HORTICULTURE

Detailed explanation-1: -In the 1950s, scientists discovered that the roots of wild yam–not to be confused with the sweet potato yam–contain diosgenin. Diosgenin is a phytoestrogen, or plant-based estrogen, that can be chemically converted into a hormone called progesterone.

Detailed explanation-2: -There are various other names for wild yam, such as colic root, devil’s bones, rheumatism root, or China root. While there are over 600 species of wild yam, only 12 are edible. In this article, we investigate the potential medicinal uses of wild yam and the evidence supporting them.

Detailed explanation-3: -Wild yam suggested uses include estrogen replacement therapy, painful menstruation, breast enlargement, diverticulosis, menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea), gallbladder colic, libido enhancement, osteoporosis, postmenopausal vaginal dryness, premenstrual syndrome, and rheumatoid arthritis.