Secrets of the Yew Tree
The Yew Tree (Taxus baccata)
Volume 20 of 31
Bruce Clifton
Yew Tree ~ Ioho
Yew Tree – Ogham Tree Profile
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Name: Yew Tree
Ogham: Ioho – Eye her
Letter: I
Lunar: N/A
Season: Winter
Moon Phase: Four Quarters
Moon Name: N/A
Influence: Androgynous
Title: Chieftain
Age: Eternal Rebirth
Element: Wind
Aura: Purple
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Key Words:
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Healing Lore of the Yew Tree
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Scope & Notice
The information contained herein is for educational and entertainment purposes only. All efforts have been made to present accurate, up-to-date, reliable and complete information; however, no warranties of any kind are stated or implied. Readers should acknowledge that the author is not engaged in the rendering of medical or professional advice. The content herein should not be perceived as a substitute for professional or personal guidance. If in doubt, consult a qualified professional before attempting any techniques outlined.
The appropriate dosage or application of any natural remedy is dependent upon various factors, including age, health status, and individual circumstances. Natural products are not inherently safe, and dosage may be critical. It is best practice to begin with lower amounts and adjust as necessary. Consideration should also be given to timing, as the effectiveness of remedies may vary according to time of day and individual sensitivity.
About the Healing List
This list of ailments is not complete in its entirety; it has been limited to the most popular, with the remedies coming firstly from the tree and then vegetation dependent on the tree. It is worthy of note that there is more than one way to make a cup of tea, and many of the ingredients can be purchased online.
Yew Tree – Healing Remedies Oracle
We have alphabetised this list of healing qualities of the Yew Tree solely for ease of reference, they include but are not limited to:
1. Arthritis
2. Asthma
3) Bronchitis
4) Colds
5) Coughs
6) Cystitis
7) Digestive Health
8) Fevers
9) Gout
10) Urinary Tract Bladder
Arthritis / Yew Tree
Ingredients:
Yew bark
Yew leaves / needles
Key Properties:
Taxanes
Diterpenoids
Phenolic compounds
Flavonoids
Traditional properties: Anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antirheumatic.
Yew has a long association with aching joints, rheumatism and inflammatory pain. Taxus baccata itself is recorded in European folk medicine for arthritis and rheumatism, while wider Yew traditions preserve the use of its bark and leaves for painful and stiff joints.
Traditional Actions:
Yew belongs particularly to the old treatment of persistent joint pain, stiffness and rheumatic discomfort. Its association with inflammatory conditions is valid because modern investigation of Taxus species has identified compounds demonstrating anti-inflammatory and analgesic activity.
Preparation:
Traditional practice records Yew bark and leaves being placed into heated water and their aromatic steam used as a steam bath for rheumatism and painful joints. This survives as an ethnobotanical preparation rather than a modern home remedy.
Traditional Use:
The warmth and Yew-infused steam surround stiff and aching joints, forming part of an old tradition of treating rheumatic and arthritic discomfort through heat, bathing and the medicinal presence of the tree.
Asthma / Yew Tree
Ingredients:
Yew leaves / needles
Young Yew shoots
Key Properties:
Taxanes
Diterpenoids
Flavonoids
Phenolic compounds
Traditional properties: Antispasmodic, expectorant, respiratory and anti-inflammatory.
Yew has a long place in traditional respiratory healing, where its leaves and young shoots are associated with asthma, bronchial congestion and difficulty in breathing. The tree’s medicinal lore particularly connects it with easing constriction and calming spasmodic conditions of the chest.
Traditional Actions:
Yew is traditionally used to settle bronchial spasm, ease tightness within the chest and encourage freer breathing. Its association with asthma belongs to a wider tradition of using Yew for coughs, bronchitis and other respiratory complaints.
Preparation:
A traditional respiratory preparation consists of Yew leaves and young shoots gently heated in water to produce an aromatic steam. The rising vapour forms the basis of an old-fashioned Yew inhalation rather than an internal brew.
Traditional Use:
The warm Yew-infused vapour is traditionally inhaled as part of the treatment of asthma, wheezing and constricted breathing, combining the warmth of steam with Yew’s long-standing association with respiratory healing.
Bronchitis / Yew Tree
Ingredients:
Yew leaves / needles
Yew bark
Key Properties:
Taxanes
Diterpenoids
Flavonoids
Phenolic compounds
Traditional properties: Expectorant, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory and respiratory.
Yew has a place in traditional respiratory healing, with its leaves and bark associated with bronchitis, persistent coughs and congested breathing. Its warming preparations belong to folk practices intended to loosen the chest and settle troublesome respiratory spasms.
Traditional Actions:
Yew is traditionally associated with loosening bronchial congestion, calming coughing and easing tightness within the chest. Its use for bronchitis sits alongside its wider folk-healing relationship with asthma, coughs and other complaints of the airways.
Preparation:
A traditional preparation consists of Yew leaves and pieces of bark gently heated in water, allowing the rising aromatic steam to carry the presence of the tree. The preparation is used as a steam inhalation, rather than an internal brew.
Traditional Use:
The warm Yew-infused vapour is traditionally inhaled to soothe a congested chest, loosen stubborn mucus and ease the discomfort of bronchitis, bringing together warmth, moisture and Yew’s traditional respiratory properties.
Colds / Yew Tree
Ingredients:
Young Yew shoots
Yew leaves / needles
Key Properties:
Flavonoids
Phenolic compounds
Diterpenoids
Volatile compounds
Traditional properties: Respiratory, anti-inflammatory, decongestant and warming.
Yew belongs to traditional remedies for colds, congested breathing and winter respiratory complaints. Its evergreen leaves and young shoots are used in old respiratory preparations where warmth and aromatic vapour help relieve the discomfort of a heavy, stuffy cold.
Traditional Actions:
Yew is traditionally associated with opening congested breathing, soothing the airways and easing the stuffiness and heaviness accompanying a cold.
Preparation:
Make a traditional Yew steam preparation consisting of young shoots and leaves gently heated in a bowl of water. The plant material releases its aromatic presence into the rising warmth and vapour.
Traditional Use:
The Yew-infused steam is traditionally inhaled to ease nasal and chest congestion and encourage clearer breathing, particularly during troublesome winter colds.
Coughs / Yew Tree
Ingredients:
Yew leaves / needles
Young Yew shoots
Key Properties:
Diterpenoids
Flavonoids
Phenolic compounds
Volatile compounds
Traditional properties: Expectorant, antispasmodic, soothing and respiratory.
Yew belongs to traditional respiratory healing, where its leaves and young shoots are associated with troublesome coughs and irritation of the airways. Its use sits alongside the tree’s wider folk association with bronchitis, asthma and congested breathing.
Traditional Actions:
Yew is traditionally associated with calming a persistent cough, soothing irritated airways and helping loosen congestion within the chest.
Preparation:
Make a traditional Yew steam preparation consisting of leaves and young shoots gently heated in water, allowing the warmth and vapour to carry the aromatic presence of the tree.
Traditional Use:
The warm Yew-infused vapour is traditionally inhaled to settle coughing, soothe the chest and encourage easier breathing, particularly where a cough accompanies congestion.
Cystitis / Yew Tree
Digestive Health / Yew Tree
Fevers / Yew Tree
Gout / Yew Tree
Urinary Tract / Yew Tree
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