DescriptionAmerican Wild Yam, Dioscorea villosa, is a much sort after species. The root acts as an anti-spasmodic to smooth muscle. It is effective in the treatment of contraction pain in labour, the discomfort of menopause and irritable bowl syndrome. Native to the eastern American hardwood forest. Prefers rich, well-drained soil in a protected. partially shaded position. An herbaceous perennial, growing to 6m.Limit of one plant per order.
