Rheumatism Root (Wild-Yam Root) |
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Basic Information
Biological name (genus and species):
Dioscarea villosa
Parts used for medicinal purposes:
Roots
Chemicals this herb contains:
Dioscin
Diosgenin
Resin (See Glossary)
KNOWN EFFECTS
Breaks membranous covering, destroying red blood cells (toxic
to fish and amoeba).
Decreases thickness and increases fluidity of mucus from lungs
and bronchial tubes.
Helps body dispose of excess fluid by increasing amount of
urine produced.
Miscellaneous information:
Diosgenin is a steroid base used to synthesize cortisone and
progesterone (hormones).
UNPROVED SPECULATED BENEFITS
Treats arthritis by allegedly removing accumulated waste in
joints.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Don't take if you:
Are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or plan pregnancy in
the near future.
Have any chronic disease of the gastrointestinal tract, such as
stomach or duodenal ulcers, esophageal reflux (reflux
esophagitis), ulcerative colitis, spastic colitis,
diverticulosis, diverticulitis.
Consult your doctor if you:
Take this herb for any medical problem that doesn't improve in
2 weeks. There may be safer, more-effective treatments.
Take any medicinal drugs or herbs including aspirin, laxatives,
cold and cough remedies, antacids, vitamins, minerals, amino
acids, supplements, other prescription or non-prescription
drugs.
Pregnancy:
Dangers outweigh any possible benefits. Don't use.
Breast-feeding:
Dangers outweigh any possible benefits. Don't use.
Infants and children:
Treating infants and children under 2 with any herbal
preparation is hazardous.
Others:
None expected if you are beyond childhood and under 45,
basically healthy and take for only a short time.
Storage:
Keep cool and dry, but don't freeze. Store safely away from
children.
Safe dosage:
At present no "safe" dosage has been established.
TOXICITY
Generally regarded as safe when taken in appropriate quantities
for short periods of time.
For symptoms of toxicity: See ADVERSE REACTIONS OR SIDE
EFFECTS section below.
ADVERSE REACTIONS OR SIDE EFFECTS
| Signs and symptoms: |
What to do: |
| Diarrhea |
Discontinue. Call doctor immediately. |
| Nausea |
Discontinue. Call doctor immediately. |
| Vomiting |
Discontinue. Call doctor immediately. |
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