How to Use Wild Yam Therapy

Wild yam root has been used for many years to treat nausea, upset stomach, coughs, menstrual cramps, premenstrual tension and difficulties related to childbirth. In recent times an ingredient known as diosgenin was discovered in the root. Diosgenin can be chemically converted into the hormone progesterone, which supports estrogen in the body and assists with low libido, pregnancy and menopausal symptoms. Wild yam therapy is most commonly used to treat menstrual pain and cramps and menopausal issues.

Things You'll Need

• Dried wild yam root
• Creams containing wild yam root
• Capsules containing dried wild yam root powder
• Liquid extract of wild yam root

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Instructions

Therapy

• 1

  Add one to two tablespoons of wild yam dried root to a cup of boiled water. Allow it to steep for three to five minutes. Drink this three times a day to alleviate premenstrual tension and menstrual cramps, nausea, muscle spasms and asthma.

• 2

  Wild yam creams with enhanced progesterone may be applied as directed in the instructions to relieve symptoms associated with menopause and low libido.

• 3

  Capsules containing wild yam root are also available to assist in providing relief from menopausal symptoms.

• 4

  Ten to 40 drops of liquid extract of wild yam root may be taken in water, three to four times a day, to utilize the full benefits of the root. Tinctures are also available for this purpose; add 40 to 120 drops to water three times a day.

• 5

  Consistently use the treatment for a minimum of 30 days, and then assess the results.