Anna's Wild Yam Cream

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This anti-spasmodic property means that wild yam might be useful for reducing cramps and muscular pain related to premenstrual syndrome (PMS), for example. For professional medical information on natural medicines, see Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database Professional Version. org/cancer/managing-cancer/treatment-types/complementary-and-integrative-medicine/dietary-supplements/safety. The active ingredient of Wild Yam dioscorea villosa is Diosgenin, a powerful Phyto Sterol which has the ability to activate the bio-chemical lipid pathway aided by numerous enzymes, leading to the production of natural compounds Ubiquinone, Dolichols, Squalene and Cholesterol.

While they may be starchy, they are relatively low-glycaemic due to their fibre content, which is around 2% of their overall weight. Some of the polysaccharides from Chinese yam reduce blood sugar, while others have strong antioxidant properties.com, the Sell on Etsy app, and the Etsy app, as well as the electricity that powers Etsy’s global offices and employees working remotely from home in the US. A double-blind placebo-controlled trial of 13 peri-and post-menopausal women in 1997 found that those taking wild yam combined with other herbs experienced a reduction in the number and severity of menopausal symptoms, such as hot flushes, mood changes and insomnia.

One of the many names that wild yam goes by is ‘rheumatism root’, which dates back to when it was regularly used to treat joint and muscle pain (rheumatism) in the 19 th century. INGREDIENTS • Dioscorea Villosa (Mexican Wild Yam) 1:1 liquid extract (200mg/g) • Vitex Agnus-Castus (Chaste Tree) 1:1 liquid extract (15mg/g) • Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) inner leaf juice powder (50mcg/g) • Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E) (20mg/g) • Oil of Avocado and contains Ethanol, a natural herbal extract solvent • Natural Preservative containing a Proprietary combination of three essential oils.I'm only onto my second jar and it seems to be keeping my hot flushes at bay and not as many or intense as they used to be.

A study conducted on rats in 2014 found that a diet that’s rich in yams can lead to a significant reduction in colon tumours. People most commonly use wild yam as a "natural alterative" to estrogen therapy for symptoms of menopause, infertility, menstrual problems, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support any of these uses. There is interest in using wild yam for a number of other purposes, but there isn't enough reliable information to say whether it might be helpful. Scented: Aqua, Cocos Nucifera, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sorbitan Olivate, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, FE Dioscorea villosa extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Vegetable glycerine, Xanthan Gum, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicyclic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Vitamin E, Citrus Aurantium Leaf Oil, Citrus Limonum Peel Oil, Aloe Barbadenis Leaf Extract, CI 77820 (Silver), Maltodextrin. CONDITIONS OF USE AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This information is meant to supplement, not replace advice from your doctor or healthcare provider and is not meant to cover all possible uses, precautions, interactions or adverse effects.Anna's Wild Yam Cream is a natural and gentle solution to help women achieve hormonal balance and alleviate symptoms related to menopause and PMS. It takes a bit of getting used to by remembering to apply it day and night and which spots you put it on on rotation of face, forearms and inner thighs. This chemical, which has also been recognised as being a phytosteroid, is reportedly similar to the steroids that are naturally produced by our body. Effects of diosgenin, a plant-derived steroid, on bile secretion and hepatocellular cholestasis induced by estrogens in the rat. Some people use wild yam as a source of steroids, but the body can't make steroids such as estrogen and DHEA from eating wild yam.