1. Effects of yew

(1) It has a powerful effect in treating cancer. Paclitaxel, extracted from the bark and leaves of the yew tree, has outstanding effects on a variety of advanced cancers and is known as "the last line of defense in the treatment of cancer." The roots, stems, leaves and fruits of yew are all treasures. Taxol extracted from yew plants as the main raw material is mainly used for advanced breast cancer, advanced ovarian cancer, esophageal cancer, nasopharyngeal cancer, bladder cancer, lymphoma, and prostate cancer. Cancer, malignant melanoma and head and neck tumors, upper gastrointestinal cancer, small cell and non-small cell lung cancer. Experience has proven that paclitaxel has a unique anti-tumor mechanism and significant tumor-inhibiting effects.

(2) Yew also has therapeutic effects on other diseases. It contains a large amount of taxine terpene compounds, taxine, taxine A, taxine H, taxine K, taxine L, taxine, taxine and many other elements, which can treat dysmenorrhea, diuresis, Lowers blood pressure, lowers blood sugar, fights leukemia, fights tumors, and has significant effects on treating diabetes and cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.

(3) In addition to extracting medicinal value, the arils of yew can also be eaten, which are sweet and sour and stimulate appetite. The leaves can also be eaten raw and have anti-inflammatory and detoxifying properties, and the seeds can be extracted for oil. Some people also use the paclitaxel enzyme extracted from the yew tree and combine it with essential oils to make cosmetic skin care products, which can moisturize and regulate blood circulation.

2. Medicinal value of yew

(1) Yew leaves: bitter in taste. In addition to the miraculous anti-cancer substance paclitaxel, the extract is also rich in plant Enzymes, plant fibers, hormone production, protein fats and various amino acids. The medicinal ingredients of yew leaves (especially Pacific yew) are higher than other parts of the yew tree. They are not only rich in the anti-cancer substance paclitaxel, but also contain a large amount of bioflavonoids, proanthocyanidins, and Chlorophyll, multivitamins. Yew leaves also contain a variety of water-soluble flavonoids, including proanthocyanidins, which are extremely active and highly bioavailable in the human body, as well as catechins and a variety of unsaturated fatty acids.

(2) Yew bark: Contains the magical anti-cancer substance - paclitaxel.

(3) Yew root: Contains the miraculous anti-cancer substance - paclitaxel. It is also the main ingredient in treating diabetes. In Taiwan, people use yew roots to stew pork and eat meat and drink soup to treat diabetes.

(4) Yew trunk: Contains the magical anti-cancer substance - paclitaxel.

(5) Yew fruit: rich in protein, calcium, phosphorus, iron and other minerals, as well as a variety of vitamins.