AGAVE

Medicinal Herbal
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herbal cures

Agave (Agave americana)

The American century plant, or spiked Aloe, is useful for stomach complaints and many more serious diseases as well as used as a scalp treatment for Dandruff and falling hair.

The sap of the Agave plant is often taken to halt the growth of putrefactive bacteria in the stomach and intestines. It has also been recommended for Jaundice, Tuberculosis and healing the liver of disease.

Common Names:

American agave
American century
Century plant
Flowering aloe
Spiked aloe

Plant Parts used:
The Plant

Side Effects or contraindications:

None known

Cautions:

None known

Internal uses for Agave

Antiseptic
Diuretic
Laxative
Stomach
Tuberculosis
Jaundice

External use for Agave

Dandruff
Falling hair

Usual Method of Prep	Usual Dosage
Wash: Soak plant fiber in water for a day.	Use: Water as a wash for the scalp to treat dandruff and/or falling hair.
Decoction: Boil 1 tbsp plant in 1 pint water	Take: 1 cup tea in Mouthful dosages throughout the day.
Powder: Purchase.	Take: 1/2 tsp 3 times a day.

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