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| to that of cortisone. In recent years wild yam creams have become popular among women, whose menopausal or menstrual symptoms are relieved by the natural progesterone their skin absorbs. |
| But wild yam creams, as well as capsules, teas and tinctures, help treat glandular imbalances, arthritis, joint injuries, intestinal spasms and prostate problems in men. Among the benefits claimed by users of wild yam creams are hair growth reversing male pattern baldness, improved libido, weight loss, a more youthful appearance and increased endurance and stamina. |
| Although widely quoted by promoters and manufacturers, the claims made for wild yam creams are controversial, for none have been proved in clinical trials and neither has the product's safety. It is true that some physicians have prescribed wild yam creams for years without observing harmful side effects, but most of their patients are women; the use of the cream by men is not as well-documented. |
| To use wild yam as a tea, brew a decoction by simmering 1 tsp. dried root in 2 cups water for 10 to 15 minutes. Wild yam combines well with marshmallow root, ginger and chamomile for relief from indigestion and intestinal cramping. It can be blended with black cohosh and other antispasmodic herbs for rheumatism, arthritis and to speed the healing of sprains and other injuries. |
| Herbs for Circulation and the Heart |
| Blood pressure, cholesterol, heart disease and circulatory problems affect most American men. The following herbs help improve circulation, lower blood pressure and lower cholesterol levels, but they can't repair the damage created by an unhealthy diet or sedentary lifestyle. A low-fat diet |
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