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The New Star In Biological Medicine
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Wild Yam (Dioscoreaceae, Dioscorea) known as Shan Yao, another common name is colic root. Belongs to the bulb roots species and the active ingredients are in the rhizome. It not only could be consumed as vegetable but also as herb traditionally used to treat diabetes, high blood pressure, anemia, diarrhea, reduce fatigue, increase stamina and muscle mass. It is also commonly used as an expectorant, digestive stimulant, tonic for the spleen, stomach and kidney. Wild Yam has a neutral character and generally taste bitter in most species or sweet in some. It is the tonic herb for lungs, spleen and kidneys as well as muscle relaxant, antispasmodic and anti-ageing properties.
The American Wild Yam is one of the 700 over species of yam found in the world. The active component Diosgenin was identified in 1930s by Tsukamono and Marker separately. Independent reports were published in The Japanese Medical Journal and The American Medical Journal. In 1947, Mr Marker presented his paper that Diosgenin could be converted into an important hormone for the human body --- Progesterone. Diosgenin has the chemical properties as the precursor for Progesterone. Working as the raw ingredient for the hormonal needs of the human body, various important hormones are synthesized and released into the endocrine system of the human body for regulation of different bodily functions. This becomes the process of the auto production of natural “self hormone”. With the increase in age, the body’s endocrine system become sluggish which in turn cause the ageing of body organs, the reasonable and timely restoration and regulation of hormonal balance will not only slow down the ageing process but also restore youth and vitality. |
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American Wild Yam – Profile
Species :
Here are about 700 species of wild yam in the world, each has its own unique active ingredient. The best wild yam species among all comes from America. It can offer more than 50 types of hormone precursors, making it the new hope to the medical profession.
Cultivation :
The bio-active ingredient of wild yam is in the plant itself. It grows best under natural conditions on arid land, free of fertilizers, chemicals and environmental pollutants.
Stimulation :
Only species of wild yam grown under challenging conditions, on self-preservation mode, seemed to possess the vital elements.
Awakening :
The bio-active properties of the plant apparently able to awaken and revitalize the human body’s self-healing mechanism.
Balance :
The American Wild Yam contains many active ingredients which are needed by the human body for optimizing health.
Chinese Herbal Record
< Shen Nung Herbal Almanac> recorded :
yam, antibacterial, tonic for weak energies, remedies for inflammations and infections
< Herbal Directory > recorded :
promotes kidney energies, strengthens spleen and stomach, remedies for diarrhea and phlegm, nourishes skin and hair.
< Herbs Reference > recorded :
yam, strengthens kidneys and sperm production, increase mental, visual and audio alertness. It is food and not medicinal herb. Herbalists often recommend long-term consumptions hence indicate it is safe level. |
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