Yucca filimentosa / Yucca Root Powder

Description

Yucca filamentosa (Yucca Root) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae. Native to the south-eastern United States, from south-east Virginia to Florida, and as far west as south Texas. The species is also reportedly naturalised in France, Italy and Turkey.

Most commonly found in sandy soils, especially in beach scrub and dunes, but also in fields, barrens, and rocky slopes, though it grows well also in silt or clay soils.

Its common names include Adam’s needle, common yucca, Spanish bayonet, bear-grass, needle-palm, silk-grass, and spoon-leaf yucca.

Usually trunkless, it is a multisuckering evergreen shrub with heads of 75 cm (30 in) long. It is fully hardy, though in cultivation it benefits from a sheltered position away from winter winds. Y. filamentosa is widely cultivated in mild temperate and subtropical climates as a broadleaved evergreen plant. It needs full sun and a well-drained soil.

Medicinal Action and Uses

Anti-inflammatory – Yucca has been used widely in Native folk medicine for its anti-arthritic and anti-inflammatory effects which support Yucca’s promise in the treatment of both osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, as well as gout, urethritis and prostates.

Steroidal – Yucca has previously been considered an important source of phytosterols and used in the manufacturing of steroidal hormones.

Topical uses – Traditionally Yucca has been used to treat skin diseases and treat sprains. This is due to its anti-inflammatory effects.

Packaging

Product is supplied in Resealable Foil Bags.