Wild Yam Root in HoneyPower
Dioscorea villosa root.
At a glance
A North American root containing diosgenin and dioscin, included to support healthy hormonal balance.*
Where it comes from
Wild yam is a climbing vine native to eastern North America. The root, not the vegetable people cook, is the part used in supplements.
What it is known for
It contains plant compounds called diosgenin and dioscin, which is why it is a familiar name in hormonal-balance formulas.*
Its role in HoneyPower
Wild yam sits on the Balance pillar with tongkat ali and boron.
A traditional favorite
Herbal traditions in North America have used wild yam root for a long time, and it remains a classic in balance-focused blends.
Pillars
Balance. See the full map on the formula page.