Wild Yam Powder (Dioscorea villosa) - Bulk

• Brew as a simple decoction tea on its own or within calming herbal blends
• Prepare a tincture for your home apothecary
• Combine with complementary roots (e.g. ginger or licorice) in wellness blends
• Create a warm herbal compress by soaking a cloth in strained decoction

• Traditionally used as a gentle antispasmodic in everyday wellness
• Commonly used for easing cramps and muscular tension
• Eases the symptoms of digestive discomfort when taken as a warm decoction
• Used in herbalism to support joint and muscle comfort
• Offers calming support in simple herbal blends

• Tea (powdered decoction): Use ½-1 tsp powder per 250 ml water, bring to a boil then simmer 10-20 minutes, strain through fine mesh or muslin

• Tincture: 1:5 (herb:menstruum) in 40-50% alcohol; macerate 2-4 weeks with occasional agitation, then strain and bottle

• Blends: Combine with complementary herbs and prepare as above to taste

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and strong odours; reseal tightly after each use.

Wild yam root powder (Dioscorea villosa)

Country of Origin: Various origins (batch dependent).

• Not advised during pregnancy, breastfeeding or for young children unless guided by a qualified practitioner
• Avoid use if you have a hormone-sensitive condition
• Avoid use if you are on hormone therapy or oestrogen-containing birth control
• Wild yam contains dioscorin; avoid excessive intake and stay within general preparation guidelines
• May cause nausea in some individuals; discontinue use if any adverse reaction occurs
• Consult a healthcare professional if you have a medical condition or take medication
• This natural product is not intended to diagnose or cure any disease