Anti-inflammatory.
Chinese yam is dug up in the winter. After the rough bark is removed, the root is washed and allowed to dry in either the shade or the sun. The dried root is rehydrated in water and then cut into slices.
Anti-spasmodic, promotes good cholesterol, improves circulation, sedative, increases a woman's ability to conceive.
Diosgenin.
There are no side effects associated with the use of Chinese yam.
Yucca - not edible; Yam - edible; Yarrow - medicinal herb; Yerba mansa - medicinal herb; Yomogi - culinary and medicinal herb.
The dried root.
The Tamil name for wild yam is "Senaikizhangu" (செனைக்கிழங்கு). This term refers to various species of yam that grow wild in certain regions. Wild yam is often recognized for its medicinal properties and is used in traditional practices.
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Chinese yam should not be taken with kan-sui root. No studies on adverse drug or herb reactions.
Dioscorea and shan yao.
Antispasmodic, anticoagulant.
Anti-inflammatory.