Quick answers
- What is Dioscorea villosa root used for?
- The Drug Facts label of WOODSLEEP Wild Yam Cream (Shantou Woodsleep Biotechnology Co., Ltd.) lists these uses: After cleansing and drying skin, apply appropriate amount to palms. Gently massage belly, chest, arms and inner thighs until completely absorbed. It is recommended for menstruating women to start using it one week before menstruation, twice daily until the end of menstruation..
- Do I need a prescription for Dioscorea villosa root?
- No. The products on this page are sold without a prescription (over the counter).
- Is a store brand the same as the name brand?
- Products listed together below have the same active ingredient, in the same amount and the same form, as registered with the FDA. Inactive ingredients (such as colors, flavors and fillers) and package sizes can differ. Compare the “Active ingredient” box on both packages, and ask a pharmacist if you are not sure.
- Has Dioscorea villosa root been recalled?
- No recall linked to these products appears in the FDA enforcement reports we use.
Drug Facts label
Every over-the-counter medicine must carry a “Drug Facts” box in the same order, set by FDA rules. Below is the label of one product for each common strength and form, quoted word for word. Your own package can differ (for example, children’s products have other directions): always follow the label on your package.
WOODSLEEP Wild Yam Cream · Shantou Woodsleep Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
Dioscorea villosa root 0.02 mg/100 mg, cream (topical)
Active ingredient
DIOSCOREA VILLOSA (WILD YAM) ROOT EXTRACT
Purpose
1. Helps regulate hormone levels, relieve menopausal symptoms and reduce premenstrual syndrome. 2. Reduce mood swings and anxiety and improve quality of life. 3. Promote deep sleep, relieve fatigue and reduce insomnia.
Uses
After cleansing and drying skin, apply appropriate amount to palms. Gently massage belly, chest, arms and inner thighs until completely absorbed. It is recommended for menstruating women to start using it one week before menstruation, twice daily until the end of menstruation.
Warnings
Please keep out of reach of children. Do not swallow.Please clean your hands before use to ensure the best results from the product. Discontinue use if signs of irritation or rash occur. Store in a cool and dry place. After cleansing and drying skin, apply appropriate amount to palms. Gently massage belly, chest, arms and inner thighs until completely absorbed. It is recommended for menstruating women to start using it one week before menstruation, twice daily until the end of menstruation.
Directions
After cleansing and drying skin, apply appropriate amount to palms. Gently massage belly, chest, arms and inner thighs until completely absorbed. It is recommended for menstruating women to start using it one week before menstruation, twice daily until the end of menstruation.
Inactive ingredients
AQUA、GLYCERIN、MINERAL OIL、GLYCERYL STEARATE、CARBOMER、TRIETHANOLAMINE
— FDA label of WOODSLEEP Wild Yam Cream, Shantou Woodsleep Biotechnology Co., Ltd., effective June 8, 2026. See the official label on DailyMed →
Vigority Wild Yam Cream · Foundation Commerce Inc
Dioscorea villosa root 1.2 g/60 g, cream (topical)
Active ingredient
Dioscorea Villosa (Wild Yam) Extract 2%
Purpose
Hormone support
Uses
Helps relieve mild menopausal symptoms (hot flashes, night sweats)Supports skin hydration and elasticity.
Warnings
For external use only
Do not use
on damaged or broken skin keep out of eyes, Rinse with water to remove.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
rash or irritation occurs lf product is swallowed, get medical helpor contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
apply 1/2 -1 measured tsp,to the neck, chest, breasts, abdomen, innerarms & thighs, and gently massage until fully absorbed. for PMSsymptoms: use once daily for three weeks each month, pausing useduring menstruation. for Menopause: skip one week per month.
Other information
protect the product in this container from excessive heat and direct sun
Inactive ingredients
Organic Safflower Oil, Organic Chaste Tree Berry, Organic Red CloverTops, Organic Lavender Flower, Mango Butter, USA-Sourced Beeswax,Shea Butter, Coconut Oil, Hexane-Free Castor Oil, Egyptian Geranium Essential Oil, Ylang Ylang Essential 0il, Frankincense Essential Oil, Clary Sage Essential Oil
Questions?
service@vigority.com
— FDA label of Vigority Wild Yam Cream, Foundation Commerce Inc, effective July 30, 2025. See the official label on DailyMed →
This page is not medical advice. Read the label on your package, and ask a pharmacist or doctor if you are not sure a medicine is right for you, for your child, or with your other medicines.
Same medicine, other brands
Each group lists the products that have exactly the same active ingredient, in the same amount and form, as registered with the FDA (NDC Directory). A store brand in the same group has the same medicine as the name brand; inactive ingredients, flavors and package sizes can differ. Each product links to its own official label.
Dioscorea villosa root 0.02 mg/100 mg · cream (topical) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| WOODSLEEP Wild Yam Cream | Shantou Woodsleep Biotechnology Co., Ltd. | DailyMed |
Dioscorea villosa root 1.2 g/60 g · cream (topical) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Vigority Wild Yam Cream | Foundation Commerce Inc | DailyMed |
Companies that sell this medicine
The company named on the package (maker or distributor), as listed in the FDA NDC Directory, with its number of over-the-counter products of this medicine.
- Shantou Woodsleep Biotechnology Co., Ltd.1 product
- Foundation Commerce Inc1 product
Recalls
No recall linked to these products (by their NDC code or label) appears in the FDA enforcement reports.
Sources
- Drug labeling (SPL, openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- NDC Directory (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- Drug recall enforcement reports (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 27, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- FDA rule for the Drug Facts label (21 CFR 201.66)
Only medicines marketed under FDA rules for nonprescription drugs (an FDA monograph or an FDA approval) are listed. Homeopathic products are not listed: the FDA does not evaluate them for safety or effectiveness.