Yucca
Yucca

Background

Yucca is the common name for more than 40 species of plants in the Yucca genus. They have tough, sword-like leaves and a large spike of whitish flowers.

Yucca contains chemicals that might reduce swelling. It might also have antibacterial and antifungal effects.

People use yucca for osteoarthritis, high blood pressure, joint pain, migraine headache, diabetes, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.

Don't confuse yucca with cassava. These are not the same.
When taken by mouth: Yucca is commonly consumed in foods. But there isn't enough reliable information to know if yucca is safe or what the side effects might be when used in larger amounts as medicine.

When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if yucca is safe or what the side effects might be.

Special Precautions & Warnings:

Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if yucca is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.

Effectiveness

There is interest in using yucca for a number of purposes, but there isn't enough reliable information to say whether it might be helpful.
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Dosing & administration

There isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of yucca might be. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult a healthcare professional before using.

Interactions with pharmaceuticals

It is not known if Yucca interacts with any medicines. Before taking Yucca, talk with your healthcare professional if you take any medications.

Interactions with herbs & supplements

There are no known interactions with herbs and supplements.

Interactions with foods

There are no known interactions with foods.
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