Yucca Schidigera Herb vs Yucca Filamentosa Herb

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Yucca Schidigera Herb

Yucca schidigera

Musculoskeletal

Yucca filamentosa

Musculoskeletal

Yucca Schidigera Herb

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Yucca Filamentosa Herb

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

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

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

Active Compounds

saponins, sarsasapogenin, polyphenols, resveratrol

saponins, resveratrol, flavonoids

Traditional Uses

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

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

Modern Uses

anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, prebiotic

anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, skin cleansing

Adult Dosage

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

Topical root extract; 250-500mg extract orally

Contraindications

GI ulcers - saponins irritate, liver disease

GI disease - saponins, liver disease

Side Effects

GI irritation, loose stools

GI upset, diarrhea

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E