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    Wild Yam

    This is a native plant of North and Central America which was first used by the Aztecs and Mayas for its pain-relieving qualities. Later European settlers took advantage of its health benefits, and used this herb for colic and joint pain. In recent years Wild Yam has been used as a mimic for natural sex hormone progesterone and may help to balance hormone levels in conditions like PMS and menopause.



    Wild yam contains substances called alkaloids, which are muscle relaxants that especially target muscles in the abdomen in pelvis. For this reason Wild yam is sometimes taken for Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Take 500mg of Wild yam twice daily