Mexican Wild Yam vs Bugleweed Herb

The Mexican species of wild yam that was the original source of diosgenin for the first oral contraceptive pills.

North American herb used in traditional medicine for hyperthyroid conditions, heart palpitations, and anxiety. One of the few herbs with evidence for reducing thyroid activity.

Diosgenin, Dioscin, Saponins, Starch

lycopine, rosmarinic acid, flavonoids, tannins

Contraception (historical raw material), Pain relief, Rheumatism

Treat hyperthyroidism, Heart palpitations, Anxiety and nervous tension, Traditional Appalachian medicine

Historical basis for synthetic hormones, Anti-inflammatory, Antispasmodic

Antithyroid, Antiarrhythmic, Sedative, Anti-inflammatory

500-1000mg root extract daily

1-2ml tincture or 2g herb tea 3x daily

Hormone-sensitive cancers, Pregnancy

Hypothyroidism, Pregnancy (antithyroid), Nursing mothers, Thyroid medications

GI upset, Headache

Hypothyroidism with excess, GI upset, Thyroid suppression