Categories: Glandular System

Symptoms: Menstrual Cramps, Menopause, Nausea/Vomiting, Inflammation, Arthritis, Rheumatism, Muscle Spasms, Poor Digestion, High Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure

Wild yam has been used for centuries in Central America as a natural pain reliever. Today, wild yam is used to treat a variety of ailments from female problems to digestive disorders. Wild yam contains diosgenin, a procurer of progesterone, which makes it a popular choice for treating PMS.

Beneficial for female disorders, wild yam reduces menstrual cramping, relieves some symptoms related to menopause, decreases water retention and alleviates nausea caused by pregnancy.

Wild yam's antispasmodic properties relax muscles and help reduce inflammation. Wild yam is also beneficial in treating arthritis, rheumatism and muscle spasms.

Other uses for wild yam include easing digestion, by dilating vessels and stimulating bile flow, and contributing to the reduction of cholesterol and blood pressure levels.

Take one to two capsules twice a day with meals.

Wild yam is also available in these combination packages:

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