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YACON ROOT

Scientific Name: Smallanthus sonchifolius Syn. Polymnia sonchifolia

Common Names: Yacon Root

Part Used: Roots, leaves

Habitat: Native to Venezuela, Argentina

Benefits: food crop, beneficial bacteria, sweetener, weight loss, flavoring

 

YARROW

Scientific Name: Achillea millefolium

Common Names: Milfoil, Old Mans Pepper, Nosebleed

Part Used: aerial parts, oil

Habitat: Native to Europe, Asia, North America

Benefits: nosebleed, clotting factors, wounds, slow menstrual bleeding, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, digestive aid, fever,

CAUTION: Avoid in pregnancy

 

YLANG-YLANG

Scientific Name: Cananga adorate

Common Names: Ylang-Ylang

Family: Annonaceae

Part Used: essence obtained from flowers

Habitat: native to tropical Asia

Benefits: boost energy, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, poor circulation

 

YUCCA ROOT

Scientific Name: Yucca spp

Common Names: Adam’s Needle, Soap Tree, Mojave yucca

Part Used: Roots

Habitat: Native to North America

Benefits: anti-arthritic, anti-inflammatory, arthritis, boost immunity

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