AYURVEDIC HERB SUPPLEMENTS

Wild Yam (DIOSCOREA VILLOSA)

A superb antispasmodic for all forms of colic, from intestinal to menstrual. Bitter.

How Does This Ayurvedic Herb Supplement Improve Wellness?

CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW

2-3 months of use are required for hormonal action. Caution with so called "Wild Yam Progesterone Creams" - typically they are not even made from Wild Yam. Additional, progesterone supplements create extra burden on the liver, without addressing the root cause of estrogen dominance.
Ayurveda Wild Yam Whole Plant Large

SUGGESTED USE

1 dropper full 2x/day or as directed by your practitioner.
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Metabolic Nature of Wild Yam

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INCREASES
Guna Help

Increases These Biocharacteristics (Gunas)

Functional Ayurveda helps you assess imbalances through 20 main biocharacteristics (gunas). Aggravating these characteristics weakens your body and causes imbalance. By knowing which characteristics are habitually imbalanced in your body, you will be able to identify and correct imbalances before you get sick. Every characteristic has an opposite which balances it (i.e. hot balances cold). You restore balance by favoring diet and lifestyle choices that increase the opposite characteristic.

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COLD

ABOUT COLD BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Cold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.

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TASTES
Taste Help

The 6 Tastes

Taste is used to sense the most basic properties and effects of food. Each taste has a specific medicinal effect on your body. Cravings for food with certain tastes indicate your body is craving specific medicinal results from food. Taste is experienced on the tongue and represents your body's reaction to foods. Sweet taste causes physical satisfaction and attraction whereas bitter taste causes discomfort and aversion. Kapha should use less sweet taste while Vata and Pitta would benefit from using more sweet taste. One of the first signs of illness is that your taste and appetite for food changes. The six tastes are sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, and astringent. Do you crave foods with any of the tastes below?

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ASTRINGENT

ABOUT ASTRINGENT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Astringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.

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BITTER

ABOUT BITTER BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Bitter taste has cholagogue action - it is cold, clear, light, and stimulating. It increases digestive enzymes, laxative, and drying.

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DOSHAS
Dosha Help

The Three Doshas / Body Types

According to the biocharacteristic theory of medicine, people tend to get sick, over and over again, due to habitual causes and imbalances that are unique to the person. Your body type summarizes this tendency, showing you the 'type' of conditions and imbalances that frequently challenge your health & wellness. Using body type, you can also identify remedies likely to improve your strength and resiliency. Your body type identifies physical and mental characteristics as well as your personal strengths and weaknesses. The calculation of your body type is based on your medical history.

The 3 functional body types (doshas), are Catabolic (Vata), Metabolic (Pitta), and Anabolic (Kapha). Catabolic individuals tend to break down body mass into energy. They are easily stimulated, hyperactive, underweight and dry. Metabolic individuals tend to burn or use energy. They tend to be rosy-cheeked, easily irritated, focused, driven, and easily inflamed. Anabolic individuals tend to store energy as body mass. If they store too much energy, they could gain weight easily and have congestion. Anabolic people tend to be stable and grounded.

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PACIFIES
Kapha pacifying Pitta pacifying Vata pacifying
HAS THE FOLLOWING
Family: Dioscoreaceae
HERBAL ACTIONS
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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Wild Yam
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Experiences are Personal
Experiences vary according to the person and constitution. Individual results may vary. The list of herbal-actions below has not be approved by the FDA and should not be used to treat a medical condition.

Antacid

ANTACID

Herbs that neutralize acidity in the gastrointestinal tract, the stomach in particular.

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Carminative

CARMINATIVE

Stimulates the release of gas. Helpful for bloating or cramping abdominal pain. Propels food downward. Carminatives typically expel gas by relaxing the muscles of the intestines.

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Analgesic

ANALGESIC

Pain reliever, reduces pain without eliminating sensation. Also known as anodyne.

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Nerve Growth Tonic

NERVE-GROWTH-TONIC

Stimulate neurite / axon growth, promotes regeneration.

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Neuroprotective

NEUROPROTECTIVE

Repairs / restores damaged nerves. Protects nerve health.

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Diaphoretic

DIAPHORETIC

An herb that induces sweating, often by dilating blood vessels close to the skin.

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Anti Inflammatory

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY

Reduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.

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Diuretic

DIURETIC

Herbs that promote urine formation, thereby flushing the kidneys and urinary tract while eliminating any excess water retention. As diuretics reduce water retention, they are often used to reduce blood pressure.

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Contraceptive

CONTRACEPTIVE

Herbs that reduce fertility or prevent conception. There are no reliable herbal contraceptives!

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Estrogenic

ESTROGENIC

Increases estrogen, helpful in menopause. Estrogen is anabolic and increases muscle growth, bone density, and moisture.

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Progesteronic

PROGESTERONIC

Progeserone is the pregnancy hormone. It raises body temperature (Pitta), and suppresses menstruation. It is generally more extroverted.

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Muscle Relaxant

MUSCLE-RELAXANT

Herbs that relax muscles. Helpful for chronic pain or tension as well as healing from physical trauma.

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Antispasmodic

STRONG ANTISPASMODIC

Herbs that reduce or inhibit muscle spasms or cramping, such as in asthma, menstruation, hear palpitations, migraine, or IBS.

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Constituents:
Saponins

SAPONINS

Can be used to make soap. Saponins stimulate mucus membrane secretion, liquefying mucus for easy removal (expectorant).

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Foods with a Similar Nature to Wild Yam

Mustard

Mustard has these Actions in Common

Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Antispasmodic, Diuretic, Carminative, Muscle-relaxant

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Mustard Powder

Mustard Powder has these Actions in Common

Diuretic, Carminative, Muscle-relaxant, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Antispasmodic

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Nigella (black cumin)

Nigella (black cumin) has these Actions in Common

Anti-inflammatory, Diaphoretic, Antispasmodic, Diuretic, Analgesic, Carminative

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Mustard Seed

Mustard Seed has these Actions in Common

Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Antispasmodic, Diuretic, Carminative, Muscle-relaxant

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Turmeric

Turmeric has these Actions in Common

Antispasmodic, Neuroprotective, Analgesic, Carminative, Anti-inflammatory, Nerve-growth-tonic

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Cardamom

Cardamom has these Actions in Common

Antispasmodic, Diuretic, Carminative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic

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Chamomile

Chamomile has these Actions in Common

Anti-inflammatory, Diaphoretic, Antispasmodic, Analgesic, Carminative

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Fennel Seeds

Fennel Seeds has these Actions in Common

Antispasmodic, Estrogenic, Carminative, Analgesic, Diuretic

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Fenugreek

Fenugreek has these Actions in Common

Carminative, Estrogenic, Diaphoretic, Anti-inflammatory, Diuretic

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Basil

Basil has these Actions in Common

Carminative, Anti-inflammatory, Diaphoretic, Antispasmodic, Diuretic

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Allspice

Allspice has these Actions in Common

Analgesic, Carminative, Anti-inflammatory, Muscle-relaxant, Antispasmodic

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Herb Supplements with a Similar Nature to Wild Yam

Ashwagandha

Ashwagandha has these Actions in Common

Diuretic, Muscle-relaxant, Nerve-growth-tonic, Neuroprotective, Progesteronic, Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Antispasmodic

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Lemon Balm

Lemon Balm has these Actions in Common

Antispasmodic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Muscle-relaxant, Nerve-growth-tonic, Neuroprotective, Analgesic

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Black Cohosh

Black Cohosh has these Actions in Common

Estrogenic, Muscle-relaxant, Progesteronic, Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Antispasmodic, Diaphoretic

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Yarrow

Yarrow has these Actions in Common

Antispasmodic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Estrogenic, Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory

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Motherwort

Motherwort has these Actions in Common

Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Estrogenic, Muscle-relaxant, Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Antispasmodic

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Black Haw

Black Haw has these Actions in Common

Progesteronic, Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Muscle-relaxant

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Cramp Bark

Cramp Bark has these Actions in Common

Anti-inflammatory, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Estrogenic, Muscle-relaxant, Analgesic

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Chastetree Berry

Chastetree Berry has these Actions in Common

Progesteronic, Analgesic, Antispasmodic, Diuretic, Estrogenic, Muscle-relaxant

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Blue Cohosh

Blue Cohosh has these Actions in Common

Analgesic, Antispasmodic, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Estrogenic, Muscle-relaxant

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Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru)

Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru) has these Actions in Common

Carminative, Diuretic, Muscle-relaxant, Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Antispasmodic

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TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR THESE SYMPTOMS

Wild Yam may be beneficial for these symptoms. The suitability of any herb supplement for a condition is highly dependent on the individual. Please see your doctor before using this herb supplement to treat a medical condition.

CONTRAINDICATED FOR THESE SYMPTOMS

Wild Yam may be harmful or contraindicated for these symptoms. Please see your doctor before using this herb supplement to treat a medical condition.

HERB DRUG INTERACTION RISK

Here are some potential herb drug interactions. Please see your health care provider for more information.
  • Analgesic: If the mechanism of pain relief is narcotic, do not combine with antihistamines.
  • Diuretic: Diuretics may clear pharmaceutical drugs more quickly, lowering the effect.
  • Muscle-relaxant: Do not combine muscle relaxants with antihistamines.

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