A traditional yam capsule for women trying to get through PMS, flushes and hormonal changes.

Mexican Yam (Dioscorea villosa) is a daily women's herbal capsule for cycle balance, perimenopause and menopause.

Each 90-capsule pack provides up to three months of use at the standard dose.

Wild yam is rich in diosgenin, a plant saponin. The diosgenin in wild yam is not converted into progesterone or oestrogen by the human body, despite popular claims to the contrary. It is a women's herb rather than a hormone product. 

It is Vegan.

How Wild Yam Works

Diosgenin is a starting molecule that pharmaceutical chemistry uses in laboratories to make progesterone and other steroid hormones.

The human body cannot perform this conversion. Wild yam capsules and creams do not deliver progesterone. 

Uses of Wild Yam

1. Cycle: traditional use for premenstrual comfort and cycle balance.
2. Perimenopause: traditional use for hot flushes and mood comfort.
3. Menopause: gentle traditional layer alongside other supplements or HRT.

Traditional medicine uses this supplement for cycle comfort, premenstrual balance, perimenopause and menopause symptoms. Modern research is limited but that said, I have found many women over the years find it useful in managing both PMS and menopause.

FAQs: Higher Nature Mexican Wild Yam

Does wild yam contain natural progesterone?

No. It contains diosgenin, which laboratories use to make progesterone. The human body cannot perform this conversion. Wild yam creams and capsules do not deliver progesterone.

What is wild yam used for?

Cycle comfort, premenstrual balance, perimenopause and menopause symptoms. It is a gentle traditional women's herb rather than a clinical treatment.

Will wild yam help my hot flushes?

Traditional medicine uses it for this. Modern evidence is limited. Some users notice gradual benefit over weeks; others do not.

Is wild yam safe with HRT or hormonal contraception?

Speak to your Pharmacist first. Although diosgenin does not convert to hormones in the body, traditional cautions for hormonally active herbs apply.

Is wild yam safe in pregnancy?

No. Avoid in pregnancy and breastfeeding due to traditional uterine effect.

Is this product vegan?

Yes. The yam is plant-derived and the capsule is vegan-friendly.

How long does wild yam take to work?

Cycle effects typically build over 2 to 3 menstrual cycles. Menopausal effects are gradual over 4 to 12 weeks.