Wild Yam
Hormone precursor
Hormone precursor
Overview
Hormone precursor
Latin name : Dioscorea villosa
Phytotherapy Profile
- Plant Part Used
- Rhizome
- Preparation Forms
- extrait sec, creme, gelule
- Active Compounds
- diosgenine, saponines steroidiques
Therapeutic Properties
- Progesterone precursor
- Antispasmodic
- Anti-inflammatory
Recommended Dosage
500-2000mg extract/day
Safety Profile
- Pregnancy : ✗ Not recommended
- Breastfeeding : ✗ Not recommended
- Children : ✗ Not recommended