Evidence supporting the use of: Mexican Yam
For the body system: Estrogen

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Source of validity: Traditional
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Mexican Yam (Dioscorea villosa), also known as wild yam, has been traditionally used in herbal medicine to support women's reproductive health and hormonal balance, including the estrogen body system. The root contains a compound called diosgenin, which is a phytoestrogen and can be chemically converted into steroid hormones like progesterone and estrogen in laboratory settings. Because of this, wild yam has been included in various natural remedies and supplements aimed at alleviating symptoms of menopause, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), and other hormone-related issues.

However, scientific validation for these uses is limited. While diosgenin can be converted into hormones in a lab, the human body does not perform this conversion after oral consumption of wild yam. Clinical studies have not shown that Mexican Yam or its extracts have a significant estrogenic effect in humans. Most claims of hormonal balance or menopause relief are based on traditional use and anecdotal reports rather than robust scientific evidence. As a result, the use of Mexican Yam to support the estrogen body system is primarily justified by tradition, not by strong scientific validation.

In summary, while Mexican Yam is widely used in traditional medicine for estrogen support, current scientific evidence does not substantiate its effectiveness for this purpose.

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