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:
Hot Infusion
Bring 6 quarts water to a rolling boil, add pokeweed leaves, and continue boiling for 20 minutes. Remove the froth (scum) floating on top, discard hot water, and rinse leaves in cold water. Repeat the boil and rinse process, then drain the greens in a colander.

Tips:
You can sweeten your herbal tea with a bit of honey, natural fruit juice, stevia leaves powder and or licorice root powder.
You can make ice cubes or pops by freezing tea in ice trays or pop molds.

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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