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Dioscorea mexicana
This herb is NOT recommended during pregnancy due to potential risks to the developing fetus.
This herb is NOT recommended while breastfeeding as effects on infants are unknown.
Consult your healthcare provider before use.
The Mexican species of wild yam that was the original source of diosgenin for the first oral contraceptive pills.
The Mexican species of wild yam that was the original source of diosgenin for the first oral contraceptive pills. Key active compounds include Diosgenin, Dioscin, Saponins.
Diosgenin, along with Dioscin and Saponins, are the primary bioactive compounds in Mexican Wild Yam. These compounds modulates NF-κB and COX-2 inflammatory pathways.
Historical basis for synthetic hormones
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Anti-inflammatory
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Antispasmodic
Contraception (historical raw material)
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Pain relief
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Rheumatism
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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