Mark Tierno's Medicinal Herbs Database |
Yucca Root |
Botanical Name |
Yucca glauca |
System Affected |
joints, hair/scalp, glands, liver |
Properties |
Reduces inflammation of joints; helpful vs arthritis and rheumatism. Excellent hair and scalp treatment. glands, liver |
Description |
creamy white flowers in towering spikes |
Origin |
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Notes |
roots used in shampoos |
Toxicity |
none |
Dosage |
in hair: chop root, soak in water, stir to lather |
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