Wild Yam
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Botanical Name |
Dioscorea villosa |
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Family |
Dioscoriaceae |
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Other Names |
Colic root, rheumatism root |
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Native to |
West Africa, North America |
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Parts Used |
Rhizome, root |
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Actions |
Anti-inflammatory, anti-rheumatic, antispasmodic, cholagogue, spasmolytic |
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Constituents |
Steroidal saponins: dioscine, diosgenin, dioscorin Alkaloids: dioscorine Phytosterols, tannin, starch |
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Combines with |
Chamomile, ginger, black cohosh |
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Circulatory muscle joint |
Rheumatoid arthritis |