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Wild Yam (Dioscorea villosa) Dried - 100g

Wild Yam (Dioscorea villosa) Dried - 100g

Regular price R 125.00
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INCI: Dioscorea villosa

Wild Yam (Dioscorea villosa) is a dried, cut root traditionally prepared as a gentle, soothing decoction and in classic herbal blends. This earthy root is well suited to slow-simmered teas and folk-method tinctures, and pairs comfortably with supportive herbs for everyday wellness rituals.

♡ Why we love it: This time-honoured root brings a calm, grounding character to blends and is easy to work with in simple, traditional preparations.

Size: 100g.

This product is certified: Vegan and Food Grade.

Also available in large pack sizes.
Need detailed info? COAs and SDSs are available — just send us the product name and batch number, and we’ll gladly share them with you.
  • Brew as a simple decoction tea on its own or within calming herbal blends
  • Prepare a folk-method 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
  • Soothes digestive discomfort when prepared as a warm decoction
  • Used in herbalism to support joint and muscle comfort
  • Calming support in simple herbal blends
  • Decoction (roots/barks): Use 1-2 tsp dried root per 250 ml water, bring to a boil then simmer 10-20 minutes, strain before drinking

  • Tincture (folk method): 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.

Dried wild yam root (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
  • 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, treat, cure or prevent any disease
About These Botanicals

This product is grown in an organic and regenerative fashion with as minimal use of insecticides, pesticides, herbicides and fungicides as possible, in certified organic fertilizer. The product is certified food grade. It is not certified organic. Suitable for Kosher, Halaal and Hindi diets.

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L. S.
Very Effective

I just started using it in a DIY body cream. It is quite potent and started working instantly.
Excellent product as with the other teas I've tried in this (brand) range.

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Arlene V.D.
Wild Yam Tea

Excellent product just what I needed to help with the discomfort of pain.. always knew this would be the answer..

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Timene Stemmet
Thank you!

I don't know if the product works as I've only been using it for just over a week however it looks like a good quality product and your service was great. I'm satisfied with the service and will most likely order again, thank you.