OVERVIEW:
Wild yam is a twining vine that grows in a clockwise direction. It produces very dry and narrow rhizomes that have a bitter taste and are mainly used as a supplemental tea. Wild yam has been used for centuries by the Native Americans to treat a variety of ailments such as lessening the pain of rheumatism and providing relief from colic.
Wild Yam has a relaxing effect that is associated with its powerful antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory properties. Due to this health benefit, it is often prescribed by herbalists to relieve menstrual cramps, chronic pelvic pain, digestive issues, asthma, and gastritis. The roots of the wild yam contain diosgenin, a plant-based estrogen and it is unclear if it can be converted to a hormone that a human can use just by ingesting this root.
LATIN:
Dioscorea villosa
ORIGIN:
USA
CULTIVATION:
Wildharvested
PARTS USED:
Dried Tuber & Root / Cut & Sifted
TISANE "HERBAL" TEA BREW TIMES:
Ground tisane teas and tea bags - Steep 2 to 5 minutes
Loose leaf tisane teas - Steep 3-5 minutes
Root and seed-based tisane teas - Steep 6-8 minutes
*Steep in newly boiling water (212ºF) to best release the health benefits.
