Used in many creams that fight menopausal symptoms
Wild Yam is native to North America, the dried root (rhizome) contain glycoside diosgenin, systemic corticosteroids, androgens, estrogens, proestrogens, and other phyto-type hormones. Mexican Yam, or wild yam, is native to North America and a member of the Dioscoreaceae family.
The dried root (rhizome) contain glycoside diosgenin, systemic corticosteroids, androgens, estrogens, proestrogens, and other phyto-type hormones. •
Wild Yam calms muscular spasms and seems to have anti-inflammatory properties. It also stimulates the flow of bile and promotes perspiration. Wild Yam extract has been shown to lower triglycerides and raise levels of the 'good' HDL cholesterol that combats build-up of plaque in the arteries. Wild Yam is also considered a remedy for rheumatism, gallbladder problems, cramps, nerve pain, painful menstruation, upset stomach, and morning sickness.
Promotes glandular balance. Used to treat dysmenorrhea, ovarian neuralgia, cramps, after pains, pre-menstrual syndrome, after pains. Contains hormonal precursors for progesterone and other cortical steroids. Anti-spasmodic, anti-inflammatory, anti-rheumatic. Relieves intestinal colic. Soothes diverticulitis. Useful in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.
History: Wild Yam is native to North America and a member of the Dioscoreaceae family.
Technicals: Natural progesterone, which has a structure similar to human progesterone, may be synthesized from wild yam.
Side Effects: Progesterone creams appear to have no adverse side effects (Climacteric, 4, 2:144-150, 2001).
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