Organic Wild Yam – Herbal Salve – 2oz

Discover the soothing power of our all-natural wild yam salve, designed in a way which may provide relief and comfort for a range of skin and muscular concerns. Harnessing the anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties of wild yam, this unique formulation offers a gentle yet effective solution which may ease joint pain, reduce muscle cramps, and alleviate discomfort associated with conditions like arthritis and menstrual cramps.

Wild yam, a plant native to North America, Asia, and Latin America, has been used traditionally in herbal medicine for various health issues. Here are some of the commonly cited benefits of wild yam:

1. Menopause and Premenstrual Syndrome Relief: Wild yam’s potential effects on menopause symptoms are often attributed to its content of diosgenin. This compound can be chemically converted into hormones similar to estrogen and progesterone in laboratory settings, which has led to its traditional use for hormone-related symptoms.
2. Anti-inflammatory Properties: Diosgenin in wild yam also has anti-inflammatory properties, as suggested by some laboratory studies. Research in phytotherapy indicates that it can inhibit inflammation pathways, which could explain its traditional use in conditions like arthritis.
3. Digestive Health: Traditional use of wild yam for gastrointestinal issues is documented in ethnobotanical studies. It is considered to help soothe the digestive tract and relieve problems like gas and colic.
4. Muscle Spasms and Cramps: Wild yam’s use for muscle spasms and cramps is a traditional application, possibly related to its antispasmodic properties observed in phytochemical studies.
5. Blood Sugar Regulation: Some preliminary animal studies suggest that wild yam might influence blood sugar control, possibly helpful for insulin resistance.

Other benefits reported by people across the world:

1. Balances mood
2. Increase need hormones in women & men
3. Relaxes temperament especially during menstrual cycle (women) and other stressors (men)

Sources:

• Komesaroff, Paul A., Alex F. Black, Esme C. Cable, and Jayashri Kulkarni. “Effects of wild yam extract on menopausal symptoms, lipids and sex hormones in healthy menopausal women.” Climacteric 3, no. 2 (2000): 144-150.
• Liu, Ming-Jin, Yu Zhang, Hong-Xia He, and Hui Li. “Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities of six flavonoids separated from licorice.” Food Chemistry 141, no. 2 (2013): 1068-1075.
• Malini, T., and M. Vanithakumari. “Rat Toxicity Studies With Beta-sitosterol.” Journal of Ethnopharmacology 25, no. 2 (1989): 173-192.
• Wichtl, Max. “Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals: A Handbook for Practice on a Scientific Basis.” 3rd ed. Stuttgart: Medpharm Scientific Publishers, 2004.
• Bhandari, Prakash, Sangameswaran Balakrishnan, and Bhupinder Singh Sekhon. “An overview of the pharmacological properties and potential applications of natural monoterpenes.” Mini-Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry 9, no. 12 (2009): 1620-1640.