
Wild Yam Root Tea Recipe for Hormonal Balance
Written by Rebecca Younger, CH, CDShare
This balancing wild yam root tea features this traditional women's herb to create a supportive blend that promotes hormonal balance and reproductive wellness. Known for its ability to support healthy hormone levels and ease menopausal transitions, wild yam creates a mildly bitter tea that's perfect for long-term hormonal support.
Wild yam has been valued in traditional herbalism for its ability to support women's hormonal health throughout different life stages. This climbing vine's root contains compounds that work gently to support the body's natural hormone production while promoting balance during times of hormonal transition. The traditional tea preparation provides a gentle, daily way to incorporate this important women's herb into your wellness routine for ongoing hormonal support.
This earthy, slightly bitter tea embodies the balancing wisdom of traditional women's herbalism, offering gentle hormonal support that works with your body's natural systems to promote equilibrium and wellness throughout all stages of a woman's life.

Wild Yam Root Tea for Hormonal Balance
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Author:
Rebecca Younger, CH, CD
Servings
1 cup
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Enjoy this tea once a day, particularly around your menstrual cycle, to help ease discomfort and support hormone regulation. Tip: Wild yam works great when combined with other herbs like chamomile or red clover, enhancing its soothing and balancing effects.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp dried wild yam root
- 1 cup of water
- Optional: honey or lemon for taste
Directions
- Prepare the Wild Yam Root: If you have dried wild yam root, measure out about 1 teaspoon. If using fresh, chop it into small pieces (about 1 tablespoon).
- Boil the Water: Bring 1 cup of water to a boil.
- Steep the Tea: Add the wild yam root to the water, reduce heat, and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes. The longer it simmers, the stronger the tea will be.
- Strain and Serve: Once done, strain the tea into a cup.
- Optional Additions: Add honey or a squeeze of lemon for extra flavor.