Wild Yam Extract

Other Names: Mexican yam, Atlantic yam, barbasco, natural DHEA, phytoestrogen, wild yam root, China root, colic root, D. barbasco, rheumatism root, shan yao, D. hypoglauca, D. macrostachya, yam, Yuma, D. opposita, D. villosa , devil's bones, dioscorea, dioscoreae, diosgenin

There are two main types of Wild Yam Extract that are used in the supplement industry: Dioscurea villosa and Dioscurea macho stachya. Both of these are commonly known as Mexican Yams. The first of the two, Villosa, contains significant amounts of female hormones and is taken to boost libido. This Wild Yam Extract is taken to alleviate painful menstruation cramps, headaches, and hot flashes, among other symptoms of PMS, periods, and menopause.

Wild Yam Extract from the Macho Stachya type contains male hormones and DHEA, both of which are said to increase sex drive, reduce the incidence of erectile dysfunction, and promote general sexual health in men.

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