{"product_id":"wild-yam-root-c-s","title":"Wild Yam Root C\/S","description":"\u003cp\u003eWild yam (\u003cem\u003eDioscorea villosa\u003c\/em\u003e) is a woodland vine native to North America. Although some yams in the \u003cem\u003eDioscorea\u003c\/em\u003e genus are edible, wild yam rhizomes have an unpalatable, bitter taste and are primarily valued for their medicinal properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory, wild yam root is typically used in herbal medicine to relieve menstrual or gastrointestinal cramping, reduce flares in inflammatory bowel disease and treat all types of arthritis. Wild yam root is also, famously, the original source of diosgenin, the substance used to synthesize human steroid hormones for oral contraceptives and corticosteroids. Although historically significant, diosgenin from wild yam is unlikely to be converted into human steroids in the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut and sifted wild yam root is typically prepared as a decoction or tincture, often as part of a multi-herb formula. The herb is also popular in poultices, oils, and anti-aging skin creams.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Herb Wholesale","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51742096720192,"sku":"CWI601","price":17.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/5639\/6352\/files\/placeholder_170a12d2-bfb2-4d5f-a829-f4b6c75de5fe.jpg?v=1759169781","url":"https:\/\/herbretailer.com\/products\/wild-yam-root-c-s","provider":"Herb Retailer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}