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Product Name Historical uses Category Issued
Wild Yam
Dioscorea villosa		 Analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, cholagogue, diaphoretic, diuretic, expectorant, hepatic. Single product Sept. 2001
Replaces:
Sept. 1996
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Common Names:
Wild Yam

Parts Used:
Rhizomes.

Historical Uses:
Wild Yam is a source of diogenin, and is almost identical as the diogenin produced by our body. This substance helps in the maintenance of hormonal balance. According to certain studies, it favours the inhibition of estrogenic activity in pre-menopaused women and in those suffering from PMS. It also favours sleep and reduces the speed of our body's degeneration. Traditionally, Indian women have used this plant during their entire pregnancy to prevent cramps, nausea and to avoid miscarriage. Wild yam has been used in traditional medecine in the treatment of arthritis, intestinal and biliary colic, urinary infections, asthma and neuralgia. It has also been used to treat hiccups and spasmodic asthma.

Contraindications:
For adults only.

Adverse reactions:
None

Dosage:
5 to 40 drops three to four times per day.

References:
S. Talalaj & Dr A.S. Czechowicz, Herbal Remedies Harmful and Beneficial Effects, Hill of Content, Melbourne, 1989; Dr. A. B. Howard, Herbal Extracts,1990; Product Status Manual, Health Canada, 1993; M. Grieve, A Modern Herbal, Internet site Botanical.com. Guide des plantes médicinales; James A. Duke, Ph.D.





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1 S.Talalaj & Dr A.S.Czechowicz, Herbal Remedies Harmful and Beneficial Effects,Hill of Content,Melbourne, 1989,p.319
2 M. Grieve, A Modern Herbal, Internet site Botanical.com.
This information is not intended to substitute medical advice regarding medical problems, diagnosis, treatments or healing of diseases or other physical and mental problems. This work is about historical observations and historical information relating to herbs. It is not the author's intention to establish prescriptions and/or diagnosis. The author and publisher deny responsibility in case of auto-prescription without former authorization of a physician.