| Scientific: | Dioscorea villosa |
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| Other: | Wild Yam |
| Family: | Dioscoreaceae |
Primarily used to relieve smooth muscles spasms.
Hepatobiliary
• biliary colic
• cholelithiasis (gallstones)
• non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)
Gastrointestinal
• colic
• irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Gynecological
• menstrual cramping
• dysmenorrhea
• ovarian neuralgia
Cardiovascular
• hyperlipidemia
• hypercholesterolemia
Musculoskeletal
• chronic rheumatism
• rheumatoid arthritis (RA )
• Antispasmodic
• Antiinflammatory
• Antirheumatic
• Hepatic
• Cholagogue
• antihyperlipidemic
• Steroidal Saponins (E.g. Diosgenin)
• Phytosterols (Beta-Sitosterol )
• Tincture (1:5 40% EtOH): 2-4 ml tid
• Decoction (dried root): 1-2 tsp tid
Generally considered safe when used as indicated.
Caution: patients with compromised renal function.
High doses: May cause nausea and vomiting.
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Williamson EM, ed. Major Herbs of Ayurveda. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone, 2002
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