Wild Yam (Dioscorea villosa) extract is standardised for diosgenin — a steroidal saponin that serves as the primary natural precursor for commercial synthesis of progesterone, DHEA, and other steroid hormones. As a supplement, wild yam is widely used in women’s health formulations for menopausal symptom relief, hormonal balance, and PMS management. It is also used as a natural starting material in pharmaceutical steroid synthesis.
Applications:
- Menopausal symptom relief and hormonal balance formulations
- PMS and women’s cycle support supplements
- Natural progesterone precursor cream formulations
- Anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic supplement products
Key Features & Benefits:
- Diosgenin — pharmaceutical precursor to progesterone and DHEA
- Phytoprogestogenic activity for menopausal and PMS relief
- Anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties
- No animal substance – halal-certified
- Available in 6%, 10%, 16% diosgenin standardised extracts
