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Cut yam tuber (Dioscorea villosa) - Apophycaire
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Yam (Yam) cut tuber – Dioscorea villosa
Main virtue: traditionally used to support feminine balance and joint comfort.
Main use: traditional decoctions, artisanal macerates, well-being support preparations.
Wild Yam ( Dioscorea villosa ), also known as Yam, is a tuber native to North America, recognized in traditional herbalism for its benefits on female hormonal balance and for supporting joints during times of tension.
Packaging: 100g to 10kg
If you would like other packaging, dosage forms or other culture origins, please contact us.
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A tuber with many traditions
Rich in natural compounds related to hormonal precursors, wild yam is a traditional ally in supporting the female cycle and seasonal joint comfort.
Description
Dried tuber, cut into irregular pieces, pale brown to light beige in color, slight odor of dried root.
Nomenclature
- Common names: Wild yam, Wild yam
- Latin name: Dioscorea villosa
- Family: Dioscoreaceae
- Part used: Tuber
- Shape: Coupe
- Origin: North America (United States, Canada)
- English name: Wild yam root
- German name: Wilde Yamswurzel
- Name in Spanish: Raíz de ñame silvestre
- Name in Italian: Radice di yam selvatico
- Name in Arabic: جذر اليام البري
Main virtues
Traditionally used for feminine comfort (cycle balance), to soothe joint discomfort and for gentle digestive support.
Main constituents
Diosgenin (steroidal saponin), alkaloids, tannins, natural starch.
Use and dosage
- Decoction: 1 tablespoon of chopped tuber for 250 ml of cold water, gently bring to a boil then simmer for 10 to 15 minutes. Strain and consume according to traditional recommendations.
- Oily macerate: Infuse in a neutral vegetable oil to integrate into local comfort skin care.
Precautions, side effects and contraindications
- Supervised use recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women.
- Consult a healthcare professional if you are currently taking hormonal treatments.
- Respect the traditional recommended doses.
History and origin
Used for centuries by Native American peoples, wild yam is one of the emblematic plants of natural feminine balance and joint comfort in traditional North American pharmacopoeias.
Miscellaneous information
- Packaging: lined kraft bag or airtight opaque box.
- Storage: dry, cool place, away from light and humidity.
- Shelf life: 18 to 24 months.
Sources and references
- Pl@ntUse – https://uses.plantnet-project.org
- Native American ethnobotanical references and traditional herbalism
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Data sheet
- Crop Type
- Conventional cultivation
- Forme galénique
- Coupe standard
Specific References
En France, les plantes médicinales sont classées par l’ANSM en deux grandes listes :
- Liste A : plantes médicinales présumées actives, dont l’usage est autorisé uniquement sous encadrement (officines, médicaments, préparations magistrales). Certaines sont partiellement en vente libre si elles figurent parmi les 148 plantes autorisées par le décret du 1er septembre 2008.
- Liste B : plantes présumées toxiques. Elles sont interdites à la vente libre, même en usage externe ou cosmétique, sauf autorisation dérogatoire ou usage strictement encadré.
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Ce classement vise à protéger les consommateurs contre les usages non sécurisés. Il est important de se référer à la monographie officielle ou à un professionnel pour tout usage.
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Yam (Yam) cut tuber – Dioscorea villosa
Main virtue: traditionally used to support feminine balance and joint comfort.
Main use: traditional decoctions, artisanal macerates, well-being support preparations.
Wild Yam ( Dioscorea villosa ), also known as Yam, is a tuber native to North America, recognized in traditional herbalism for its benefits on female hormonal balance and for supporting joints during times of tension.
Packaging: 100g to 10kg
If you would like other packaging, dosage forms or other culture origins, please contact us.