Wild Yam contains progesterone. Using it is hormone replacement that is more effective than taking it orally.
DIOSCOREA VILLOSA (Wild Yam) ROOT. Tincture [Fresh ROOT, 1:2, Dry Root, 1:5, 60% alcohol] 30-100 drops, to 4X a day. Fluidextract [1:1, 55% alcohol] 10-25 drops. Cold Infusion, 2-4 ounces to 4X a day. Slice thin when fresh to use when dry. STATUS : W/LA
From SPECIFIC INDICATIONS FOR HERBS IN GENERAL USE Third edition Michael Moore:
DIOSCOREA
Cholangitis, general antispasmodic. Cholecystalgia, general antispasmodic. Lithiasis with clonic spasms. Ureteralgia. Pain from renal and bladder colic. Chronic pyelitis, with colic. Colic, in general. Diarrhea, for tenesmus. Chronic diarrhea with hyperactive cholinergic functions. Nausea, general antispasmodic. Vomiting, in general. Dysmenorrhea, in general. Mittelschmerz, in general. Uterus, inflammation, with cramps. Miscarriage, impending, with cramps as main symptom. Morning sickness. Colic in infants, general intestinal antispasmodic.
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