Health and Herbs
Wild Yam 100g
Wild yam has been found to contain about 3.5% diosgenin, which is primarily used as a source in the synthesis of a sex hormone called progesterone, as well as for the production of cortisone and other steroids prescribed in hormone replacement therapy (HRT), which benefit women with fertility problems, irregular menstrual cycles, and hormone deficiencies due to menopause and post-menopause. Wild yam has been used traditionally for uterine and ovarian spasm, including dysmenorrhea. When used for infertility it is employed to optimize estrogen levels and improve the quality and quantity of cervical mucus, if the cervical mucus is too viscous or too sparse.
Preliminary studies have also shown the stimulating effects of diosgenin over fat metabolism and bilis production. This compound can inhibit the pancreatic enzymesthat aid cholesterol absorption, as well as protecting the liver from oxidative damage.