One of the newest products to hit Gingerly Snapped’s website is our Wild Yam whipped butter. Our traditional whipped shea body butter is made even better with herbal extracts, such as wild yam. But what’s the big deal about that?
Wild yam cream has traditionally been used to relieve hormonal symptoms, act as an anti-inflammatory, and even aid in blood sugar regulation.
Wild yam contains a plant steroid called diosgenin, which is believed to mimic hormones in the human body such as progesterone and estrogen. This can potentially help with hormonal irregularities or changes like what occurs with menopause and PMS. There’s also some indications that wild yam contains anti-spasmodic properties, which can work to reduce muscle spasms. Not only can this sooth aching muscles in general, but when combined with the properties of diosgenin it makes wild yam cream particularly useful for relieving menstruation cramps.
Many of the ingredients that Gingerly Snapped uses have anti-inflammatory properties and wild yam is among that list. Ingredients with anti-inflammatory properties not only reduce inflammation that has already occurred but can also act in a way to prevent the body from increasing inflammation due to autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis.
Another way that wild yam cream can help in your daily life is by aiding in the regulation of blood sugar. Wild yam contains the chemical dioscoretine, which research shows can help regulate blood sugar levels. By mixing this natural remedy with proper diet and and prescribed medications, it may help you find the balance you need.
Though Gingerly Snapped’s wild Yam cream is made with our whipped body butter base, it is recommended not to use it as a full body moisturizer. Only a finger tip amount once to twice a day is all that is needed! It is best applied on areas of easy absorption, such as the belly, inner thighs, chest, and underarms.
Personally, I have found it effective to battle menstrual bloat and will even apply it to my neck to help relieve inflammation during times when my face gets puffy. As with all my products, I tested this cream and fell in love with it!