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Wild Yam

Wild yam (Dioscorea villosa) is a North American climbing vine whose root contains diosgenin, a plant compound used in labs as a starting material for steroid hormones.

Also listed as Dioscorea Villosa, Wild Yam Extract, Wild Yam Root, Wild Yam Root Extract

Gut HealthWomen's Hormones

What it is studied for

The strongest rated effects first. Bars show the size of the effect, the letter grades the evidence, and each rating lists the studies behind it.

InflammationSmallCNo linked study
Gut healthSmallCNo linked study
Menstruation SupportWomen's HormonesNo effectFNo linked study
Estrogen SupportWomen's HormonesNo effectFNo linked study
Every rating with its studiesGrouped by health goal, with the publications behind each rating

Why people take it

Essential Health16.3%
Women's Hormones16.1%
Stress & Mood12.1%
Energy11.6%
Immune Support9%
Bone & Joint7.3%

SuppCo community snapshot, 2026-09-28. Reasons for use are not evidence that it works.

Sources

  1. SuppCo · Wild Yam nutrient profile