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    Wild Yam

    Scientific:Dioscorea villosa
    Other:Wild Yam
    Family:Dioscoreaceae
    • Indications
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    • Constituents
    • Posology
    • Safety
    • References

    Indications

    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 )

    Actions

    • Antispasmodic
    • Antiinflammatory
    • Antirheumatic
    • Hepatic
    • Cholagogue
    • antihyperlipidemic

    Constituents

    • Steroidal Saponins (E.g. Diosgenin)
    • Phytosterols (Beta-Sitosterol )

    Posology

    • Tincture (1:5 40% EtOH): 2-4 ml tid
    • Decoction (dried root): 1-2 tsp tid

    Safety

    Generally considered safe when used as indicated.

    Caution: patients with compromised renal function.

    High doses: May cause nausea and vomiting.

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    Barnes J, Anderson LA, Phillipson JD. Herbal Medicines, 3rd ed. London: Pharmaceutical Press, 2007.

    Bone K. Principles and Practice of Phytotherapy. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone, 2000.

    Bone K. A Clinical Guide to Blending Liquid Herbs: Herbal Formulations for the Individual Patient. St Louis, MO: Churchill Livingstone, 2003.

    Brinker F. The Toxicology of Botanical Medicines, 3rd ed. Sandy, Oregon: Eclectic Medical Publications, 2000.

    Felter HW, Lloyd JU. King's American Dispensatory. 1898. http://www.ibiblio.org/herbmed/eclectic/kings/main.html. Accessed: August 19, 2006.

    Hoffman D. Medical Herbalism. Rochester, Vermont: Healing Arts Press, 2003.

    Weiss RF. Herbal Medicine. Beaconsfield, England: Beaconsfield Publishers Ltd, 1988.

    Williamson EM, ed. Major Herbs of Ayurveda. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone, 2002

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    Scientific:Dioscorea villosa
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    Family:Dioscoreaceae

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