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Wild Yam Herbal Remedies

Wild yam relieves spasms and inflammation, especially of the digestive tract and uterus and is used for colic, nausea, morning sickness, and gastroenteritis. It is particularly suitable for chronic flatulence. Wild yam is also considered a relax...

Mexican Yam - Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

Mexican yam is one of some 850 species of yam in the Dioscoreaceae family. It is a perennial plant with twisting, cli...

Chinese Yam - Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

Chinese yam () is a root that is used in traditional Chinese medicine. The Chinese pharmaceutical name for this herba...

Herbal Remedies for Motion Sickness

Herbal anti-nauseants are often recommended, sometimes with the addition of relaxing, or antispasmodic herbs.

Herbal Remedies for Knotted Intestine

Knotted intestines can occur because of chronic irritation or weakness in the vital energy of the bowel (enervation)....

Herbal Remedies for Gastroenteritis

An herbal treatment program can include demulcents and anti-inflammatories for the gastrointestinal tract, heat-clear...

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