| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Taxus brevifolia |
| Common Name | Pacific Yew |
| Form | Liquid herbal extract / tincture |
| Active Compound | Paclitaxel (also known as Taxol) |
| Solvent Base | Water/alcohol (tincture) or glycerin (non-alcoholic) |
| Color | Brown to amber liquid |
| Smell/Taste | Earthy, woody aroma; bitter taste |
Taxus brevifolia, commonly known as the Pacific Yew tree, is a rare coniferous plant native to the northwestern United States and Canada. Its active liquid extract is highly valued for containing paclitaxel – a powerful natural compound used in anti-cancer therapies, skin care formulations, and herbal medicinal research.