Mexican Dioscorea root

Dioscorea villosa
Diosgenin.

Description

Ethnobotanical resource passed down by pre-Columbian peoples.
It is used in health formulations in herbalist shops and food supplement companies.

Family

Dioscoreaceae

Origin

MEXICO

Active Principles

Curiosity

Plant that provides support during menopause and the menstrual cycle.
It also aids digestion and joint mobility.

Contraindications

Not recommended for people with peptic ulcers and gastritis.
Not recommended during pregnancy and breastfeeding due to lack of data on safety of consumption.
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