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  2. Dioscorea villosa - Wikipedia

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    It is commonly known as wild yam, colic root, rheumatism root, devil's bones, and fourleaf yam. [4] It is common and widespread in a range stretching from Texas and Florida north to Minnesota, Ontario and Massachusetts. [3] [5] [6] [7] [8]

  3. Dioscorea - Wikipedia

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    [8] [irrelevant citation] Wild yams are an important crop, as they have been used to prevent menstrual cramps, stomach cramps, and general pain for centuries. During the 1950s scientists found that the roots of wild yams contained diosgenin which is a plant-based estrogen; diosgenin is hypothesized to aid in chemical defense against herbivores.

  4. Dioscorea sericea - Wikipedia

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    Dioscorea sericea (common names: wild yam, colic-root, rheumatism-root) [2] is a type of climbing tuberous geophyte in the family Dioscoreaceae. [3]

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    Experts tell TODAY.com that the rising popularity of menopause supplements highlights a lack of access to evidence-based options, rampant misinformation about hormone therapy and gaps in our ...

  6. Doctors Say These Menopause Supplements Live Up to the Hype - AOL

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    Consider these elements when choosing the best menopause supplement for yourself: Ingredients. Women going through menopause need to have enough calcium and vitamin D for bone health, Dr. Minkin says.

  7. Dioscorea japonica - Wikipedia

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    Jinenjo (自然薯, "wild yam") is another kind of Dioscorea japonica, which is native to fields and mountains in Japan. In Chinese, Dioscorea japonica is known as yě shānyào (野 山藥) which translates to English as "wild Chinese yam" or simply "wild yam". [citation needed] Another name is Rìběn shǔyù (日本 薯蕷; literally ...