Yucca herbal is used to reduce chronic pain and inflammation for arthritic and rheumatoid arthritis conditions. The high saponin content is useful in binding cholesterol and triglycerides in the intestine preventing absorption.  It works much better than red rice yeast since the FDA lowered the acceptable doses available in supplements. Red Rice Yeast contains Lovastatin, which is a cholesterol lowering RX. Herbal tonics are highly concentrated medicinal herbs cooked and extracted to provide the highest potency for optimal health. These tonics are special brews that are used over long periods of time to promote radiant health. Not used for acute conditions. Tonics provide nutrients that enhance the natural process of organic function. The tonics may be diluted in hot water: fifteen drops of tonic in four ounces of hot water and sip daily.