German Dioscorea Villosa Q (Wild Yam) – Relief from Abdominal Colic, Gallstone Pain & Cramps

German Dioscorea Villosa Mother Tincture – Homeopathic Remedy for Severe Colic, Gallstone Pain & Neuralgia

Dioscorea Villosa, commonly known as Wild Yam (Hindi: Jangalai Ratalu), is a well-known homeopathic remedy prepared from the fresh roots of the Dioscorea Villosa plant. This remedy is valued for its powerful action on the digestive, abdominal, pelvic, and nervous systems, especially in conditions marked by severe, cramping, twisting pains.

The plant contains naturally occurring constituents such as aluminium salts, alkaloids, and ascorbic acid. Dioscorea Villosa is known to combine well with Viburnum Prunifolium, particularly in pelvic and uterine pain conditions.

This homeopathic medicine is widely used in cases of colic, abdominal cramps, gallstone pain, weak digestion, flatulence, neuralgia, sciatica, rheumatism, hemorrhoids, renal colic, and painful affections of the abdominal and pelvic organs.

It is especially indicated where pain is sharp, cutting, twisting, or radiating, and is characteristically relieved by bending backward or applying firm pressure.

What Do Doctors Recommend Dioscorea Villosa For?

Dr. K.S. Gopi recommends Dioscorea Villosa 30 in cases of cholecystitis (gallbladder enlargement), marked by hard, dull pain in the gallbladder region, typically worsening around evening (7 PM) and relieved by firm pressure.

Dioscorea Villosa Q is also considered an effective remedy for controlling acute appendicitis pain, especially when the bowels are distended with gas and there are severe griping, twisting pains that improve by bending backward. A commonly cited approach is 15 drops in warm water for pain relief.

Dioscorea Villosa 30 is also useful in managing night emission. Patients needing this remedy may experience two to three emissions per night, followed by marked weakness the next morning, especially in the knees.

Dr. Vikas describes Dioscorea Villosa as a natural homeopathic pain reliever for stomach pain, gallstone pain, and piles-related discomfort.

Dr. K.K. Pandey highlights its usefulness in abdominal pain, sciatica, nightfall, and multiple pain-related conditions.

Dr. Vikas Sharma notes that this medicine works particularly well in cases of sharp, cutting epigastric pain and abdominal cramps, where symptoms worsen on stooping. It is specifically indicated when pain starts around the umbilical region and radiates across the abdomen.

Dioscorea Villosa is also useful in the early stages of infection around the nails (paronychia) and in sacroiliitis, especially when there is severe drawing pain in the lower back.

Clinical Indications of Dioscorea Villosa include abdominal distension, acne, angina pectoris, biliousness, colic, cramps, constipation, diarrhea, dysentery, dysmenorrhoea, dyspepsia, enteralgia, flatulence, gallbladder disorders, gastralgia, hemorrhoids, headaches, liver disorders, lumbago, neuralgia, paronychia, renal colic, rheumatism, sciatica, spinal irritation, spleen pain, spermatorrhoea, toothache, and whitlow.

Dioscorea Villosa – Therapeutic Action (Boericke Materia Medica)

According to Boericke Materia Medica, Dioscorea Villosa ranks among the important remedies for many kinds of pain, especially colic, and for severe, painful affections of the abdominal and pelvic organs. It is particularly suitable for individuals with weak digestive power, habitual tea drinkers, and those suffering from excessive flatulence. It is a leading remedy for gallstone colic.

Dose: Mother Tincture (Q) up to the third potency, as prescribed.

Recommended Dosage

The dosage of single homeopathic medicines varies depending on the condition, age, sensitivity, and individual response. In some cases, Dioscorea Villosa may be prescribed as 3–5 drops, two to three times daily, while in other cases it may be given at longer intervals. Always follow the advice of a qualified homeopathic physician.

About German Homeopathy Remedies: These medicines are manufactured and bottled in Germany under strict quality standards and are distributed in India through authorized channels. Leading German brands available in India include Dr. Reckeweg, Schwabe Germany (WSG), and Adel (Pekana).

Dioscorea Villosa Mother Tincture Q is available in the following German brands and sizes:

• Reckeweg (20 ml)
• Adel (20 ml)
• Schwabe Germany (WSG) (20 ml)