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Wild Yam (Dioscorea villosa)
Unlock nature's ancient secret for supporting natural hormonal balance and digestive comfort with Wild Yam.

Wild Yam (Dioscorea villosa) tincture offers gentle support for women’s hormonal balance and menstrual well-being. This premium extract also promotes digestive harmony, nurturing vitality during life’s natural transitions. Embrace its timeless wisdom for everyday equilibrium.

Botanical Name: Dioscorea villosa
Common Names: Wild Yam, Colic Root, Rheumatism Root
Plant Part: Root
Tincture Ratio: 1:3
Alcohol Volume: 35%

Price range: £15.95 through £26.95

Adults: Shake bottle well before use. Take 10-30 drops in a little water, juice or tea, 1-3 times daily or as recommended by a qualified practitioner. If sensitive start on low dose and slowly build up. Best taken between meals.

Incorporate into your daily routine to gain best results. The benefits of herbs are most effective when used consistently over time.

Dioscorea villosa extracted in ethanol (alcohol) and water. Plant part used is the root. Strength is 1:3 35% – 1 part plant to 3 part liquid.

Wild Yam contains diosgenin, a steroidal saponin that serves as a precursor to progesterone and other hormones in laboratory synthesis, though the human body does not directly convert it. Studies suggest it supports natural hormonal balance and well-being during menopause and PMS, with research in Journal of Ethnopharmacology highlighting its role in maintaining equilibrium.

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Sarah M

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I’ve been using the liver formula tincture from Clinic Naturae for about eight weeks now – I selected it because I was experiencing sluggish digestion and fatigue after work. The herbal blend is gentle but effective: I noticed my energy levels pick up, and I’ve had fewer digestive aches. The delivery was quick, and the bottle comes with clear dosage instructions. My skin even looks a bit brighter. Will definitely reorder.

Wild Yam Tincture: Nature's Ally for Women's Wellness

Embrace the timeless wisdom of Wild Yam, a revered herb traditionally used by herbalists to support women's hormonal health, maintain menstrual comfort, and promote digestive harmony. Sourced from the robust tubers of Dioscorea villosa, our premium tincture harnesses the plant's potent steroidal saponins in a bioavailable alcohol extract, supporting natural balance during life's transitional phases like menopause or PMS. Perfect for those seeking natural alternatives to synthetic hormones, Wild Yam helps restore equilibrium, fostering vitality and well-being from within. Crafted with care in the UK using only the finest organic ingredients, it's your daily drop of tradition meets modern herbal excellence.

Quality Certified

Slowcrafted in small batches

Laboratory Test for Purity & Potency

Sustainably Sourced

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Folklore, Tradition & Etymology

Dioscorea villosa, fondly known as Wild Yam, Colic Root, or Rheumatism Root, whispers tales from the ancient woodlands of eastern North America. Native American tribes, including the Cherokee and Ojibwe, revered its knobbly tubers as a sacred ally for women's mysteries—supporting menstrual comfort, labour well-being, and balancing the moon's rhythms. As 'Colic Root', it supported digestive comfort in colicky babes and adults alike, while 'Rheumatism Root' maintained joint comfort. The name Dioscorea pays homage to Dioscorides, the 1st-century Greek healer whose herbal codex endures, and villosa evokes the plant's softly hairy vines climbing forest canopies. By the 19th century, Eclectic physicians in America and Britain embraced it in tinctures for spasmodic discomforts, weaving indigenous lore into European pharmacopeias for hormonal harmony and smooth muscle support.

A Heritage of Well-being

Wild Yam's legacy spans continents and centuries, a steadfast companion in women's herbal heritage from Native trails to UK apothecaries. Traditionally harnessed to support menstrual comfort, menopausal well-being, and digestive equilibrium, its steroidal saponins - like diosgenin - offer nature's gentle nudge towards equilibrium, without direct hormonal conversion in the body. Crafted in the UK from roots in a potent alcohol tincture, this heirloom herb upholds Eclectic traditions while meeting modern purity standards. A dropperful daily revives that timeless rite: supporting vitality and natural balance through PMS, perimenopause, and beyond, as echoed in ethnopharmacological studies.

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Natural Ingredients

Made with pure, plant-based oils and herbs for effective, gentle care.

Made in the UK

Carefully blended in small batches to ensure freshness and quality.

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Not all herbs are suitable for children, if pregnant or breastfeeding, taking prescribed medication or living with a medical condition, please consult us or a qualified herbalist or healthcare professional before use. Avoid if you have known allergies to any of the ingredients. 

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