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Cush Cush Yam (Dioscorea trifida) is a perennial vine and herb native to a wide range of regions including Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Suriname, Trinidad-Tobago, and Venezuela. Cush Cush Yam (Latin: Dioscorea trifida) is a medicinal plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Cush Cush Yam is most often used to support digestion and immune support. Each claim is rated by evidence strength - see the full profile for citations.
Cush Cush Yam is generally considered safe when used at traditional doses. Always consult a clinician before using any herbal preparation — especially during pregnancy, breastfeeding, while on medication, or for children.
Cush Cush Yam is a member native to BOL, BZN, BZE, BZL, BZC, and CLM. The Cush Cush Yam (Dioscorea trifida) thrives in full to partial sun and prefers moist soil that is light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Cush Cush Yam grows best in USDA zone 10-12, full sun, partial sun/shade light, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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