Wild Yam

Wild yam suggested uses include estrogen replacement therapy, painful menstruation, breast enlargement, diverticulosis, menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea), gallbladder colic, libido enhancement, osteoporosis, postmenopausal vaginal dryness, premenstrual syndrome, and rheumatoid arthritis.

Topical wild yam appears to be no better than a placebo for relieving vasomotor symptoms.

Wild yam taken orally is possibly ineffective. More studies are needed to determine efficacy.

Wild yam is available under the following different brands and other names: Atlantic yam, barbasco, China root, colic root, devil's bones, dioscorea species, Mexican yam, natural DHEA, rheumatism root, and Yuma.

Dosages of Wild Yam

• Varies

Dosage Considerations – Should be Given as Follows:

• Follow your doctor's or manufacturer's instructions on dosing

Side effects of Wild Yam include:

• Vomiting

This document does not contain all possible side effects and others may occur. Check with your physician for additional information about side effects.

If your doctor has directed you to use this medication, your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for them. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with your doctor, health care provider or pharmacist first.

• Wild Yam has no listed interactions with other drugs.

This document does not contain all possible interactions. Therefore, before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all the products you use. Keep a list of all your medications with you, and share the list with your doctor and pharmacist. Check with your physician if you have health questions or concerns.

Warnings

• This medication contains wild yam. Do not take Atlantic yam, barbasco, China root, colic root, devil's bones, dioscorea species, Mexican yam, natural DHEA, rheumatism root, or Yuma if you are allergic to wild yam or any ingredients contained in this drug.
• Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.

Contraindications

• Cancer (breast, ovarian, uterine),
• endometriosis,
• hormone-sensitive conditions,
• uterine fibroids

Effects of Drug Abuse

• No information is available.

Short-Term Effects

• See "What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Wild Yam?"

Long-Term Effects

• See "What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Wild Yam?"

Cautions

• No information is available.

Pregnancy and Lactation

• No information is available about the use of wild yam during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Consult your doctor.