Historically, Yucca has been used for many years by Native Americans for a variety of reasons ranging from medical conditions to basic needs like soap, rope, and textiles. Today, health gurus have found that it makes a good dietary supplement and it has been marketed to treat many ailments
What Yucca Treats " Today, yucca is most commonly known for its anti-inflammatory properties and is used to treat arthritic symptoms for those that have both osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Because of these properties, it also helps with gout and bursitis.
Some other ailments that yucca can effectively treat are High Blood Pressure, cholesterol levels, gall bladder problems, diabetes, indigestion, consipation, skin lesions, sprains, migraines, colitis, ulcers, and problems with liver, kidney, and gallbladder.
How it Works: Yucca has high levels of saponins, which is naturally produced by the adrenal glands in the human body. These saponins attach themselves to cholesterol and toxins forming large molecules. These molecules are too large for the intestine to absorb, so they have no other choice than to leave the body via the digestive system. Thus, they do not have as much effect on the human body.
Saponins are precursors to cortisone. Cortisone is a hormonal steroid that is naturally created by the adrenal glands. It prevents inflammation.
Saponins also act favorably on flora in the intestines, encouraging growth.
Toxicity " If doses are taken at levels that are too high, it can cause diarrhea. Long term use of the extract can interfere with the body's ability to absorb vitamins A, D, E, and K.
Rocommended Dosage " Standard doses of concentrated yucca in the form of tablets or capsule is 2 to 4 a day, and as a tea, 3-5 cups a day.
Yucca is available as an extract, and can be applied topically by rubbing it directly on the problem causing area.
Native Americans and people in Central America have been eating the yucca plant for centuries without any known adverse effects.
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