Y Supplements

Vitamin
Description
Yarrow

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) has a long history as an herbal remedy applied to the skin for wounds, cuts and abrasions.

Yellow dock

Yellow dock is often described as helping strengthen the blood, however, very few laboratory or human studies have been conducted to confirm this traditional use.

Yerba santa

Chumash Indians and other California Indians have used Yerba Santa (Eriodictyon californicum) and other related species (Eriodictyon crassifolium, Eriodictyon trichocalyx) to treat lung conditions, saliva production, and to stop bleeding of minor cuts and scrapes.

Yew

There are several kinds of yew including the English or European yew, Pacific yew and Japanese yew.

Yohimbe bark extract

The terms yohimbine, yohimbine hydrochloride, and yohimbe bark extract are all related.

Yucca

Yucca is the common name for the more than 40 species of perennials in the Yucca genus.

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