Wild Yam CS (Wild harvested)

Wild Yam C/S (Wild Harvested) (Dioscorea villosa) comes from a climbing vine native to parts of North America and Mexico. The plant has a long history in regional botanical traditions, and its root remains a recognizable ingredient in herbal blends and traditional preparations.

Hatton Naturals offers Wild Yam Root in a convenient cut and sifted format. The dried root has an earthy appearance, mild bitterness, and a naturally rustic character that works well in herbal infusions, custom botanical blends, and other traditional-style preparations.

Flavor and Aroma

Wild yam root has a mild, earthy flavor with noticeable bitterness and a subtle underlying sweetness. The dried pieces range from light tan to medium brown and have a firm, fibrous texture.

When simmered in water, wild yam produces a warm, earthy infusion with a straightforward botanical profile. Its natural bitterness pairs well with sweeter or more aromatic ingredients.

For a smoother flavor, combine wild yam with ingredients such as licorice root, cinnamon, ginger, orange peel, or other complementary botanicals. Honey can also add sweetness to the finished drink.

Traditional Botanical Use

Wild yam root has appeared in Native American and Mexican botanical traditions for generations. Over time, the plant also attracted interest from botanists and researchers because it contains naturally occurring plant compounds, including diosgenin.

Today, wild yam remains popular among customers interested in traditional botanicals, loose herbal blends, root-based infusions, and specialty botanical ingredients.

Its neutral-to-earthy character makes it easy to combine with other roots, barks, spices, and herbs in custom formulations.

How to Prepare Wild Yam Tea

For a simple herbal preparation, use approximately 1 to 2 teaspoons of Wild Yam C/S per 8 ounces of water.

Bring the water and root to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for approximately 10 to 15 minutes. Strain before serving.

You can adjust the quantity of root or preparation time according to your preferred flavor strength. Because wild yam has a naturally bitter character, many people combine it with sweeter ingredients or warming spices.

Wild yam also works well in custom botanical blends and other non-beverage preparations where cut and sifted root material is preferred.

Botanical Uses

Wild Yam C/S can work well in:

• Herbal infusions and decoctions
• Loose botanical blends
• Root and bark tea combinations
• Traditional-style botanical recipes
• Homemade bitters
• Educational botanical collections
• Craft and display applications

Its cut and sifted format makes measuring, blending, and packaging straightforward for home users, herbal shops, tea makers, and botanical businesses.

Sourcing and Quality

Hatton Naturals sources its Wild Yam Wild Root harvested from Mexico. The material comes from wild-harvested sources and arrives cut and sifted for consistent handling and convenient use.

Store Wild Yam C/S in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dry place. Keep it away from direct sunlight, moisture, and excessive heat to help maintain its natural aroma, appearance, and overall quality.

For a sweeter herbal blend, try pairing it with our Organic Licorice Root.

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Mexico

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