Why is wild yam extract included as an ingredient in some natural progesterone creams promoted by Dr John Lee?

While Dr. Lee is clear in both his desire to differentiate progesterone and wild yam and his statement that he does not know the specific effects of wild yam on the body, there is some confusion about the benefits that are known. Unfortunately, many women assume that the inclusion of wild yam, for any reason, is something to be avoided.

Master herbalists tell us that wild yam is known as an adaptogen herb. It would be like using fertilizer on a garden. If the plants need it they use it.

Wild yam has been used in female-related herbal formulations for years. A recent search of several herbal books on women’s health revealed wild yam used in many formulas for pregnancy, nursing, menopause, and other female-specific issues.

The point here is that it is not the fact that a cream contains wild yam extract; it is what the manufacturer is claiming the extract will do.

We do not believe the manufacturers of these natural progesterones creams claim that the wild yam extract in their cream will TURN INTO ANY HORMONE IN YOUR BODY.

As stated above, there is no scientific evidence to the contrary. We believe it’s included in creams because there is evidence of a synergistic benefit by the yam extract being in the cream.