Wild Yam Root 2oz
(Latin Name: Dioscorea villosa)(Also known as: Womb Root, Moon Cycle Soother, Earth Mother’s Comfort)
Brief History & Origin
Wild Yam Root is the Herb of Hormonal Harmony, Womb Healing, and Life Cycle Balance, cherished by Native American healers, midwives, and folk herbalists for generations. It has long been used as a calmative for cramps, a regulator of cycles, and a sacred herb for smooth transitions through womanhood.
Spiritually, Wild Yam carries the wisdom of the earth’s underground rhythms—the root of ease, patience, and surrender to the body’s natural flow. It teaches us to honor the phases of life—menstruation, fertility, menopause, and rebirth—with softness and grace.
Health & Healing Benefits
The Body’s Ally
Soothes menstrual cramps, pelvic tension, and uterine discomfort
Supports hormonal balance through all stages of life
Used in menopause support to ease hot flashes and mood swings
Acts as a liver tonic, helping process excess hormones
Relieves muscle spasms and digestive cramping
Sometimes used in natural progesterone creams (though the root itself does not contain hormones, it supports balance)
Spiritual & Energetic Uses
The Soul’s Companion
Calms womb energy and sacral chakra blockages
Used in moon cycle ceremonies, fertility rituals, and menopausal rites of passage
Softens emotional tension tied to life transitions, womanhood, and reproductive challenges
Symbolizes rootedness, patience, and the medicine of soft strength
Invoked for emotional release, hormonal harmony, and sacred womb care
Best Ways to Use Wild Yam Root
Use Preparation
Suggested Use
Tea / Decoction
Simmer 1–2 tsp of dried root in water for 15–20 min
For menstrual support, hormone balance, and cramp relief
Tincture / Extract
Take in small doses for PMS, menopause, or digestive cramping
For ease and balance during life’s cycles
Spiritual Bath
Add decoction to bath for womb healing, sacral chakra cleansing, and emotional release
For softening and grounding the spirit
Ritual Offering
Place on altars for fertility blessings, menopausal support, and cycle harmony work
For honoring womanhood and earth rhythms
Body Oil / Balm
Infuse in oil and massage into lower abdomen or womb space
For cramp relief and sacred self-care rituals
GlassWing Organics Notes
At GlassWing Organics, Wild Yam Root is part of our moon cycle teas, menopause blends, womb wellness kits, and sacred body oil infusions. We honor it as the root of womanly wisdom—the plant that teaches us to embrace change, soothe pain, and nurture the body’s natural flow.
Safety & Precautions
Safe for short or long-term use when used mindfully
Not a direct source of hormones, but supports hormonal balance naturally
May combine beautifully with Red Raspberry Leaf, Vitex (Chasteberry), or Motherwort for full reproductive system support
Consult a practitioner if using for specific hormonal conditions or alongside medications
Reflection or Affirmation
"With Wild Yam, I soften into my cycles. I honor my womb, nurture my body, and walk gracefully through the phases of life."
