Wild yam

Generic name: Wild Yam
Drug class: Herbal products

Usage of Wild yam

Wild yam is a plant also known as American Yam, Atlantic Yam, Barbasco, China Root, Chiense Yam, Colic Root, Devil's Bones, DHEA NatUrelle, Dioscorea, Dioscorea alata, Dioscorea batatas, Dioscorea composita, Dioscorea floribunda, Dioscorea hirticaulis, Dioscorea japonica, Dioscorea mexicana, Igname Sauvage, Igname Velue, Mexican Yam, Ñame Silvestre, Phytoestrogen, Rheumatism Root, Shan Yao, Yuma, and other names.

Wild yam has been used to treat menopausal symptoms. However, research has shown that wild yam may not be effective in treating this condition.

Other uses not proven with research have included premenstrual syndrome (PMS), osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, infertility, as a natural alternative to estrogens, and to increase energy and sexual desire in men and women.

It is not certain whether wild yam is effective in treating any medical condition. Medicinal use of this product has not been approved by the FDA. Wild yam should not be used in place of medication prescribed for you by your doctor.

Wild yam is often sold as an herbal supplement. There are no regulated manufacturing standards in place for many herbal compounds and some marketed supplements have been found to be contaminated with toxic metals or other drugs. Herbal/health supplements should be purchased from a reliable source to minimize the risk of contamination.

Wild yam may also be used for purposes not listed in this product guide.

Wild yam side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic Reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Although not all side effects are known, wild yam is thought to be likely safe for most people when taken by mouth or applied to the skin.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before taking Wild yam

Before using wild yam, talk to your healthcare provider. You may not be able to use wild yam if you have certain medical conditions.

Ask a doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare provider if it is safe for you to use this product if you have:

any hormone sensitive conditions such as breast, uterine or ovarian cancer, endometriosis, or uterine fibroids; or

any bleeding or blood-clotting disorder (such as hemophilia or protein S deficiency).

It is not known whether wild yam will harm an unborn baby. Do not use this product without medical advice if you are pregnant.

It is not known whether wild yam passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this product without medical advice if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Do not give any herbal/health supplement to a child without medical advice.

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Warnings

Follow all directions on the product label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

What other drugs will affect Wild yam

Other drugs may interact with wild yam, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use now and any medicine you start or stop using.

Do not take wild yam without medical advice if you are using:

estrogens or any medicine containing estrogen.

This list is not complete. Other drugs may interact with wild yam, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed in this product guide.

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