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Yucca is the common name for the more than 40 species of perennials in the Yucca genus. The plants are well known for their tough, sword-like leaves and a large spike of whitish flowers. They are native to the hot and dry parts of North America, Central America, and the West Indies.

 Health Benefits

Yucca has been used to treat a wide variety of conditions that cause pain and inflammation, including chronic headache, and  arthritis.

Yucca is may treat gout,  is thought to promote normal digestion and liver function. It is important to watch the dosage,  too much yucca saponins may cause diarrhea.

Yucca has been used also to treat skin conditions, such as skin cancer, and to promote the healing of wounds. Yucca may help reduce headache, may help cardiovascular health by improving circulation and lowering blood pressure, triglyceride levels and cholesterol.

Side  Effects

In general, saponins may cause dose-dependent gastrointestinal distress, especially in raw plant form. Safety in pregnant and breast-feeding women has not been established. Injected directly into the bloodstream, saponins can cause hemolysis.