Agave Herb Information, Agave benefit side effects

Scientific Name: Agave Americana

Medicinal Uses of Agave Herb

Antiseptic, diuretic, laxative, healing, anti-inflammatory (it's efficacy in treating arthritis and rheumatism is not yet proven by scientific investigation).

Agave Herb acts primarily on the digestive system and lowers fever by inducing perspiration.

Agave Herb used internally for indigestion, flatulence, constipation, dysentary. Sap has disinfectant properties also useful in checking foul bacteria in the digestive system.

A disinfectant diuretic formerly used in the treatment of syphilis.
Has been used in the past for pulmonary tuberculosis, liver disease and jaundice.

Agave Herb used externally for burns and minor injuries. Leaf sap has been applied to skin for burns as well.

A fermented alcoholic drink used by Mexican Indians for nervous conditions.

Soaking agave fiber in water for one day gives a rinse for disinfecting the scalp and for 'falling hair'.

Was used by Southwestern Native Americans to treat the pain and inflammation of arthritis and rheumatism.

Agave Herb is a root tea was also used for arthritis.

Among the Aztecs it was used as a dysentary remedy. Enemas using agave leaves were used. They also employed the juice as part of a wound remedy.

Native Americans employed it in cases of dropsy.

Agave Herb is a wash of the roots was used formerly for snakebite.

The root was formerly nibbled for severe diarrhea and for worms.

The stiff center of the leaves was boiled with water and a small amount of salt and used to treat jaundice of the liver.

Indian folks healers (curanderos) of Guatemala used Agave Herb for excessive phlegm, coughs, poor urination, rheumatism and sores.