Dioscorea villosa is a wild yam found in central North America and Mexico. When cooked, the tubers of this plant of the Dioscoreaceae family are edible, while its rhizome, which has been carefully dried, is used to make homeopathic remedies presented in the form of granules. Indeed, by containing steroidal and sterol saponosides, this plant has the property of soothing various pains.
Dioscorea villosa muscle pain is indicated for relieving pain that is soothed by extension, for example, lower back pain. This remedy also calms the pain due to possible infections such as panaris, an infection characterized by inflammation accompanied by severe pain.
Stomach pain
Dioscorea villosa is effective in treating stomach pain. In fact, it is used in the case of abdominal spasms and stomach cramps due to constipation or bloating, among other things.
In gynaecology, Dioscorea villosa is indicated in the event of painful periods, especially in the case where the woman suffers from spasmodic pain in the lower abdomen, which is reduced by a tense position backwards or by a very upright position. In addition, during childbirth, it is also used to calm pain due to uterine contractions during labour.
Recommended dosages in case of low back pain
To relieve back pain that calms down when stretching, 2 granules of Dioscorea villosa 5 CH morning, noon and evening are recommended. To treat pain caused by panaris, Disocorea villosa 9 CH is combined with another homeopathic remedy, for example, Hepar Sulfuris calcareum, three times a day, 3 granules per dose.
Dosages in case of stomach pain
In gynaecology, to relieve painful periods, 1 granule, twice a day of Dioscorea villosa 5 CH is sufficient. During childbirth, when the pain is unbearable, 5 granules of Dioscorea villosa 9 CH are taken, to be renewed if necessary.
