Evidence supporting the use of: Root tuber
For the body system: Uterus

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Source of validity: Traditional
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Root tubers, such as those from plants like yam (Dioscorea spp.), have a long history of use in traditional medicine systems for supporting female reproductive health, including the uterus. In traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurveda, certain root tubers are believed to nourish the body, regulate menstrual cycles, and support fertility. For example, wild yam root has been used in folk remedies to ease menstrual discomfort and menopause symptoms, sometimes under the belief that it contains "natural progesterone" or hormone-balancing properties. However, the scientific evidence supporting these claims is limited. Most research indicates that while some root tubers contain diosgenin, a compound that can be chemically converted into steroid hormones in the laboratory, the human body cannot perform this conversion by ingesting the root. Clinical trials specifically evaluating the efficacy of root tubers for uterine health are sparse and generally methodologically weak. Therefore, while traditional use is well-documented, scientific validation is lacking, and the overall evidence that root tubers directly support the uterus is weak.

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