| Common Name |
Wild Yam |
| Latin Name |
Dioscorea villosa |
| Family |
Dioscoreacea |
| Part Used |
Root |
| Gathering Time |
Tropical plant which is harvested in the
fall |
| Constituents |
Steroidal saponins including dioscine,
phytosterols, alkaloid, tannins, and lots of
starch |
| Actions |
Anti spasmodic, anti-inflammatory,
anti-rheumatic, cholagogue, anti-bilious,
hepatic |
| Common Uses |
Useful for cramping of smooth muscle
tissue, including intestinal and uterine
muscles. |
| Contraindications |
Unknown |
| Possible Drug Interactions |
None known |
| Overdose Symptoms |
None known |
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