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wild yam |
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wild yam (wīldˑ yamˑ), n Latin name: Dioscorea villosa L.; part used: rhizome; uses: gallbladder conditions, rheumatism, cramps, dysmenorrhea, hormone supplementation, immunoregulator, cognitive functioning; precautions: pregnancy, lactation, children, patients with liver disease, family history of cancer (particularly breast, uterine, prostate or ovarian). Also called colic root, Mexican wild yam, or rheumatism root. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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