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Is jicama Mexican yam?
Yes, Jicama is the common name given to the Yam or Mexican Turnip (Pachyrhizus erosus).
What is the Latin name of Mexican yam?
Dioscorea villosa and Dioscorea floribunda and are two of some 850 species of yam in the Dioscoreaceae family.
What are the active medicinal properties of Mexican yam?
Diosgenin.
Is there proof that the Mexican yam helps with gout?
There is proof that theMexican yam has components that can be helpful in gout but you would have to eat a truck load of it. this would be poisonous. There is no proof that you can treat gout with Mexican yams.
How does Mexican wild yam work to help treat premenstrual syndrome?
The Mexican wild yam (Dioscorea villosa ) contains a substance that may be converted to progesterone in the body, possibly decreasing some of the symptoms of PMS.
What parts of the Mexican yam plant are used for medicinal purposes?
The dried root.
What diseases does Mexican yam treat?
Menstrual pain, poor circulation, nervousness, restlessness.
Where is Mexican yam plant grown?
Native to Mexico, southeastern United States and Appalachia.
Is Mexican yam considered a natural progesterone?
The marketing campaign has drawn criticism and controversy for misleading consumers.
What are the physical characteristics of Mexican yam?
A perennial plant with twisting, climbing vines with fleshy edible roots.
What are the common names of Mexican yam?
Colic root, China root, rheumatism root, devil's bones, and yuma.
What are the side effects associated with using Mexican yam?
Large doses may produce nausea. There is no risk of poisoning.
