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- Order number: HP7803-0050
- Manufacturer: Herbathek
- Herkunftsland: Mexikanische Landwirtschaft
Dioscorea villosa L. (rheumatism root), ground root, conventional cultivation
Yam roots are a staple food in West Africa and the Caribbean. They are prepared like potatoes.
The plant got its name from the main active ingredient diosgenin, which was derived from the name of the famous Greek physician Dioscorides from the 1st century AD. Diosgenin helps women with menopausal problems, prevents osteoporosis, is said to slow down the ageing process and has an aphrodisiac effect.
In America, the plant plays an important role in rheumatism therapy.
Indication
For rheumatism, gout, irritable bowel syndrome, muscle cramps, menstrual cramps, menopausal symptoms
How to use
Add 1-2 teaspoons to approx. 250 ml boiling water.
For irritable bowel syndrome, drink 1/2 cup 2 times a day.