Latin (botanical) name: Dioscorea Villosa
Common names: Yam, Wild Yam, Dioscorea, Colic Root, Rheumatism Root, Wilde Yamwurzel
Plant Description: Wild Yam is a perennial, twining vine found in the United States in Florida, Texas, and north to Rhode Island and Minnesota. Its knotty, contorted, reddish-brown stem can grow as long as 18 feet. The slender, ligneous root-stock is twisted, crooked, and laterally branched. The leaves of the Wild Yam are ovate and cordate, 2-6 inches long, with a soft fuzz underneath the somewhat thick and glabrous upper surface. Around June and July, Wild Yam blooms with greenish-yellow flowers drooping in panacles. It's fruit is winged seeds encompassed by a capsule.
Use: Make a tea by pouring approximately 2 cups of boiling water over 2 heaped tsp of herb. Let steep for 3-5 minutes. In general, sip a cup before breakfast, and another 2 hours after dinner
Cautions & Interactions: Keep out of reach of children.
Key Features
Swedish Bitters Wild Yam root capsules have no additives or fillers. Non GMO, All Natural, Top quality and potency. 575 mg in vegetarian capsules.
TOP USES - Hormone balance, PMS, cramps, hot flashes, increased energy, sexual desire in men and women, breast health and enhancement, improved sexual function, digestion, cholesterol, blood sugar.
REAL RESULTS - Wild Yam is used for women's reproductive health, urinary tract health, cramping, and pain management as well as relieving vaginal dryness.
WILD YAM - Contains saponins and is used to promote liver health, improve digestion with less bloating, cholesterol and blood sugar balance, cardiovascular health and regulating metabolism.
WHOLE MEXICAN WILD YAM - Swedish Bitters wildcrafted Wild Yam contains a synergy of all the active elements for maximum results, all in an easy-to- swallow capsule. Pure, whole and potent for optimal health and well-being.