Anna's Wild Yam Cream

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More research is required to clarify whether wild yam would be beneficial for people with high cholesterol. However, there is very little evidence to support these claims. One of the only studies available on the topic found that the 23 women who applied a wild yam cream over a 3-month period experienced no changes in their menopausal symptoms. Rheumatoid arthritis Wild yam is believed to be effective at treating the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis because of its potent anti-inflammatory effects that can relieve swelling, pain, which has been evidenced by some studies. However, at present, there is little evidence to support any medical applications of wild yam. The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have yet to evaluate wild yam for its safety or effectiveness. The diosgenin that can be found in wild yam is used to make a variety of steroids for medical use, including progesterone, cortisone and dehydroepiandrosterone.

A study conducted on rats in 2014 found that a diet that’s rich in yams can lead to a significant reduction in colon tumours. 14 Some traditional medicine practitioners suggest using wild yam as an alternative to estrogen replacement therapy for treating symptoms of menopause. The theory is that wild yam may increase or stabilize estrogen levels in the body to help relieve a person’s symptoms. The use of wild yam to help with rheumatism, and claims that it does help in this field, has continued until the present day. 10A double-blind placebo-controlled trial of 13 peri-and post-menopausal women in 1997 found that those taking wild yam combined with other herbs experienced a reduction in the number and severity of menopausal symptoms, such as hot flushes, mood changes and insomnia. 3 More scientific research is needed into the diosgenin that’s present in wild yams and its impact, if any, on human progesterone levels. Summary To date, some research has been carried out, and according to a study by the National Institutes of Health, there is ‘insufficient evidence’ that wild yam can help with PMS, painful periods, low libido or vaginal dryness. The connection between wild yam and fertility is due to the fact that during a typical reproductive cycle, the body produces increased amounts of progesterone immediately after ovulation. Our cream is formulated to provide relief from common symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, and vaginal dryness, while also helping to moisturize and rejuvenate the skin. Unlike some conventional hormone replacement therapies, our cream is free of synthetic hormones and harsh chemicals, making it a safe and effective alternative for women seeking natural relief.

Meanwhile, yam’s dietary fibre content (glucomannan) has been shown to reduce blood glucose due to the way it delays gastric emptying, which slows the flow of dietary glucose to the intestines. Consuming wild yam may be a natural way of promoting these hormones in the body, which could have certain medical benefits. Some experts now believe another use of wild yam could be to reduce cholesterol levels, helping protect against heart disease. 8Other proponents of wild yam believe that it has anti-spasmodic properties, which are substances that reduce muscle spasms. The FDA have not yet evaluated wild yam for its medicinal use, so there is little detailed information on its safety or side effects. Medical News Today has strict sourcing guidelines and draws only from peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions, and medical journals and associations. We avoid using tertiary references. We link primary sources — including studies, scientific references, and statistics — within each article and also list them in the resources section at the bottom of our articles. You can learn more about how we ensure our content is accurate and current by reading our editorial policy.