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Wild Yam

Dioscorea villosa

Summary

Wild Yam is a medicinal root traditionally used to support women's health, especially for hormone balancing and relieving menopausal symptoms.

Known Medicinal Benefits

Balances hormones, relieves menopausal symptoms, supports reproductive health

Potential Side Effects

May cause nausea, headaches, or digestive upset

Known Drug Interactions

May interact with hormone therapies, birth control pills

Plant Family

Dioscoreaceae

Geographic Origin

North America

Active Compounds

Diosgenin, Steroidal saponins, Alkaloids

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