Wild yam powder, also known as wild yam root powder, is produced from the root of Dioscorea polystachya, a climbing vine native to China and East Asia. It has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for over 2,000 years and has a long history of traditional use in support of women’s health, including premenstrual wellbeing and menopause support.
Ingredients: 100% Wild Yam root powder
Country of Origin: China
Botanical Name: Dioscorea polystachya
Other Names: Shan-yao
Possible wild yam powder benefits:
- May support women’s health
- May support healthy circulation
- May help reduce abdominal & intestinal cramping
- May support the central nervous system
- May support a healthy inflammation response
- May support a healthy menstrual cycle
- May be beneficial for nervousness
Wild yam powder is 100% natural and minimally processed. Taste, smell, texture and colour may vary slightly from batch to batch.
Other products that are great for women’s health are red maca, pine pollen and dong quai.
Suggested use: how to use wild yam powder
Mix 1 teaspoon of wild yam powder with juice, yoghurt or add to your favourite smoothie.
Mixing Suggestions: To increase flavour and nutritional profile combine your wild yam root powder with our organic maca root powder.
Nutritional info Per 100g
Energy KJ – 1468KJ
Energy Kcal – 345.5Kcal
Total Carbohydrate – 78.24g
Of which sugars – 1.85g
Dietary Fibre – 1.3g
Protein – 7.22g
Total Fat – 0.12g
Of which saturates – <0.10g
Sodium – 25mg
Packed on premises that handles nuts & seeds.
Allergen Information: Free from peanuts, tree nuts, sesame, milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, soya, wheat, gluten, sulphites and other known allergens. GMO-free.
This product has been assessed for safety, including checks for pesticides, artificial fertilisers, heavy metals, E. coli, yeast, mould, salmonella and foreign matter. Testing requirements vary based on risk and certification standards, but all products, organic or not, must meet strict UK food safety regulations. All necessary checks are completed before a product is made available. This product contains no bulking agents, added sugar, palm oil or GMOs.
The UK government’s nutrition and health claim regulations are very strict. As a result, we cannot state the full benefits of this product on our site and we encourage you to do your own research.
FAQs
What is wild yam powder?
Wild yam powder is made from the root of Dioscorea polystachya, also known as Shan-yao, a climbing vine native to China and East Asia. It has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for over 2,000 years, particularly in support of women’s health.
What are wild yam powder benefits?
Wild yam powder may support women’s health, healthy circulation and a healthy menstrual cycle. It may reduce abdominal and intestinal cramping, as well as supporting the central nervous system, a healthy inflammation response and nervousness.
How to use wild yam powder
Mix one teaspoon of wild yam powder with juice, yoghurt or your favourite smoothie. For extra flavour and nutritional value, try combining your wild yam root powder with our organic maca root powder.