Wild yam root has been used traditionally to treat many conditions, including inflammation, muscle spasms, asthma, and menopausal symptoms. Wild yam may help reduce cramps and muscular pain associated with premenstrual syndrome. The antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory properties helps relieve discomfort from diverticulitis, a painful condition that occurs when pouches in the colon wall become inflamed.
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