Wild Yam
Wild Yam
Wild Yam is used to relieve spasmodic gastrointestinal complaints such as bilious colic and flatulence. It is useful in chronic liver problems and painful gallstones. It also assists in ovarian and uterine pains, such as menstrual cramps. Its anti-inflammatory action helps relieve the discomfort of rheumatoid arthritis, even in the acute phase. Wild Yam has been used in the manufacture of contraceptive hormones, however the herb does not have a contraceptive effect.
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Ingredients
Ingredients
Contents: Wild Yam (Dioscorea villosa) root
Preparation: 1-2 tsp/cup, simmer covered 10 mins. Drink 3 times daily.
Specifications
Specifications
Precautions
Precautions
- Wild yam contains saponins that may cause gastrointestinal upset for some sensitive individuals.
For specific herb contraindications, see our Herb Hub for more detailed information.
Happy Herb Co provides referenced information for educational purposes only, and does not make any therapeutic claims for any of their products.
Please seek advice from a healthcare provider if you wish to use herbs for therapeutic purposes.
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I really enjoy this with some others I mix up for my autoimmune disease. They help for my pain and hopefully they will slow its progression :)
I bought to add to my other teas as I have an inflammatory arthritis. Tastes fine, we’ll see how it works :)