Wild yam is an edible plant that grows in tropical areas. It has a long history of use as a food and as a natural medicine. Wild yam extract is made from the raw yam fruit, and it is used for treating various health conditions. Research on the extract’s benefits and possible side effects is ongoing.
Wild yam extract has numerous benefits that can help with digestive issues, inflammation, skin problems and cardiovascular health. However there are currently more studies needed to verify these claims. Until then patients should consult their doctor before taking any type of herbal supplement or making extracts at home. The fruit of the wild yam plant is the source of wild yam extract. The health benefits of extracting the fruit vary depending on what you do with the extract. You can make dietary supplements, eat the fruit as is, or make jam or preserves from it. The extracts are also used in body care products and in animal feed. It’s best to research any complementary treatments before using them on yourself or your pets.
Extracting wild yam involves removing all parts of the fruit except a small portion called the core. All parts of the fruit— peel, core, seeds and endosperm— are removed during extraction. This way only the nutritious components remain in your final product. The extraction process itself generates some toxic substances that could harm you if you didn’t evaluate each step beforehand. Evaluation includes choosing a reputable extraction company and receiving proper safety training before starting work on your own extractions. The extracted juice undergoes several processing steps to remove any residual solvents, filter out impurities and preserve its potency.
The nutrients found in wild yams include carbohydrates; proteins; fats; vitamins; minerals; polyphenols; carotenoids; alkaloids; enzymes; antinutrients; essential polysaccharides and many other compounds. Wild yam extracts contain significant amounts of hydroxycarnitine which plays a role in transporting fatty acids from mitochondria to be oxidized by cells. Extracts have been used for centuries as remedies for inflammation, ulcers, cancers, blood disorders, liver disorders, heart diseases, arthritis and other conditions.
Further information about wild yam : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wild_yam