Wild Yam Root & Chaste Tree · Handcrafted Botanical Cream
Our much-loved Wild Yam Cream is made in small batches in the Western Cape using Wild Yam Root (Dioscorea villosa) and Chaste Tree Berries (Vitex agnus-castus). Slowly prepared botanical infusions meet a rich base of Shea Butter, Cocoa Butter, Beeswax and Coconut-derived oils for a beautifully comforting skin-care ritual. Our Wild Yam Cream contains no added water: it is an anhydrous, or water-free, formulation.
Created for women who enjoy thoughtful botanical body care, this formulation celebrates simple ingredients, traditional plant knowledge and the pleasure of taking a quiet moment for yourself. It is not a progesterone cream and contains no progesterone or synthetic hormones.
The Botanicals Behind the Formula
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Wild Yam Root (Dioscorea villosa): a traditional botanical containing naturally occurring diosgenin. Diosgenin is not progesterone, and the body does not convert it into progesterone by applying this cream.
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Chaste Tree Berries (Vitex agnus-castus): botanicals with a history of traditional women's herbal use, included as part of our distinctive infused preparation.
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Shea Butter: contributes an emollient, skin-softening feel.
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Cocoa Butter: adds richness and structure to the cream.
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Beeswax: helps give the formula its consistency and retain moisture on the skin.
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Coconut Oil and Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides: help the cream spread smoothly and comfortably.
Wild Yam Cream vs Wild Yam Balm
Same botanicals. Different base. Your choice. Both Wild Yam Cream and Wild Yam Balm contain infusions of Wild Yam Root and Chaste Tree Berries, and both are completely water-free (anhydrous). Neither contains progesterone or synthetic hormones.
Wild Yam Cream: a rich body-butter base of Shea Butter, Cocoa Butter, Coconut Oil, MCT Oil (Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides) and Beeswax. It has a luxurious, softer consistency that glides on smoothly and spreads easily over larger areas. Available in 50ml and 100ml jars.
Wild Yam Balm: a simpler, firmer base of Coconut Oil, Cocoa Butter and Beeswax, with the same two key botanicals. It melts gently on contact with the skin and comes in a compact 20ml aluminium travel tin.
Neither formulation is better or stronger than the other. The difference is in the base ingredients, texture and format, so you can choose whichever best suits your preference and lifestyle.
How to Apply
Warm a small, roughly pea-sized amount between fingertips and gently massage onto clean, intact skin until absorbed. The inner arms, abdomen and inner thighs are comfortable examples of application areas; rotate areas regularly. A small amount once or twice daily may suit a simple body-care routine. These are cosmetic application suggestions, not a clinically established hormonal dosage.
Establishing a Gentle Routine
Our current product experience describes an optional pattern of around 21 days' application followed by a 7-day pause for menstruating customers, and a more flexible routine with occasional breaks for menopausal customers. This reflects a traditional self-care preference rather than evidence that the cream changes hormones or menstrual cycles. There is no required twelve-week result or fixed timeline for effects.
Scientific Names of the Botanicals
- Wild Yam Root (Dioscorea villosa)
- Chaste Tree Berries (Vitex agnus-castus)
- Shea Butter (Vitellaria paradoxa)
- Cocoa Butter (Theobroma cacao)
- Coconut Oil (Cocos nucifera)
Sizes & Packaging
50ml black cosmetic jar and 100ml amber glass jar with inner shive, subject to stock availability.
Storage & Precautions
Store closed in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight, using clean hands or a spatula to avoid introducing moisture. For external use only. Patch test before first use and avoid eyes, broken skin or irritated areas. Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Consult your healthcare professional if using hormone therapy or medication or managing a hormone-sensitive condition. This cream does not replace prescribed hormonal treatment.
Flowers from my Meadow
Handcrafted in small batches in the Western Cape, South Africa. Purposeful botanicals, honest ingredient information and a simple, uncomplicated daily ritual.
