Wild Yam (Dioscorea villosa) extract

Wild Yam is used in herbal medicine for spasmodic pain associated with inflammatory conditions such as rheumatism, arthritis, diverticulitis and in female reproductive complaints.

Wild Yam is now used extensively in cosmetic creams for the effects of the phyto-hormones it contains. These phyto-hormones have an androgenic-like function and when applied cosmetically help maintain a youthful appearance in sun damaged and ageing skin. Wild Yam is an ingredient of Wildcrafted Age Defying Essence.