Genesis Holistic Health — Wild Yam Hormone Cream™ (4 oz)

An organic, plant-based hormone support cream for women: wild yam, chaste tree berry and red clover in a rich base of shea butter, beeswax and plant oils.

Wild Yam Hormone Cream is one of the most requested products in natural women's health. It is built around wild yam root (Dioscorea villosa), which contains diosgenin, a plant compound herbalists have long associated with progesterone-style support, and pairs it with the classic women's herbs: chaste tree berry (vitex), the traditional cycle-balancing herb; red clover, rich in plant isoflavones; and cramp bark, used for generations to ease monthly cramping. Because it is a cream, the herbs are absorbed through the skin in a slow, steady way, and the base of shea butter, coconut, almond and castor oils leaves skin soft and moisturized. No parabens, phthalates or synthetic fragrance, and no synthetic hormones.

Why women reach for it

• Hot flashes, night sweats and restless sleep during perimenopause and menopause
• PMS: mood swings, breast tenderness, cravings and cramping before a period
• Irregular or difficult cycles and that general "out of rhythm" feeling
• Women looking for a gentle, plant-based alternative before turning to synthetic hormones
• Daily calm and balance, with lavender, frankincense and clary sage in the blend

What's inside and what it does

• Wild yam root: the heart of the formula, traditionally used for female hormone balance and comfort.
• Chaste tree berry (vitex): the herb most associated with regular cycles and easing PMS.
• Red clover: a traditional menopause herb, naturally rich in isoflavones.
• Cramp bark: as the name says, a long-standing herb for menstrual cramps and muscle tension.
• Milk thistle and oat straw: traditional liver and nervous-system support herbs.
• Clary sage, lavender and frankincense essential oils: calming aromatics; clary sage is a classic "women's oil."
• Shea butter, beeswax, coconut, almond, grapeseed and castor oils, vitamin E: a nourishing base that absorbs without greasiness.

How to use

• Amount: about 1/4 teaspoon per application, once or twice a day, or as directed on the label.
• Where: rub into thin-skinned areas where it absorbs best: inner arms and wrists, neck and chest, lower abdomen or inner thighs. Rotate spots each day.
• Still cycling: many women apply it in the second half of the cycle, from about day 12 to day 26 (day 1 is the first day of your period), and pause during the period.
• Menopause and post-menopause: a common routine is daily use for three weeks, then one week off.
• For PMS: start several days before your period is expected.
• Give it two to three cycles of consistent use; herbal support works gradually.

Ingredients: wild yam root, chaste tree berry, red clover, cramp bark, milk thistle seed, oat straw, almond oil, castor oil, grapeseed oil, organic coconut oil, raw organic shea butter, organic beeswax, lavender, frankincense and clary sage essential oils, vitamin E. 4 oz jar.

Cautions: do not use if pregnant, breastfeeding, or if you have a seizure disorder. If you have a hormone-sensitive condition, take hormone therapy or birth control, or have any medical condition, talk with your healthcare provider before use. External use only. Patch test first.

Made in the USA by Genesis Holistic Health, a family-run herbal company in Springboro, Ohio.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.