Wild Yam Root Powder

Introduction

Wild Yam Root Powder is a finely milled herbal powder derived from the wild yam plant (Dioscorea villosa), ideal for creating traditional wellness blends. Native to eastern North America, it’s commonly used in polyherbal formulations and longstanding healing practices.

Features

• 100% wild yam root powder (Dioscorea villosa)
• Originates from wild yam habitats across eastern North America
• Finely milled for easy blending into formulations
• Traditionally processed through decoction or maceration to create extracts
• Contains diosgenin, a plant steroid precursor (not converted to hormones in the human body)
• Taste & aroma: earthy, neutral taste with a vanilla scent
• Shelf life: 6–12 months; Storage: store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place away from sunlight
• Precautions: consult a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbs or natural products
• Note: This product information has not been appraised by the FDA

Benefits

• Supports traditional wellness blends with a natural botanical base
• Historically used as part of remedies for conditions such as inflammation, asthma, and muscle spasm relief, and as a colic remedy
• Provides a plant-derived component for well-formulated formulations under professional guidance
• Offers a neutral, earthy profile that blends well with other herbs in traditional Chinese medicine and Native American healing practices
• Helps practitioners and enthusiasts craft customized polyherbal blends with careful quality sourcing
• Important safety note: scientific evidence does not show conversion of diosgenin into human hormones; any hormone-like effects would require laboratory processing