Bulk Wild Yam Root Powder, Wild Crafted

Dioscorea villosa
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Wild Yam Root Powder, Wild Crafted

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1/4 Pound:  $5.02 Pound:  $11.16 out of stock   |   ETA:10/07/2024  

Wild yam root powder is obtained from a species of yam in the Dioscorea genus. Unlike some of its relatives, this species does not contain a viable form of diosgenin, as some manufacturers of wild yam creams and other products claim.

The powdered herb is usually encapsulated as a dietary supplement.

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a.
quick look

information at a glance

approximate cups to one pound4
originmexico
active compoundsPhytosterols, alkaloids, tannins, starch
plant part usedtuber, root
processingpowder

b.
buying & keeping

general guidelines and tips

storage tipsStore in a sealed container away from light and heat.
appearance & aromaPale colored powder.

c.
uses

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cosmeticMix into skin creams and lotions for topical use.
culinaryEncapsulate as a dietary supplement.
safetyBecause compounds in this herb may exert estrogenic effects, it should not be used during pregnancy or while nursing. Avoid internal use if you have a history of a hormone-dependent condition, such as breast cancer.

d.
flavor profile

powdered
wild yam root

Has a bitter flavor.

e.
formulas & recipes

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f.
what else you should know

powdered
wild yam root

Wild yam is a perennial vine that occurs naturally in the eastern US. The plant is harvested in the fall for its woody, twisted rhizome, which is dried and ground into a powder.

Also known as colic root and rheumatism root, wild yam has a long history of use by women for various gynecological complaints. Although the root contains diosgenin, a precursor to progesterone, the synthesis of the latter takes place in a lab not in the human body. However, wild yam root contains other active compounds that are responsible for its effects, such as beta carotene and phytosterols.


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