{"product_id":"wild-crafted-wild-yam-root-cut-sifted-bulk-herb","title":"Wild-Crafted Wild Yam Root | Cut \u0026 Sifted | Bulk Herb | Women's Wellness Hormonal Blending","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWild-Crafted Wild Yam Root | Cut \u0026amp; Sifted | Dioscorea composita | Bulk Herb | 1, 2, 4 \u0026amp; 8oz\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"subtitle\"\u003e100% Wild-Crafted Dried Wild Yam Root — Cut \u0026amp; Sifted — Naturally Rich in Diosgenin — Hormonal \u0026amp; Digestive Wellness Herb — No Additives · No Fillers · No Binders — Available in 1oz, 2oz, 4oz \u0026amp; 8oz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"badge\"\u003eWild-Crafted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"badge\"\u003eCut \u0026amp; Sifted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"badge\"\u003eNo Additives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"badge\"\u003e1 \/ 2 \/ 4 \/ 8oz Available\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"badge\"\u003eMexico Origin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sizes-box\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1oz · 2oz · 4oz · 8oz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWild-crafted cut \u0026amp; sifted dried root — ready for infusion, decoction brewing, capsule filling, tincture crafting, cream and topical formulations, and all herbal DIY applications.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWild Yam Root carries one of the most extraordinary stories in the history of botanical medicine — a story that begins with Native American healers, passes through a Mexican jungle botanist named Russell Marker, and ends with the invention of the modern birth control pill.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eDioscorea composita\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Mexican Wild Yam — is a perennial climbing vine native to Mexico and Central America whose long, slender, knotted roots are naturally extraordinarily rich in diosgenin — a naturally occurring steroidal saponin that is the precursor compound from which synthetic progesterone, cortisone, and other steroid hormones were first synthesized in the laboratory in the 1940s. It was Russell Marker's discovery in 1943 that diosgenin from Mexican Wild Yam could be chemically converted to progesterone in the laboratory that made affordable hormonal contraceptives possible — one of the most consequential botanical discoveries of the 20th century. a traditional hormonal wellness and anti-inflammatory herb. It is critically important to understand that the body cannot convert diosgenin to progesterone on its own — this conversion requires laboratory chemical processing. Wild Yam Root's wellness value lies in its naturally occurring diosgenin and phytosterol content supporting overall hormonal and metabolic wellness, and in its traditionally recognized anti-inflammatory and digestive wellness properties. Wild-crafted for maximum naturally occurring diosgenin content. Our Wild Yam Root is 100% wild-crafted, cut and sifted, with no additives, fillers, or binders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"history-note\"\u003eThe Russell Marker story: In 1943 American chemist Russell Marker traveled deep into the Mexican jungle, collected enormous quantities of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eDioscorea\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eroots, and in a rented laboratory in Mexico City successfully converted diosgenin into progesterone — producing several pounds of progesterone worth millions of dollars and founding the Mexican steroid hormone industry. This discovery directly led to the development of the first oral contraceptive pill in the 1950s. The wild yam root of the Mexican jungle changed the world.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBotanical Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eDioscorea composita\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Mexican Wild Yam — higher diosgenin content than\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eD. villosa\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMexican Wild Yam, Colic Root, Rheumatism Root, China Root\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDioscoreaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNative to Mexico and Central America — wild-crafted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Used:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRoot, cut \u0026amp; sifted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTan to medium brown — fibrous and dense\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMild, slightly earthy and starchy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMildly bitter and earthy with a slight starchy sweetness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKey Constituents:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDiosgenin (naturally occurring steroidal saponin — precursor to synthetic steroid hormones in laboratory settings), phytosterols, steroidal alkaloids, tannins, starch, naturally occurring flavonoids and antioxidant phenolic compounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImportant distinction:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eDioscorea composita\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003econtains significantly higher diosgenin content than\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eD. villosa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(North American Wild Yam) — making it the preferred species for diosgenin-focused herbal applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"uses-box\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"uses-title\"\u003eCommon DIY \u0026amp; Craft Uses\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHerbal Infusion \u0026amp; Decoction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Simmer cut and sifted root in water for 15-20 minutes for a traditional Wild Yam Root decoction. A foundational herb in women's hormonal wellness and anti-inflammatory herbal formulations. Blends well with Dong Quai, Vitex, Licorice Root, Chaste Tree Berry, and Black Cohosh in women's wellness blends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTopical Cream \u0026amp; Lotion Formulations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Wild Yam Root extract is widely used in natural topical cream formulations marketed for women's hormonal wellness support. Infuse into carrier oils or use an alcohol extract as the active component in natural cream formulations. Note: topical application does not convert diosgenin to progesterone — see wellness background section.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHerbal Capsule Filling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Ground and encapsulated for personal wellness use. Pairs beautifully with our Empty Vegan Capsules Size 00. A common component in women's hormonal balance capsule blend formulations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTincture Crafting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Infuse in alcohol (vodka or grain alcohol) or vegetable glycerin for a traditional Wild Yam Root preparation. The diosgenin and phytosterol compounds extract readily into alcohol. A staple in home apothecary women's wellness and anti-inflammatory formulation collections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWomen's Wellness Blend Formulations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— A foundational herb in women's hormonal wellness, menstrual comfort, and menopausal wellness herbal blend formulations. Traditionally combined with Dong Quai, Vitex Berry, Black Cohosh, Damiana, and Licorice Root in comprehensive women's wellness formulas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTraditional Wellness Background\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWild Yam Root has been used by Native American and indigenous Mexican peoples for centuries as a foundational digestive comfort, anti-inflammatory, and women's wellness herb — used by the Cherokee, Chippewa, and other North American tribes for digestive ease and overall wellness. a traditional hormonal wellness and anti-inflammatory botanical. Its traditional use for supporting women's hormonal wellness, menstrual comfort, and menopausal wellness has made it one of the most widely used women's wellness herbs in the North American and Mexican herbal traditions. The naturally occurring diosgenin in Wild Yam Root is a naturally occurring steroidal saponin — structurally related to steroid hormones — that supports healthy phytosterol and overall hormonal wellness balance through the body's natural physiological pathways. Its naturally occurring anti-inflammatory compounds support the body's natural inflammatory balance, particularly in the digestive and musculoskeletal systems. Also traditionally valued for supporting healthy blood sugar balance within the normal range and overall metabolic wellness through its naturally occurring dioscoretine content. A deeply respected botanical in the women's wellness herbal tradition with a history that bridges ancient indigenous medicine and modern pharmaceutical science.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"warning\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"warning-title\"\u003eImportant — Diosgenin Does Not Convert to Progesterone in the Body\u003c\/span\u003eWild Yam Root is naturally rich in diosgenin — the compound from which synthetic progesterone was first produced in a laboratory in 1943. However the human body cannot perform this chemical conversion on its own. Wild Yam Root does not provide progesterone and is not a substitute for bioidentical or pharmaceutical progesterone therapy. Its wellness value lies in its naturally occurring phytosterol and diosgenin content supporting overall hormonal and metabolic wellness through natural physiological pathways — not through direct progesterone delivery. Consult your healthcare provider for guidance on hormonal wellness.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"purity\"\u003e100% Wild-Crafted Dried Wild Yam Root · Cut \u0026amp; Sifted ·\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eDioscorea composita\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e· No Additives · No Fillers · No Binders · Naturally Rich in Diosgenin · Mexico Origin · Available 1 \/ 2 \/ 4 \/ 8oz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"disclaimer\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAs is the case with taking any supplement while you are pregnant or breastfeeding or taking medication, you should always consult your healthcare professional prior to usage. Wild Yam Root does not provide progesterone — consult your healthcare provider for hormonal wellness guidance. Not recommended during pregnancy without healthcare provider guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before use.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"supermindedhealth","offers":[{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":42786210283676,"sku":"WYAMRTCS1","price":6.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":42786210316444,"sku":"WYAMRTCS2","price":11.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":42786210349212,"sku":"WYAMRTCS4","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":42786210381980,"sku":"WYAMRTCS8","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/6088\/6884\/files\/SMHWildYamLST.jpg?v=1701150950","url":"https:\/\/supermindedhealth.com\/es\/products\/wild-crafted-wild-yam-root-cut-sifted-bulk-herb","provider":"supermindedhealth","version":"1.0","type":"link"}