Benefits of Yam Cream
Yam cream has a wide array of health benefits and is commonly used in the treatment of hormonal related complications like post-menopause symptoms. According to recent studies, most women use lotions containing yam extract as a therapy for relieving menopausal symptoms such as vaginal dryness and hot flashes.
1. Eases menopausal symptoms
Today, women apply yam cream directly to their skin for alleviating menopausal symptoms like vaginal dryness and hot flashes. Most women believe that applying yam cream is effective as opposed to hormonal therapy, which is often linked to an increased chance of endometrial and breast cancer.
2. Anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic effects
Researchers suggest that yam cream may help to treat menstrual irregularity and premenstrual syndrome. However, yam cream may not help with the aforementioned problems without progesterone. Yam cream typically acts as an antispasmodic, thereby can help to ease menstrual cramps. In fact, wild yam extract was traditionally used to treat problems for which anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic effects are useful, such as muscle spasm, colic and asthma.
3. Healthy weight loss
Additionally, yam cream is alleged to help with weight loss, as well as breast enlargement and increased energy levels. On the other hand, some believe that yam cream can help in birth control, whereas others say that it improves fertility. However, research is ongoing to determine whether these theories are factual.
4. Anti-inflammatory effects
Yam extract is an effective remedy that can help soothe diverticulitis, relieve intestinal disorders and ease dysmenorrhea, as well as uterine and ovarian pain. Researchers also suggest that yam cream can also help to treat rheumatoid arthritis.
5. Healthy digestion
Traditional herbalists recommended yam extract for spasmodic contractions, abdominal pain, stomach problems and conjunctiva.
No side effect has been reported with the use of yam cream. Nonetheless, you should not apply it to sensitive skin.
