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Wild yam

Dioscorea villosa

Part of the plant used

Part of the plant used

Rhizome

Major cosmetic applications

Major cosmetic applications

Antioxidant. Anti-aging. Mature skin. Anti-inflammatory. Soothing. Anti-irritation.

Inception growing area

Inception growing area

Mexico

Traditional uses

Traditional uses

Anorexia. Diarrhea. Asthma. Hacking cough. Urinary incontinence. Menopausal syndrome. Diabetes. Rheumatism. Asthenia.

Curiosities

Curiosities

Used to synthesize steroidal hormones such as progesterone, cortisone and estrogens.

Provital products

Provital products