitis, colitis, and other inflammatory conditions. Yucca is also used as a blood cleanser; today, often in the form of Yucca Root Tea.
Yucca is high in vitamins A, B, and C, and contains potassium, calcium, phosphorus, iron, manganese and copper which make it very soothing to the intestinal tract. The plant provides nutritional support to the structural system (bones, joints, muscles).
Yucca Root Supplement
Yucca Extract Extract contains the dried, pure juice of the yuccaplant and contains more saponins than dried stalk. Traditionally, Native Americans used the juice of the yucca plant to improve joint health.
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