Dioscorea villosa
Key actions
Analgesic (pain relief)Anti-inflammatoryAntispasmodic
Traditional & clinical uses, by strength of evidence
- MenopauseModerate
- Arthritis / joint painTraditional
- Back painTraditional
- HeadacheTraditional
- Inflammation (general)Traditional
- Menstrual crampsTraditional
- Muscle spasmTraditional
- Pain (general)Traditional
- Skin irritationTraditional
Selected studies & references
PreclinicalEffects of wild yam root (Dioscorea villosa) extract on the gene expression profile of triple-negative breast cancer cells (2021)
PreclinicalHepatoprotective effect of steroidal glycosides from Dioscorea villosa on hydrogen peroxide-induced hepatotoxicity in HepG2 cells (2018)
PreclinicalBioassay-guided evaluation of Dioscorea villosa – an acute and subchronic toxicity, antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory approach (2013)
PreclinicalCharacterization of in vitro ADME properties of diosgenin and dioscin from Dioscorea villosa (2013)
PreclinicalEnhancement of diosgenin distribution in the skin by cyclodextrin complexation following oral administration (2013)
All 15 studies in the Knowledge Finder →
Educational use only. This profile summarises traditional and scientific sources for reference. It is not medical advice and not a substitute for a qualified practitioner. Some plants carry safety cautions and drug interactions — always check before use.