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Yam Root

Dioscorea villosa

4.2 / 5

Medium potency

Traditional Uses

Hormone precursorAntispasmodicAnti-inflammatoryMenstrual support

Addresses Symptoms

hormones menstrual menopause inflammation muscle cramps

How to Prepare

Take 2-4g dried root daily or 40mg extract.

Safety profile

Do not confuse with sweet potato. Avoid in hormone-sensitive cancers.

Check interactions with your medications

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