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Wild Yam 100% Organic Root Cut & Sifted Herb
-23%
$6.97 – $40.99
100% Organic
100% Vegan
USFDA Organic
Gluten Free
NON GMO
Compliant Packaging
Artificial Colour Free
No Harmful Heavy Metals
Traditional use
Wild Yam Used for centuries by the Native Americans to treat a variety of diseases, Wild Yam contains a calming effect. As some of the old names (Colic Root, Rheumatism Root) suggest, this herb was highly considered for providing relief from colic (especially in babies) and lessening the pain of rheumatism. It has a persevering history in Japanese medication where it was used as a medicine for infertility and for the pain of child delivery.
Several studies reveal wild yam has strong antifungal properties and may help fight yeast and other fungal infections.
- High Cholesterol
- Breast Cancer
- Menopause and Osteoporosis
- Inflammation
- Muscle spasms
- Asthma
- Digestive Health
Available Forms
Wild yam is available as cut, liquid extract, and as powder. The powdered form may be bought in capsules or compressed tablets. The fluid extract can be made into herbal tea. Creams including wild yam are also available.
How to Take It
Children’s
Wild yam hasn’t been studied in children, so it is not suggested for children’s
Adult
Wild yam often comes in tablet form as a dried herb. Usually, it is dosed in a tincture, which is an alcohol extract. It is also available as a 12% cream for topical use.
Ask your physician to assist you to find the proper dose.
Note: Wild yam is oftentimes mixed with other herbs said to have estrogen-like effects, such as black cohosh. Wild yam creams, as well as tablets and powders, may contain synthetic hormones. Check the ingredients carefully.
Expiration: All tonics, loose teas, herbal leaves, and powders should be refrigerated after the seal is broken for the longest potency and freshness of herbs. Herbal compounds such as tinctures and capsules don’t need to be refrigerated and should be stored in a cool, dark place out of direct light.
These methods will guarantee the longest potency and freshness. All herbal compounds will have an expiration date on item packages effective immediately. If Stored correctly these herbal compounds will last far longer than the recommended expiration date.
Supporting Research
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Ali Z, Smillie TJ, Khan IA. Cholestane steroid glycosides from the rhizomes of Dioscorea villosa (wild yam). Carbohydr Res. 2013;370:86-91.
Aumsuwan P, Khan SI, Khan IA, et al. The anticancer potential of steroidal saponin, dioscin, isolated from wild yam (Dioscorea villosa) root extract in invasive human breast cancer cell line MDA-MB-231 in vitro. Arch Biochem Biophys. 2016;591:98-110.
Aumsuwan P, Khan SI, Khan IA, et al. Evaluation of wild yam (Dioscorea villosa) root extract as a potential epigenetic agent in breast cancer cells. In Vitro Cell Dev Biol Anim. 2015;51(1):59-71.
Bhandari MR, Kawabata J. Bitterness and toxicity in wild yam (Dioscorea spp.) tubers of Nepal. Plant Foods Hum Nutr. 2005;60(3):129-35.
Boban PT, Nambisan B, Sudhakaran PR. Hypolipidaemic effect of chemically different mucilages in rats: a comparative study. Br J Nutr. 2006;96(6):1021-1029.
Bone K, Mill S, eds. Principles and Practices of Phytotherapy, Modern Herbal Medicine. London: Churchill Livingstone; 2000.
Carroll DG. Nonhormonal therapies for hot flashes in menopause. Am Fam Physician. 2006;73(3):457-464. Review.
Chang WC, Yu YM, Wu CH, Tseng YH, Wu KY. Reduction of oxidative stress and atherosclerosis in hyperlipidemic rabbits by Dioscorea rhizome. Can J Physiol Pharmacol. 2005;83(5):423-430.
Cho J, Choi H, Lee J, Kim MS, Sohn HY, Lee DG. The antifungal activity and membrane-disruptive action of dioscin extracted from Dioscorea nipponica. Biochim Biophys Acta. 2013;1828(3):1153-1158.
Foster S, Tyler VE. Tyler’s Honest Herbal. Binghamton, NY: The Haworth Herbal Press; 2000:381-382.
Haimov-Kochman R, Hochner-Celnikier D. Hot flashes revisited: pharmacological and herbal options for hot flashes management. What does the evidence tell us? Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2005;84(10):972-9. Review.
Kelley KW, Carroll DG. Evaluating the evidence for over-the-counter alternatives for relief of hot flashes in menopausal women. J Am Pharm Assoc (2003). 2010;50(5):e106-115. Review.
Komesaroff PA, Black CV, Cable V, Sudhir K. Effects of wild yam extract on menopausal symptoms, lipids and sex hormones in healthy menopausal women. Climacteric. 2001;4(2):144-150.
Manda VK, Avula B, Ali Z, et al. Characterization of in vitro ADME properties of diosgenin and dioscin from Dioscorea villosa. Planta Med. 2013;79:1421-1428.
Park MK, Kwon HY, Ahn WS, Bae S, Rhyu MR, Lee Y. Estrogen activities and the cellular effects of natural progesterone from wild yam extract in mcf-7 human breast cancer cells. Am J Chin Med. 2009;37(1):159-167.
Taylor M. Alternatives to conventional hormone replacement therapy. Compr Ther. 1997;23(8):514-532.
Zava DT, Dollbaum CM, Blen M. Estrogen and progestin bioactivity of foods, herbs, and spices. Proc Soc Exp Biol Med. 1998;217(3):369-378.
Research & medicinal potential
Research focus: Traditional medicinal uses and pharmacological potential.
Genus-wide review including toxicity; species vary and wild yam does not convert into progesterone in the human body.
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Wild Yam — Herb information
Scientific name: Dioscorea spp.
Benefits and traditional uses
- Traditional digestive comfort use
- Does not convert to human progesterone
Traditional uses are not proven benefits. Research preparations may differ.
Does not supply or convert to human progesterone.
| Weight | 2 oz |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 7 × 6 × 2 in |
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