{"product_id":"wild-yam-root-wildcrafted","title":"Wild Yam Root, Wildcrafted","description":"\u003ch4\u003eBulk Herbs: Wild Yam Root\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cem\u003eDioscorea composita, \u003cem\u003eDioscorea villosa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cu\u003eSize:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 oz package\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFormat:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlant Part:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Root \u0026amp; Rhizome\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFarming:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Wildcrafted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlso Known as:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e wild yam, colic root, rheumatism root, china root, Yuma, devil's bones, African nyami, Chinese yam, barbasco, Devil’s Bone, Colic Root\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Mexico\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWild yam is a twining vine, meaning it supports itself by wrapping around trees or sturdy plants since it can not stand alone. Its characteristic branched rhizomes are woody, knotted, elongated, and curved. They have thin, reddish-brown colored stems that reach lengths up to 12 meters. Wild yams do not have the large, soft, fleshy tubers of the sweet potato nor the types of yams used primarily for food. Instead, the wild yam produces very dry and narrow rhizomes. These are twisted and knotty, bearing horizontal branches of long creeping runners.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWild yams have broad, heart-shaped leaves that are large and flat. The plant's small, vanilla-scented yellowish-white flowers are also small and smooth. The upper side of the leaves is smooth, and the underside is downy. Tiny tubercles grow where the leaves branch from the plant.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe plant's early-summer-blooming flowers are dioecious and are followed by small greenish fruits. These will turn brown and remain clinging to the vine during the winter. Typical preparations of wild yam root include decoction or maceration as a liquid extract. Wild yam is often incorporated into multi-herbal formulations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWild Yam should not be confused with Common Yam (\u003cem\u003eDioscorea rotundata\u003c\/em\u003e) or Purple Yam (\u003cem\u003eDioscorea Alata\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eActive Compounds:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e  Steroidal saponins based on diosgenin (dioscin, dioscin, and others), Starch, Alkaloids, Tannins, Phytosterols\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eActions\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e:  Antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, anti-rheumatic, cholagogue, diaphoretic, analgesic, anti-tussive, anti-asthmatic, expectorant, anti-diabetic, vasodilator, cardiac sedative, bitter, hepatic, diuretic\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eIndications:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e uterine cramping, dysmenorrhea, chronic pelvic pain (CPP), urinary tract infection (UTI), interstitial cystitis, menopausal symptoms, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, infertility, natural alternative to estrogens, and to increase energy and sexual desire in men and women.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrecautions:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Wild yam may be safe to take by mouth for up to 12 weeks. However, taking large amounts might cause vomiting, upset stomach, and headache. For hormone-sensitive condition such as breast cancer, uterine cancer, ovarian cancer, endometriosis, or uterine fibroids, wild yam might act like estrogen. If you have any condition that might be made worse by estrogen, don't use wild yam.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHerbal Magick:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Health \u0026amp; healing; used to charm someone; love drawing, lust, and passion; fertility.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. For educational purposes only.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50438191939870,"sku":"01286","price":5.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0967\/7448\/8350\/files\/4204845072.webp?v=1765926745","url":"https:\/\/shop.ravenmoonemporium.com\/products\/wild-yam-root-wildcrafted","provider":"Raven Moon Emporium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}