Wild Yam Root Extract – 20% Diosgenin by HPLC
Wild Yam (Dioscorea villosa) is traditionally valued for women’s wellness and comfort. Mechotech’s extract is standardized to 20% Diosgenin by HPLC to ensure consistent potency for nutraceutical, cosmetic, and herbal formulations.
Extraction Process
- Fresh Wild Yam roots are cleaned, dried, and milled to a fine powder.
- Powder undergoes hydroalcoholic extraction to pull out saponins.
- Filtration removes fibrous plant residues.
- Concentration under reduced pressure (rotary evaporator/vacuum concentrator).
- Purification/enrichment to achieve a high diosgenin profile.
- Standardized to 20% Diosgenin using HPLC analysis.
- Final product obtained as spray-dried or freeze-dried powder.
Applications
- Women’s wellness and menopausal comfort formulations*
- General hormonal balance support blends*
- Anti-inflammatory and joint comfort supplements
- Nutricosmetics and topical cosmetic bases
- Nutraceutical capsules, tablets, and functional foods
Key Features
- Botanical Name: Dioscorea villosa
- Plant Part Used: Root (Rhizome)
- Active Marker: 20% Diosgenin (by HPLC)
- Appearance: Light to medium brown fine powder
- Testing Method: High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
- Solubility: Partly soluble in hydroalcoholic media
- Suggested Use: 250–600 mg/day or as directed by formulator*
Wild Yam Root Extract is an excellent choice for women’s wellness, joint comfort,
and cosmetic applications where standardized diosgenin content is desired.
*For finished product claims and dosages, follow local regulations
and consult a qualified formulator.
