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Dioscorea villosa
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.
North American vine whose root contains diosgenin, historically used as starting material for synthesizing hormonal drugs.
North American vine whose root contains diosgenin, historically used as starting material for synthesizing hormonal drugs. Key active compounds include diosgenin, dioscin, dioscorin.
diosgenin, along with dioscin and dioscorin, are the primary bioactive compounds in Wild Yam. These compounds modulates NF-κB and COX-2 inflammatory pathways.
Menstrual cramp relief
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Anti-spasmodic effects
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Anti-inflammatory applications
Treating menstrual cramps
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Treating menopausal symptoms
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Anti-inflammatory use
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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