The wild yam is an herbal remedy for menstrual discomfort and menopausal symptoms. Wild yam is an herbal remedy for menstrual discomfort and menopausal symptoms, and has also been suggested as an ...

Wild yam is often used to treat menopausal hot flushes and menstrual cramps, but is there any evidence it works? [Image source: US Dept. of Conservation] Wild yam (Dioscorea villosa) was used for pain ...

Wild harvested crops are a vital source of food in much of the world. Some common wild edible plants in southern Africa include wild mushrooms, such as Termitomyces titanicus, orchids from the genera ...

WILD YAMS have gained a reputation for treating symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Medical research in 2002 raised concerns about side effects of hormone replacement therapy for menopausal ...

Some people have turned to an unlikely source for what they're calling a more "natural" form of birth control - wild yams. Wild yams have the chemical diosgenin in the root of the plant and bulb, ...

Rural and tribal population of the state has been using many wild plant species, including wild fruits, leaves, flowers and wild tubers since ages. They significantly contribute to their livelihood ...

Researchers of Central University of Odisha (CUO), Koraput, who carried out DNA profiling of varieties of wild yams available in the tribal-dominated district, said these could be an alternative food ...

Lusala a local wild yam in Zambia that supplements diets has seen a considerable rise in demand. Author Supplied The well-known adage “you can’t manage what you can’t measure” is relevant here. If ...