Wild Yam, also known as Colic Root, is a perennial vine with a long history of use by indigenous peoples of North and Central Americas. It is also poorly understood, even today. Although the plant contains diosgenin, a compound used to make the first birth control pills, it cannot be converted to progesterone without the assistance of a lab technician so it is not biologically active in the body.
The dried wild yam is used to produce decoctions and tinctures, as well as infusions for topical use.
Botanical Name:Dioscorea opposita
Origin:Chinaild yam root
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