Journal of Inflammation - Most viewed articlesMost viewed articles in last 30 days from Journal of Inflammation (ISSN 1476-9255) published by BioMed CentralAnti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic effects of yucca schidigera: A review- March 29, 2006 Yucca schidigera is a medicinal plant native to Mexico. According to folk medicine, yucca extracts have anti-arthritic and anti-inflammatory effects. The plant contains several physiologically active phytochemicals. It is a rich source of steroidal saponins, and is used commercially as a saponin source. Saponins have diverse biological effects, including anti-protozoal activity. It has been postulated that saponins may have anti-arthritic properties by suppressing intestinal protozoa which may..http://www.journal-inflammation.com/content/3/1/6 |