Common Name: |
Yucca |
Other Names: |
Adam's Needles, Bear Grass |
Botanical Name: |
Yucca Filamentosa |
Other Names: |
Bear Grass Ga nu la hi, yo nah(Cherokee) |
Habitat: |
Desert regions, hot arid climates |
Cherokee Medicine Direction: |
East, South, West |
Medicinal Uses: |
Used for treating liver and gall bladder disorders due to it's saponin content. |
Magickal Representation: |
Strength, Endurance, Courage, Perseverance, Money, Luck |
Preparation and Dosage: |
The sap of the leaves of this cacti like plant is extracted and added to water to aid in preventing liver and gallbladder problems. 3tbsp of sap to a cup of water. The Root can be chewed also for the same purpose and also to enhance energy or endurance. This plant can be crushed and used on sores as an astringent and antiseptic. Flowers can be eaten in salad. The same sauve created by crushing this plant can also be used to ease arthritic or swollen joints. Take care in handling this plant due to the stinging and cutting sharpness of the leaves. |
Parts Used: |
Sap, Root, Leaves, Flowers |
Location: |
North America, Western Desert Regions |
Classification: |
Cacti |
Bibliography: |
The Cherokee Herbal ~ J.T. Garrett © 2003 J.T.Garret pp 60, 115, 155 Floridata Marketplace © 1996 - 2004
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