Wild Yam Root
NEWS: This superfood is now available in the SANEStore as a convenient whole-food powder so you can more easily enjoy it in smoothies and recipes.
Wild Yam Root has traditionally been used for its benefits in women’s reproductive health, including premenstrual syndrome and menopausal problems. Its antispasmodic properties may be supportive for menstrual cramps, relaxing muscles, soothing nerves, relieving pain, poor circulation and neuralgia.
Wild yam (non-GMO) is also known to be supportive to overall liver health, it is believed that wild yam root’s ability to support healthy cholesterol and blood pressure levels indirectly helps the liver by increasing its efficiency and reducing stress.
Its steroidal saponins are also anti-inflammatory, making it a useful herb when supporting a healthy inflammation response. Its diuretic effect, combined with the antispasmodic action may, soothe painful conditions of the urinary tract.
Traditional Chinese Medicine has used wild yam for at least 2,000 years. Our raw wild yam is wild harvested in the USA.
Why Try Wild Yam Root Superfood?
- Supporting women’s reproductive health
- Supporting healthy circulation
- May Reduce abdominal & intestinal cramping
- May support the central nervous system
- Supports a healthy inflammation response
- Supporting healthy menstrual cycles
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