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Wild Yam

Main Ingredients:   Wild Yam (AKA: Dioscorea Villosa, Aluka, Barbasco, China Root, Shanyao)

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0  Effectiveness
4.1  Side Effects
0  Holistic Benefits

RateADrug users have reported 4 Wild Yam side effects and 0 Wild Yam benefits.

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Midol Cramp 7.98 6.78 2.84 41 Get Info
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Yaz 4.65 5.96 4.71 17 Get Info
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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Wild Yam, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
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Appetite 0% 0% 50% 50% 0%
Balance/Equilibrium 0% 50% 50% 0% 0%
Blood Pressure 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Breathing 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Confidence 50% 0% 50% 0% 0%
Coordination/Motor Skills 50% 0% 50% 0% 0%
Digestion 0% 50% 50% 0% 0%
Emotional Well-being 50% 0% 50% 0% 0%
Energy 50% 0% 50% 0% 0%
Eyesight 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Memory 50% 0% 50% 0% 0%
Mental Clarity 50% 0% 50% 0% 0%
Pain 0% 50% 50% 0% 0%
Patience 50% 0% 50% 0% 0%
Sexual Health 50% 0% 50% 0% 0%
Skin Complexion 50% 0% 50% 0% 0%
Sleep 50% 0% 50% 0% 0%
Stress Level 50% 0% 50% 0% 0%
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Commonly Reported Wild Yam Side Effects
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Headache 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
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Less Commonly Reported Wild Yam Side Effects
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Sweating 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Unusual Taste in Mouth 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
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User Comments about Wild Yam
29 Sep 2011 It has saved my life.
   —Posted by Anonymous
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24 Sep 2013 Can you elaborate on that? I just started taking it and I am looking for user feedback. Thanks.
   —Posted by Jill



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