SBL Dioscorea villosa

Common Name: Wild Yam, Dioscorea
Preparation: Tincture of fresh root or trituration of resinoid, Dioscorein.

Key Benefits and Uses

Dioscorea Villosa, commonly known as Wild Yam, is particularly effective for colic or neuralgia pains, primarily in the abdominal, bowel, and stomach areas. It is useful in cramping and spasmodic pain, often in the form of twisting, writhing, or sharp, burning sensations. It is also indicated for gastrointestinal discomfort and uterine pain such as dysmenorrhea, uterine colic, and after-pains. Dioscorea has significant benefits in treating muscle cramps, joint pain, and spasms in various parts of the body.

Primary Benefits:

• Pain relief for colic, neuralgia, and abdominal cramps.
• Eases spasmodic, twisting, or lancinating pain in the bowels and stomach.
• Relieves gastritis, vomiting, purging, and stomach cramps.
• Supports digestive health, improving conditions like flatulence and belching.
• Treats painful conditions during pregnancy, such as abdominal cramps and uterine colic.
• Beneficial for muscle spasms and joint pain in the back, knees, and extremities.

Symptoms Treated with Dioscorea Villosa

Mind and Head:

• Discomfort in company, feeling irritable, cross, and troubled.
• Headache with pulsating, sharp, or stabbing pain in the temples and occiput.
• Vertigo, heat in the head, and sharp pain extending to the ears.

Eyes, Ears, and Nose:

• Sore, weak eyes, with stiff or gummed eyelids in the morning.
• Ear pain with a feeling of fullness and soreness in front of the ears.
• Nasal congestion with dry or watery discharge, or dryness inside the nose.

Mouth and Throat:

• Pimples with blackheads, and sore corners of the mouth.
• Stiff jaw with soreness of gums, extending to the roof of the mouth.
• Painful throat, especially on the right side, causing a choking sensation.

Stomach and Abdomen:

• Sharp cramping pain in the pit of the stomach, accompanied by excessive belching of wind.
• Neuralgic and spasmodic pains in the liver and gall ducts.
• Severe cramping pain just above the umbilicus, and pain extending to the inguinal region and testicles.
• Abdominal pain before and during bowel movements, with radiating pains.

Stool and Anus:

• Alternating constipation and diarrhea during pregnancy.
• Severe pain in the sacral region and bowels, with radiating pain during bowel movements.

Urinary Complaints:

• Spasmodic urethral stricture with pain near the umbilicus.
• Cramping pains and twitching during the passage of calculi.

Male Complaints:

• Strong-smelling perspiration of the genitals, relaxed genitals, and absence of sexual desire.
• Nocturnal emissions with back pain and vivid dreams.
• Pain and spasms of the spermatic cord, extending to the testicles and penis.

Female Complaints:

• Treats dysmenorrhea, uterine colic, and after-pains.
• Gastric discomfort during pregnancy and menstruation.
• Cramps in fingers and toes alternating with uterine pains.

Neck and Back:

• Sharp pain in the back and sacrum, especially in the morning.
• Dull pain in the back of the neck.

Extremities:

• Knee pain with weakness and trembling.
• Weak, painful ankles and aching bones in the forearm, wrist, and hands.
• Restless feet with itching and trembling.

Generalities:

• Paroxysms of intense pain occurring at regular intervals.
• Sharp darting pains that suddenly move from one part of the body to another.
• Worse at meals, but better from movement, with a restless feeling.

Dosage Instructions

• Take 5 drops in half a cup of water, three times daily.
• Alternatively, use globules and take three times a day or as prescribed by a physician.

Precautions

• Maintain a 15-minute gap before or after meals when taking the medicine.
• If pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a homeopathic practitioner before use.
• Avoid tobacco and alcohol during the course of medication.

Side Effects

• No significant side effects reported.
• Safe to use alongside other medications, including allopathy and Ayurvedic treatments.

Terms and Conditions

Homeopathic remedies are based on symptom similarity. Results may vary depending on the condition. It is recommended to consult with a physician before purchasing and avoid self-medication.