Weeds & Seeds Swap

The botanical name for the herb pictured and discussed is Dioscorea villosa. The plant grows as a vine, and can be found in damp woodlands and along roadsides climbing through shrub-growth and fences, or whatever else it may find to attach itself too.

It grows in the United States, in the northeast, and in the southern and central states. It is easy to propagate using root cuttings which are best taken after the growing season is complete, in the fall or even winter months if you can still work the soil.

Medicinally, this plant is best known for helping woman with various female concerns. It also contains diosgenin, a precursor to the hormone, progesterone. Ladies, you will definitely find something to benefit you from the following list during every phase of life. Whether you are pre-menopausal, post-menopausal, or in-between, you’ll find something to help with monthly PMS cramps, balancing hormones or to aid with symptoms of menopause. Take a look:

• Wild Yam
• Wild Yam & Chaste Tree
• Pro-G-Yam Cream
• Pro-G-Yam Cream 500
• Natural Changes
• Cramp Relief

If you would like a fact sheet about any of the items marked in red, please send me an email. Thanks!

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