Western Herbalism
Mojave yucca
Yucca schidigera
Also known as Yucca, Mohave Yucca, Joshua Tree, Yucca arborescens Trel.
GRAS status by FDA for human use traditional Native American use limited human clinical evidence (preliminary Bingham studies on arthritis relief) primarily studied for anti-arthritic potential via multiple mechanisms no standard energetics or taste documented in sources
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Indications what the tradition reached for it in
- Joint pain
- Joint swelling
- Arthritis
- Joint inflammation
- Inflammation
- Pain
- Rheumatism
- Oxidative stress
- Bacterial infection
- Infection
- Diabetes
- Stomach disorders
Safety
Pregnancy: Pregnancy Caution
Breastfeeding: Lactation (source flag notSafeInLactation)
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Dosing as the sources wrote it
| Preparation | As written | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Powdered root/Capsule | 380-2000mg daily (BID-TID) | 380-2000 mg |
| Decoction | 7-8g root/500ml water simmer 15min, 3-5 cups/day | 7000-8000 mg |
| Tincture (1:5?) | 1ml (20-30 drops) 2-4x daily | 1 mL |
Doses are reproduced from the sources for practitioners and are not a recommendation for any person.
From the sources
Clinical Notes. GRAS status by FDA for human use traditional Native American use limited human clinical evidence (preliminary Bingham studies on arthritis relief) primarily studied for anti-arthritic potential via multiple mechanisms no standard energetics or taste documented in sources
indications. Mojave yucca is traditionally indicated for: Joint pain, Joint swelling, Arthritis, Joint inflammation, Inflammation, Pain, Rheumatism, Oxidative stress, Bacterial infection, Infection.
constituents. Notable constituents of Mojave yucca include: Steroidal saponins (sarsapogenin, markogenin, smilagenin, samogenin, gitogenin, neogitogenin), polyphenolics (resveratrol, yuccaols A-E) Cheeke.
dose-reference. Reference preparation/dosing for Mojave yucca: Powdered root/Capsule=380-2000mg daily (BID-TID); Decoction=7-8g root/500ml water simmer 15min, 3-5 cups/day; Tincture (1:5?)=1ml (20-30 drops) 2-4x daily; Topical poultice/decoction=PRN
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