Taxaceae Antispasmodic Yew

Taxaceae Antispasmodic Yew
Family:Taxaceae Antispasmodic; Cancer; Cardiotonic; Diaphoretic; Emmenagogue; Expectorant; Homeopathy; Narcotic; Purgative.
Common name:Yew
The yew tree is a highly toxic plant that has occasionally been used medicinally mainly in the treatment of chest complaints. Modern research has shown that the plants contain the substance 'taxol' in their shoots. Taxol has shown exciting potential as an anti-cancer drug particularly in the treatment of ovarian cancers. Unfortunately the concentrations of taxol in this species are too low to be of much value commercially though it is being used for research purposes. This remedy should be used with great caution and only under the supervision of a qualified practitioner. See also the notes above on toxicity.All parts of the plant except the fleshy fruit are antispasmodic cardiotonic diaphoretic emmenagogue expectorant narcotic and purgative. The leaves have been used internally in the treatment of asthma bronchitis hiccup indigestion rheumatism and epilepsy. Externally the leaves have been used in a steam bath as a treatment for rheumatism.A homeopathic remedy is made from the young shoots and the berries. It is used in the treatment of many diseases including cystitis eruptions headaches heart and kidney problems rheumatism etc.

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