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Oral Uses
- Breast enhancement
Wild yam is a progesteronic; it has progesterone like activity; improves hormonal balance; may enhance the breast. Take 3 g of dried wild yam root daily, in divided doses, for many months.
- Cholecystitis
Wild yam is an anti-inflammatory and a cholagogue; reduces gallbladder inflammation; stimulates gallbladder and bile flow; alleviates symptoms. Take 3 g of dried wild yam root daily, in divided doses, for many months.
- Colitis
Wild yam is an analgesic and an anti-inflammatory; reduces colon inflammation and pain; alleviates other symptoms.Take 3 g of dried wild yam root daily, in divided doses, for many months.
- Cough
Wild yam is an expectorant; promotes the expulsion of mucus from throat and lungs; alleviates cough. Take 3 g of dried wild yam root daily, in divided doses, for many months.
- Gallstones
Wild yam is an analgesic and a cholagogue; reduces pain, stimulates gallbladder and bile flow; helps expel gallstones. Take 3 g of dried wild yam root daily, in divided doses, for many months.
- Gastritis
Wild yam is an analgesic and an anti-inflammatory; reduces stomach pain and inflammation; alleviates other symptoms. Take 3 g of dried wild yam root daily, in divided doses, for many months.
- General inflammation
Wild yam is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation. Take 3 g of dried wild yam root daily, in divided doses, for many months.
Oral Actions
- Action - Analgesic
Wild yam is an analgesic; alleviates pain. Take 3 g of dried wild yam root daily, in divided doses, for many months.
- Action - Anti-inflammatory
Wild yam is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation. Take 3 g of dried wild yam root daily, in divided doses, for many months.
- Action - Antirheumatic
Wild yam is an antirheumatic; alleviates rheumatism. Take 3 g of dried wild yam root daily, in divided doses, for many months.
- Action - Antispasmodic
Wild yam is an antispasmodic; alleviates spasms. Take 3 g of dried wild yam root daily, in divided doses, for many months.
- Action - Calmative
Wild yam is a calmative; it has a calming and relaxing effect. Take 3 g of dried wild yam root daily, in divided doses, for many months.
- Action - Cholagogue
Wild yam is a cholagogue; stimulates gallbladder and bile flow. Take 3 g of dried wild yam root daily, in divided doses, for many months.
- Action - Diaphoretic
Wild yam is a diaphoretic; promotes sweating. Take 3 g of dried wild yam root daily, in divided doses, for many months.
Topical Uses
- Breast enhancement
Wild yam is a progesteronic; it has progesterone like activity; improves hormonal balance; may enhance the breast. Apply wild yam containing topical preparation daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.
- Menopause
Wild yam is a progesteronic; improves hormonal balance; alleviates menopausal symptoms. Apply wild yam containing topical preparation daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.
- Vaginal dryness
Wild yam is a progesteronic; it has progesterone like activity; improves hormonal balance; alleviates menopausal vaginal dryness and other symptoms. Apply wild yam containing topical preparation daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.
Recommended Dosage
Take 3 g of dried wild yam root daily, in divided doses for many months.
Cautions & Side Effects
Safety problems are unknown if used as suggested. Do not use it if you are nursing or if you have uterine fibroids, breast, ovarian, uterine or prostate cancer. Use it with caution if you are pregnant. Overdoses may cause nausea.
Available Forms
Wild yam is available in tablet, capsule, tincture and topical preparation form.
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