*Joint Inflamation
*Arthritis
*Osteoporosis : Young, tender cassava (yucca) leaves are a good source of dietary proteins and vitamin K. Vitamin K has a suspected role in bone mass building by promoting osteotrophic activity in the bones. It also has an established role in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease patients by limiting neuronal damage in the brain.
*Neuritis
*Neuralgia
*Topically Yucca Root is used to make soap, is an emollient, and its cleansing properties are used in shampoo and other hair care products.
Research done on yucca root includes, "One preliminary trial reportedly found benefit for patients with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. The authors of the study speculate that yucca saponins may block release of toxins from the intestines that inhibit normal formation of cartilage. This has yet to be proven in human pharmacological studies. An extract of one species of yucca has been found to fight melanoma cells in test tube studies. Clinical trials are lacking to prove whether yucca may be useful for treating cancer in humans."
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