Dioscorea villosa - wild yam - fresh root or resinoid
From Dioscorea villosa the wild yam. The homeopathic remedy is made from the fresh root, which contains a substance called dioscorene, highly irritant to the nerves supplying the bowels.
Symptoms Alleviated
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