Yam (Wild) Root Powder 100 g, 50 g, 25 g

Yam (Wild) Root Powder – 100 g ($19.99), 50 g ($12.99), 25 g ($8.99)

Benefits:
Wild yam has antispasmodic, analgesic, antiarthritic, antiasthmatic, antidiabetic, antitussive, and expectorant effects. It is used for rheumatism, dysmenorrhea, cramps, colic, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), kidney stones, and neuralgia. In animals, it has been shown to decrease inflammation of the intestine which was induced by indomethacin (a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug [NSAID]) use. In rats it increased bile flow. In an ovariectomized mouse model, wild yam showed estrogen effects and supported mammary development. The root is used as a precursor for manufacturing progesterone and estrogen. It is touted as a natural progesterone, but it has no progesterone-like effects.
Female reproductive-tract disorders. In North and Central America, wild yam is a traditional relaxing remedy for painful and irregular menstruation and ovarian pain. The herb’s action is not related to estrogen balance, but rather to its anti-inflammatory action. Diosgenin, a saponin found in wild yam, was shown to have estrogenic and progestogenic effects in mice. It is thought that diosgenin can be converted by the human body into progesterone and other steroid hormones via dehydroepiandrosterone. No scientific evidence supports this idea, however.
Heart disease in older people. In a small group of subjects over the age of sixty-five years, a product with 90 percent wild yam and other herbs such as kola nut and country mallow (EMPRISE) did not significantly affect dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) levels. However, reductions in serum triglycerides and phospholipids occurred when wild yam and DHEA were taken together. High-density lipoprotein (HDL, or “good”) cholesterol increased as well, but total cholesterol did not change.
Menopause. In a randomized study of fifty women with menopausal symptoms, a wild yam cream was not more effective than a placebo. One teaspoon of the cream was applied twice daily for three months. There were no significant differences in blood pressure, weight, and biochemical and hormonal parameters associated with menopause. There were no side effects.

Recommended Uses
Wild yam is most conveniently used as a tincture, although capsules, creams, and teas may be slightly more effective for the relief of pain. Wild yam is effective even in very low doses and has virtually no toxicity. There is some evidence that wild yam may decrease the anti-inflammatory effect of indomethacin (a NSAID). It may also have an additive estrogenic effect when administered with estrogen-containing drugs. Patients with hormone-sensitive cancers should avoid wild yam.

Some over-the-counter (OTC) medicines sold as wild yam creams contain synthetic progesterone, the same compound used in birth control pills. Almost always, this progesterone is not listed on the label. Be sure to verify that any product you purchase is made solely from herbal ingredients. You should not use wild yam if you are pregnant or nursing.

Botanical Name: Tribulus terrestris
English: Tribulus, Gokharu, Punctur vine, Land-Caltrops
Also, known as: Cat’s head, Chotagokhru, Cows hoof, Croix de chevalier, Croix de malte. Dars elaguz, Dava-tehokourtdi, Demirdiken, Deshi gokhru, Devil’s thorn, Ekanty, Eskrundki, Espaakh, Espigon, Gai ma duong, Gatha, Ghota, Goathead, Gokharu gokhru, Herbe terrestre, Ikshugandha, Jili, Jilisi, Kandaai, Khar-ekhasak Khurd, khark teharouk khark mithogokharu, Naalkhar, Naam din, Nana gokharu, Nature’s viagara, Neggilamullu, Neggilu, Nerenchi, Nerinjil, Nerunjil, Ookharu, pakhda, Outb, Pakhda, Pakhra, Palleru, Palleru kaya, Palleruveru, Pedda palgeru, Qutiba, Saligot terrestre, Sannanaggilu, Sannaneggilu, Sarang, Sarate, Sekal-tali, Sharwandi, Sher sher, Shitsurishi, Small caltrop, Svadamstraa, Tahkandi, Tatle, Teufelsdorm, Texassandbur, Traikantaka, Tribolo commune, Trikanta, Tribule couche, Tribule terrestre, Tsi li, Vejtidsel, Zama, Teharpar, Kharkhassak, Khorbar, Khokkrasun, Kouleh-tighak, Krunda, land caltrops, Malteserkors, Meetha gokhru, Mexican sanbur, Michirkand, Mithagokharu, Abrojo, Abrojos, Akanti, Alaf-e-kanguereh, Baijili, Bastitaj, Be tha gokharu, Bethu, Bhakhra, Bullhead, Burnut, Burra gookeron, Calthrop, Caltrap, Caltrop, Gokhur, Gokshura, Goksuraka, Gokhri, Gokhurkata, Gokhyura, Gukhura, Hamabishi
Origin: India
Harvested: Wild
Parts Used: Fruit

General Information:
Wild yam is native to moist tropical zones around the world, but it is indigenous to the southern United States and Canada. In the tropics, wild yam vines can climb to a height of twenty feet (six meters), bearing heart-shaped leaves and tiny green flowers. Herbal formulas call for thick, diagonal slices of peeled rhizome. Powdered wild yam serves as a thickening agent for many foods.

Tribulus terrestris fruit is round shaped with 5 to 12 mm in diameter. The color of the dried fruit is yellow green, and taste is bit bitter. Goksura consists of root of Tribulus terrestris. annual prostrate herb, rarely perennial common weed of the pasture lands, road sides and other waste land, chiefly growing in hot, dry, and sandy regions throughout India.

Tribulus terrestris is also known as “Gokshru” in Sanskrit language. The reason behind the name is the shape of the fruit which resemble the hoof of the cow. In India, it is mostly known as corrupted word “Gokharu”, but in western countries, it is known as “Puncture vine”.

How to use:
We make these suggestions to help you get the best benefit from the herbs that you’re choosing to improve your health. Also we make these ideas and recommendations so that consuming them easier and better fit into your lifestyle by adding them to the food that you already eat.
For the full health benefit, it is best to consume (or use the whole herb in poultices) the whole herb. All of the compounds in the herb act best together, as nature intends. Extracts draw out the most prominent beneficial compounds and may concentrate them. What is not extracted can be helpful in ways that we do not yet understand.

Cut Pieces or Powdered Herb:
There are different ways to use cut pieces or powdered herb.
Food Preparation: You can add powdered or pieces of herb (if the pieces you buy are bigger than you like, a coffee or herb grinder will quickly reduce) to any yogurt, smoothie, apple or other sauces, spreads, salads or other foods more familiar to you that don’t use heat. Heat can be damaging to the beneficial compounds in the herb. Other options like oatmeal, scrambled eggs, pasta sauce, soup, cookies and anything else that fits your lifestyle, but minimizing (by adding near the end of cooking) the heat is helpful.
Also, for children, you can mix powdered herb with honey or glycerin to make paste. The thicker the paste, the more potent and herbal in taste. The sweet taste of honey and glycerin will help medicine go down. The resulting liquid is called an electuary.
For seeds in general, but especially small seeds, it’s best to grind these to break the protective hulls a short time before consumption. This makes all the benefits available, rather than some remaining locked inside the hulls that are unbroken by insufficient chewing.
To make adding herbs even easier, you could add a week’s worth of your chosen herb(s) to an amount of, for example, yogurt that you would eat in a week. Mix thoroughly and eat this each day of the week. So you make once /week and just eat each other day.
Hot Infusion: The basic method for dried herbs and flower is, take 2-3 tablespoons of dried herb in a cup or teapot. Pour hot water over it and cover it with lid for 10-30 minutes. The heat from making tea can degrade some of the beneficial compounds in the herb. This method minimizes this effect. For the full health benefit, it is recommended to consume what is left over after making tea.
Decoctions: Decoctions are suitable for roots, barks, large seeds & berries, and other dense material. The simple way to make decoction is, in a saucepan, add 1 tablespoon of dried herbs to 1 cup of water, Bring the water to boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30-60 minutes with the pot covered. Squeeze out as much as liquid as possible. Best practice is to drink the liquid and also consume the solid material that remains. Herb pieces can also be used.
Powdered Herb:
There are different ways to use powdered herb.
Capsules: HerbsCrafters makes capsules guaranteed to be filled with the pure herb with no filler or any other products. You can also use powdered herb to make your own capsules at home. These capsules are best taken with liquid to aid in digestion and absorption and to ensure it doesn’t stick in your throat.
Poultice: Poultice can be made with an herbal powder and liquid (mostly water) to form a paste which is then applied to the skin. This method is very helpful for skin conditions.
Herbal shot: Powdered herb can be mixed with water, fruit juice or other liquid to make herbal shot.

Tips:
You can sweeten your herbal decoctions with bit of honey, natural fruit juice, stevia leaves powder or licorice root powder.

Precautions:
You should consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using any herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.
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