Yam

# 🌿 Yam

**Scientific Name:** Dioscorea villosa
**Botanical Family:** Dioscoreaceae (Yam family)
**Plant Type:** Root
**Geographical Origin:** North America

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## 🔹 Description
Wild Yam root is used to balance hormones and alleviate menstrual discomfort.

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## 🔹 Healing Properties
– **Treatment Properties:** Hormonal Balancer, Anti-inflammatory
– **Temperament:** Neutral

**Matched Uses / Conditions**
– Allergies
– Cough
– Headaches
– Minor Skin Irritations
– Muscle Pain
– Sore Throat

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## 🔹 Usage & Dosage
– **How to Use:** Capsules, Decoction
– **Dosage:** 1-2 capsules (500 mg) daily

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## 🔹 Usage Model
Alleviates hormonal imbalance and menstrual cramps.

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## 🔹 Alternatives / Replacements
Dong Quai for hormone balance

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## 🔹 Precautions
Consult a doctor before use in pregnancy.

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## 🔹 References
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### 🔎 Summary (SEO)
A concise profile of **Yam** (*Dioscorea villosa*): a root from North America. Properties: Hormonal Balancer, Anti-inflammatory. Temperament: Neutral. Includes traditional uses, preparation, precautions, and references.