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Yarrow
(Achillea Millefolium) For centuries Yarrow has been used to stop bleeding both internally and externally. Yarrow, a member of the sunflower family, contains an alkaloid principle called achillein, as well as some tannin and fairly high amounts of selenium, potassium, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin F, and vitamin K.
Having a variety of effects on the body, Yarrow is known to alleviate inflammation, reduce fevers, stimulate the appetite and encourage sweating, expelling toxins from the body.
Yarrow's astringent properties are especially helpful in stopping nosebleeds, excessive menstruation and diarrhea. Yarrow is also known for relieving muscle spasms, arthritis, and easing digestion.
Yeast Infection
See also Candida
Yellow Dock
Yellow dock has been used for hundreds of years for its astringent properties, treating a variety of skin problems, including boils, rashes, blemishes and burns. Yellow dock is valued even more so today as one of the best available sources of iron. Yellow dock's high iron content makes it beneficial for treating anemia and pregnant women. Yellow Dock also contains vitamin C, vitamin A, calcium and phosphorous.
Yellow dock is used to purify the blood supplied to the glands improving the flow of bile and digestive fluids. Yellow dock has been known to help improve bladder and liver functions, reduce bowel inflammation and glandular swelling. Yellow dock is also used to treat some cases of jaundice and skin eruptions associated with the toxicity of the intestines.
One other use for yellow dock is as a laxative to help relieve mild constipation.
Yellow Fever
A disease caused by parasites.
Yocon
See yohimbine
Yohimar
See yohimbine
Yohimbe
See yohimbine
yohimbine
What is yohimbine?
- Yohimbine increases the amount of blood that is allowed to flow into the penis and prevents blood from flowing out of the penis. It can cause an erection.
- Yohimbine is used to treat and diagnose some types of impotence.
The PDR reference is here.
Yohimex
See yohimbine
Ytterbium
A trace mineral
Yttrium
A trace mineral
Yucca
Yucca grows in abundance throughout the Southwestern United States and Mexico. Traditionally used for soap because of its foaming agents, Yucca is used today to treat inflammation caused by degenerative diseases like arthritis and rheumatism. Rich in Vitamin A, B-complex and Vitamin C, Yucca is also a good source of calcium, copper, manganese, potassium and phosphorus.
Originally used for both food and medicine, Yucca's natural steroid properties, Saponins, have been known to reduce inflammation and obstructions of the joints. Yucca also contains antibacterial and antifungal properties that contribute to the cleansing of the colon, purifying the blood and helping keep the kindeys and liver free of toxins.
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