Our Wild Yam extract is made from Hand Dug wildcrafted Wild Yam roots that are at least 3 years old and have man y runners to new roots to enusre sustainability. |
| Wild yam is native to both North and Central America. As with many other herbal remedies, the root of the plant is used exclusively for therapeutic purposes. Its historical use dates back to ancient civilizations. The Aztecs used it primarily for alleviating pain. Extract of Wild Yam is widely used by people around the world for a variety of potential medicinal therapies. Wild yam extract is commonly used today as a PMS remedy, and many patients have reported relief from menopausal symptoms. It appears to contain constituents inlcuding a substance called diosgenin allowing it to imitate certain hormones, such as progesterone, thereby helping correct hormonal imbalances in the body. This is the possible mechanism being studied to explain why wild yam works as a PMS remedy and for other menopausal symptoms. Additional potential benefits of wild yam extract include anti-inflammatory and muscle relaxing properties, which may explain the pain reducing qualities. These qulaities may explain why many women claim to experience relief from menstrual cramps, arthritis, and muscle pain while using Wild yam Extract. |