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Wild Yam Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herbs Etc.

Wild Yam label
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Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 23, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Wild Yam against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Wild Yam is a dietary supplement by Herbs Etc. with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for menopausal symptoms, menstrual cramps, hormone balance (popular belief).Based on those ingredients, 41 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are fresh Wild Yam. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Wild Yam by Herbs Etc.

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Low disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Low

Most active ingredients don't disclose an individual amount — you can't tell how much of each you're getting.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 0 of its 1 active ingredient.

This product contains one active ingredient: fresh Wild Yam root in liquid form. Wild yam has been used traditionally to support various aspects of women's health, though we'll cover what the evidence actually shows.

The liquid is preserved with 40% grain alcohol and purified water as inactive ingredients.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Wild Yam product and its label doesn't state a use — see Wild Yam's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The evidence for wild yam is mixed and often underwhelming. For menopausal symptoms — probably its most common use — the data rates it as possibly ineffective, meaning the studies don't support that it works well for hot flashes or other menopause complaints.

For gallbladder disease, sexual dysfunction, period pain, and infertility, there isn't enough reliable evidence in our data to say one way or the other. If you're considering this for any of those purposes, talk with your pharmacist about what the research actually backs.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Wild Yam

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Wild yam is generally well tolerated for short-term use in healthy adults, but we don't have good long-term safety data. The most common side effects are fever, headache, upset stomach, and vomiting — especially at higher doses.

Rarely, it can cause anaphylaxis (a serious allergic reaction). One case report described temporary vision loss in someone taking a multi-ingredient formula that included wild yam, though it's unclear whether wild yam was responsible.

We don't have enough safety data to recommend wild yam during pregnancy or while breastfeeding — the safety information advises against both.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Wild Yam

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Wild Yam.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 41 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

If you're on any estrogen-based medication — birth control pills, hormone replacement therapy, or estrogen patches — double-check with your pharmacist before starting wild yam. It may interfere with how those drugs work, raising or lowering their effects.

Use the medication checker on this page to verify your specific prescriptions.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Wild yam might be worth considering if you're exploring traditional remedies for women's health, but know that evidence for its effectiveness is thin. If you take estrogen-based medications — birth control, hormone therapy, or anything similar — check with your pharmacist first.

For pregnancy or breastfeeding, avoid it and talk with your doctor about safer alternatives.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Sep 25, 2015.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Wild Yam, straight from the product label.

Brand Herbs Etc.
Net contents 8 fl. Oz.; 236 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Sep 25, 2015
DSLD ID 50684
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses No Claim
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Wild Yam by Herbs Etc., sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
0 Not Present
Maximum serving Sizes:
0 Not Present
IngredientAmount% DV
fresh Wild Yam0 NP--

Other ingredients: 40% Grain Alcohol, purified Water

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Label statements
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General Statements

For dispensing purposes only

Herbal Single

Professional strength

Fresh root extract

Formula

Dioscorea villosa

FDA Statement of Identity

Fast-Acting Dietary Supplement

General

99231

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Wild Yam by Herbs Etc. label

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Wild Yam label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Wild Yam by Herbs Etc.

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size0 Not Present Dosage formLiquid Amounts shown are per serving.

Fresh Wild Yam

Interacts with
41 drugs
0 NP per serving

Wild yam is a root traditionally used for menopausal symptoms, cramps, and as a so-called 'natural' hormone supplement, but solid human evidence for t...

Fresh Wild Yam monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: 40% Grain Alcohol, Purified Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Wild Yam by Herbs Etc. Drug Interactions

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41Drugs
41 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

fresh Wild Yam 41

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Wild Yam interact with 41 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Wild Yam interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. fresh Wild Yam

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Wild Yam with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

fresh Wild Yam1 drug type · 41 drugs

Estrogens

Theoretically, wild yam might increase or decrease the effects of estrogen.
Wild yam root shows estrogenic and anti-estrogenic effects in vitro. Theoretically, wild yam might interfere with hormone therapy.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
fresh Wild Yam full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Wild Yam, from the product label.

Herbs Etc.

Name
Herbs, Etc.
Street Address
1340 Rufina Circle
City
Santa Fe
State
NM
ZipCode
87507
Web Address
www.herbsetc.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Wild Yam by Herbs Etc.: Common Questions

Does Wild Yam by Herbs Etc. interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Wild Yam has a known interaction with 41 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Wild Yam contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Does wild yam actually help with hot flashes and other menopause symptoms?
The data we have rates wild yam as possibly ineffective for menopausal symptoms, meaning studies haven't found it works well for hot flashes or related complaints. If menopause relief is what you're after, this probably isn't your best bet.
What side effects should I watch for?
Most people tolerate it fine, but you might experience fever, headache, upset stomach, or vomiting — especially at higher doses. Rarely, it can cause anaphylaxis, a serious allergic reaction. Stop and call your pharmacist or doctor if you notice severe symptoms.
Is it safe to take wild yam long-term?
We don't have good data on long-term safety, so we can't say it's safe for months or years. Short-term use in healthy adults appears okay, but if you're thinking about using it regularly, talk with your pharmacist first.
Can I take this while I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No — there isn't enough safety data, and the safety information advises against both. If you're pregnant or breastfeeding and interested in herbal support, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about what's actually studied and safe in your situation.
What is wild yam supposed to do?
Wild yam has been used traditionally for women's health concerns like menopause symptoms, sexual function, period pain, and fertility. The evidence doesn't support most of those uses, though — for menopausal symptoms it's possibly ineffective, and for others we just don't have enough reliable data.

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The Full Monographs Behind Wild Yam’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Wild Yam

Interacts with 41 drugs

Wild yam is a root traditionally used for menopausal symptoms, cramps, and as a so-called 'natural' hormone supplement, but solid human evidence for these uses is lacking. Despite popular cl...

Read the full Wild Yam monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Wild Yam's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 7 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Wild Yam 7 references
  1. McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
  2. Eagon PK, Elm MS, Hunter DS, et al. Medicinal herbs: modulation of estrogen action. Era of Hope Mtg, Dept Defense; Breast Cancer Res Prog, Atlanta, GA 2000;Jun 8-11.
  3. Cheong JL, Bucknall R. Retinal vein thrombosis associated with a herbal phytoestrogen preparation in a susceptible patient. Postgrad Med J 2005;81:266-7.. PubMed
  4. Rosenberg Zand, R. S., Jenkins, D. J., and Diamandis, E. P. Effects of natural products and nutraceuticals on steroid hormone-regulated gene expression. Clin Chim.Acta 2001;312(1-2):213-219. PubMed
  5. Araghiniknam M, Chung S, Nelson-White T, and et al. Antioxidant activity of Dioscorea and dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) in older humans. Life Sciences 1996;59:L147-L157.
  6. Zeng M, Zhang L, Li M, et al. Estrogenic effects of the extracts from the Chinese Yam (Dioscorea opposite Thunb.) and its effective compounds in vitro and in vivo. Molecules. 2018 Jan 23;23(2). Pii: E11. PubMed
  7. Lu J, Wong RN, Zhang L, et al. Comparative analysis of proteins with stimulating activity on ovarian estradiol biosynthesis from four different Dioscorea species in vitro using both phenotypic and target-based approaches: implication for treating menopaus

See these in context on the Wild Yam monograph →

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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