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Diosgenin, the active compound in Mexican Wild Yam, is useful for treating a number of gynecological conditions, as well as PMS and menopausal symptoms. Wild Yam can also be used for digestive disorders such as Diverculitis, and Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
INGREDIENTS: Distilled Water, Grain Alcohol, wild-crafted Wild Yam. Ratio 1:5.
HISTORY: Many different species of the genus Dioscorea exist, but within the complementary medical model Dioscorea Villosa is the one most often used. Wild Yam is distinct from the vegetable often referred to as yam, Dioscorea Villosa is a perennial vine, growing to 6m or 20 ft. The plant is native to the Eastern United States and Central America. The Aztecs, Mayans, and other indigenous peoples of North and Central America used Wild Yam in the treatment of painful menstruation and labour.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Wild Yam tincture can be used to treat digestive disorders such as diverculitis, and irritable bowel syndrome. Wild Yam contains diosgenin, a steroid-like substance that is involved in the production of the hormone progesterone making it helpful in treating PMS, menopausal symptoms and a number of gynecological conditions.
PROPERTIES: Diuretic, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, diaphoretic, expectorant, cholagogue, hepatic, anti-rheumatic.
DOSAGE: 10-40 drops three or four times daily preferably on an empty stomach.
USES:
- Abdominal colic
- Diverculitis
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Arthritis
- Rheumatism
- Gynecological problems (dysmennorhea and ovarian pains)
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