Yucca Filamentosa Herb vs Yucca Schidigera Herb

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Yucca Filamentosa Herb

Yucca filamentosa

Musculoskeletal

Yucca schidigera

Musculoskeletal

Yucca Filamentosa Herb

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Yucca Schidigera Herb

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Eastern North American yucca used by Cherokee and other Eastern tribes for joint pain, skin conditions, and as soap plant.

Desert yucca of Southwestern US used by Native peoples for joints, skin, and as saponin-rich supplement for arthritis.

Active Compounds

saponins, resveratrol, flavonoids

saponins, sarsasapogenin, polyphenols, resveratrol

Traditional Uses

skin soap and cleanser in Native American use, joint pain remedy, scalp and hair treatment

treatment of arthritis in Southwestern Native American medicine, skin and hair conditioning, anti-inflammatory remedy

Modern Uses

anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, skin cleansing

anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, prebiotic

Adult Dosage

Topical root extract; 250-500mg extract orally

250-500mg extract 2x/day or food-grade as conditioner

Contraindications

GI disease - saponins, liver disease

GI ulcers - saponins irritate, liver disease

Side Effects

GI upset, diarrhea

GI irritation, loose stools

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E