ProMeno is our signature hormone-support formula and one of the longest-standing wild yam creams used during the menopausal transition. Developed in 1995, it provides a plant-based option for women seeking support during perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause without synthetic progesterone or conventional HRT.
This formula combines slow-infused wild yam root and chasteberry—two herbs known for their influence on hormone pathways. By supporting the endocrine system rather than overriding it, ProMeno may help reduce the intensity of common hormonal symptoms such as sudden heat surges, disrupted sleep, breast discomfort, cycle irregularity, mood instability, and vaginal dryness. Many women also describe a steadier emotional baseline and improved overall resilience as their hormones shift.
Because it works with the body’s rhythms, ProMeno appeals to women looking for a natural, long-term approach to hormone balance. Its track record over the last three decades has made it a trusted choice for those wanting a gentle cream that promotes stability, comfort, and a more predictable hormonal landscape.
For women seeking a wild yam cream for hormone balance—or the most established and reliable option for ongoing menopausal support—ProMeno remains a consistent, time-tested companion for navigating hormonal change with greater ease and confidence.
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Ingredients: Wild Yam Root (Dioscorea villosa)*, Chasteberry (Vitex agnus-castus)*, Comfrey Leaf (Symphytum tuberosum)*, Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil*, Aloe Vera Juice*, Distilled Water, Beeswax, Vitamin E (Non-GMO)*, MSM, Lavender Oil*, Frankincense Oil*, Rose Geranium Oil*, Clary Sage Oil, Rosemary CO₂
Click any ingredient to see more details. (*) indicates organic.
Wild Yam Root
Comfrey Leaf
Vitex (Chasteberry)
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Aloe Vera Juice
Distilled Water
Beeswax
Rosemary CO₂
Vitamin E
Clary Sage Oil
Lavender Oil
Rose Geranium Oil
Frankincense Oil
Wild Yam Root
Comfrey Leaf
Vitex (Chasteberry)
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Aloe Vera Juice
Distilled Water
Beeswax
Rosemary CO₂
Vitamin E
Clary Sage Oil
Lavender Oil
Rose Geranium Oil
Frankincense Oil
Wild Yam Root
Wild Yam Root*
Wild yam has a long history of use as a women’s herb, especially during perimenopause and menopause. While it does not contain progesterone, it does contain compounds that support the body’s natural progesterone pathways. In topical form, it is gently absorbed through the skin, helping the body self-regulate rather than override its hormonal rhythm. Many women find that wild yam cream helps ease hot flashes, night sweats, and emotional sensitivity.
Comfrey Leaf
Comfrey Leaf*
(Symphytum tuberosum)
Supports fast skin repair, cellular regeneration, irritation relief, and tissue strengthening — with lower PA levels and safer topical use.
Vitex (Chasteberry)
Vitex (Chasteberry)*
Vitex is one of the most respected herbs for hormonal equilibrium. It communicates with the endocrine system through the pituitary gland and helps smooth out fluctuations that contribute to PMS, irregular cycles, breast tenderness, mood changes, and low progesterone symptoms.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Extra Virgin Olive Oil*
Hydrates, protects, seals in moisture, and keeps ingredients stable and fresh.
Aloe Vera Juice
Aloe Vera Juice*
St. John’s Wort oil has been a traditional go-to herb for skin comfort for hundreds of years, and it plays an important role in the soothing power of our Ouch Ointment. We use a rich, slow-infused St. John’s Wort oil because it supports the skin’s natural healing process in ways few herbs can.
Distilled Water
Distilled Water*
Distilled water is part of what gives ProMeno its light, creamy, easily absorbed texture. When blended with our rich, slow-infused herbal oils, the water helps create an emulsion that spreads smoothly across the skin and sinks in more efficiently.
This makes the herbs in the oil phase—such as wild yam and chasteberry—more available for the skin to take in. By improving absorption and reducing surface heaviness, the distilled water helps the cream deliver its herbal support consistently and gently.
Beeswax
Beeswax
We only source our beeswax from local beekeepers within the USA. (Mostly near NC.) Unlike other countries, the USA has regulations that prevent the use of dangerous chemicals in beekeeping. Unfortunately, many foreign beeswax suppliers, including those labeled as organic, have been found to contain such chemicals. For this reason, we are proud to support American beekeepers and use their pure, natural beeswax in our products.
Note: We cannot technically claim our beeswax is organic, but it is as clean as it can be from a local source.
Rosemary CO₂
Rosemary CO₂*
This type of rosemary isn’t steam-distilled or solvent-extracted. It’s made using supercritical CO₂ extraction, a clean and gentle method that pulls out the most active compounds from the plant without heat or chemical residues. That’s what makes it so special.
The extract is standardized in 60–65% organic sunflower oil, which ensures consistency, purity, and predictable potency. While this is not meant to replace preservatives in our formula, it aids with protecting our herbal infusions to keep them bioavailable longer.
Vitamin E
Vitamin E (Non-GMO)*
We use a premium, natural form called Bioxan® SF, and it’s very different from regular Vitamin E.
Most “Vitamin E” in skincare is actually lab-made dl-alpha-tocopherol, which the body doesn’t recognize as well. Bioxan® SF is made from real sunflower seeds, so it contains the full spectrum of natural tocopherols.
Because it has a broader antioxidant profile, it shields delicate herbal infusions from heat, light, and air much more effectively than basic Vitamin E oil. This keeps our creams fresher, longer, without synthetic preservatives.
Clary Sage Oil
Clary Sage Oil*
Clary sage is deeply connected to women’s health. It has been used for centuries to ease emotional tension, support hormonal steadiness, and calm PMS-like symptoms. In ProMeno, it enhances the cream’s grounding and mood-soothing qualities.
Lavender Oil
Lavender Oil*
Lavender adds a calming aromatic note and supports emotional ease, better sleep, and nervous system relaxation. It also brings mild skin-soothing benefits that make the cream pleasant to use at bedtime.
Rose Geranium Oil
Rose Geranium Oil*
This uplifting, floral essential oil has been used traditionally for emotional stability, hormone balance, and skin radiance. It creates a beautiful aromatherapeutic experience while balancing the cream’s scent profile.
Frankincense Oil
Frankincense Oil*
Frankincense promotes a deep sense of grounding and calm. It supports skin renewal and is often used in high-quality face creams for its rejuvenating benefits—one reason many women love applying ProMeno to the face at night.
What does wild yam cream actually do?
Wild yam cream can be confusing, because a lot of information online is either outdated or inaccurate. Here at MoonMaid Botanicals we formulate wild yam cream very differently than most brands, and that’s why it actually works.
Wild yam on its own cannot be converted into progesterone by the human body. However, when it is paired with supportive herbs—especially chasteberry (Vitex)—the combination has a real impact on the body’s natural hormone pathways.
Together, wild yam and Vitex help clear the hormonal channels that often get backed up during perimenopause, menopause, or times of imbalance. This clearing effect helps the body regulate estrogen and testosterone more smoothly, while also supporting the natural rise and stability of progesterone.
Functional medicine doctors who have monitored daily hormone testing for 30 days have seen this combination encourage higher progesterone levels and more balanced hormone patterns overall.
Many women notice real-life improvements such as fewer heat surges, steadier moods, better sleep, more comfortable cycles, and a general sense that their hormones are no longer “running the show.” These changes happen because the herbs support the endocrine system itself, not because they add synthetic hormones or override your natural rhythm.
It’s important to note that a simple cream made with only wild yam root is not something we recommend. Without additional supportive botanicals like Vitex, the formula is incomplete and often ineffective.
Is wild yam cream as good as HRT?
Wild yam cream works very differently than conventional hormone replacement therapy, but in our 30 years of experience, many women have found it to be just as effective for long-term balance—especially those who cannot use HRT or who no longer want synthetic hormones.
ProMeno was originally created inside a hormone clinic as a direct alternative for women coming in with cancer histories or concerns about HRT safety. Unlike HRT, which adds hormones into the body and forces a rapid shift, ProMeno supports the body’s own hormone pathways so you can rebalance naturally.
This means HRT may feel faster at first, but it also tends to create dependency, tolerance changes, and fluctuating symptoms over time.
We often hear from women who feel great initially on HRT, only to struggle later with unstable hormone levels or difficulty tapering off. ProMeno works with the endocrine system instead of overriding it, which is why many women describe the results as steadier, calmer, and more predictable once their body settles into a rhythm.
It can take longer—sometimes twice as long—to feel the full benefits compared to HRT, but the long-term outcome is typically more stable with fewer sharp ups and downs. And because the cream isn’t forcing hormones into the system, there is no withdrawal period when stopping, only the potential return of natural symptoms depending on where someone is in their hormonal stage.
For women who prefer gentle, natural, and body-guided regulation rather than forced hormonal change, wild yam cream often becomes the more comfortable and sustainable option.
Is ProMeno Similar to Anna's Wild Yam Cream?
Both are herbal-based wild yam creams, but ProMeno’s formula and infusion method are unique. It has been trusted since 1995 and remains one of the longest-standing wild yam creams on the market in the US.
Learn more on the comparison here: Is ProMeno Similar to Anna's Wild Yam Cream?
If you've been seeking a wild yam that is one of Barbara O'Neill's Wild Yam Cream recommendations, or wondering whether yam cream menopause products really work, MoonMaid's ProMeno stands out as a trusted option that has supported thousands of women for nearly three decades.
Is this a recommended Barbara O'Neill Wild Yam Cream?
We have been mentioned by Barbara O'Neill as an alternative to Anna's Wild Yam Cream on Living Springs official (real) content here.
If you are looking for more information on her recommendations, you can click below.
Learn more here: Barbara O'Neill Wild Yam Cream Recommendations
Is this the same as a natural progesterone cream?
No. ProMeno does not contain synthetic or lab-made progesterone. Instead, it supports the body’s own natural progesterone production pathways.
Most products on the market that are labeled as a "natural progesterone cream" are actually ones that contain synthetic progesterone added in the form of Progesterone USP. You can learn more about the difference here: Why Natural Hormone Therapy Isn't Natural
Does wild yam cream actually work for menopause?
It can - but we only recommend certain formulations that often contain more than just wild yam alone.
With ProMeno, many women report significant relief from hot flashes, night sweats, and mood shifts with consistent use.
The herbal compounds in wild yam and chasteberry gently encourage hormonal balance over time. There are many studies that are searchable online that show studies on vitex on how it naturally aids the body with progesterone. (Note: Most importantly, we recommend using a cream that enters the bloodstream effectively, as many related products on the market are not formulated the same way for highest efficacy.)
Where is the best place to apply wild yam cream?
We recommend a thin-skinned area such as the neck, inner wrist/arm, inner thigh, lower abdomen, or for our ProMeno Wild Yam Cream even the face. But more importantly, we have found that keeping to the same locations is often best.
Our recommendation is actually applying the Wild Yam Cream to the same location, twice a day. Alternatively, you can choose up to two locations - but we recommend reducing the amount of locations the cream is alternated.This is because a reservoir forms in the skin and underlying tissues, concentrating the active compounds in one area. As a result, the absorption process becomes more efficient. This localized saturation allows for a slow and steady release of the product into the bloodstream, providing a more sustained effect.
By maintaining a continuous supply of the active compounds, your body can experience a more consistent balance. This is especially helpful for managing symptoms of hormonal imbalances. Sticking to the same application sites help ensure a gradual and reliable absorption of the cream, enhancing its overall effectiveness.
How long does it take to see results?
Some women feel better within a few days; others may need three to six weeks of consistent use. Hormones shift gradually, and ProMeno works gently and naturally over time.
We recommend around 3 months of use before doing any hormone testing to monitor changes.
Can I apply this to my face?
Yes, unique to our formula for Wild Yam Cream you can apply it to the face.
Actually, many women use ProMeno as a nighttime face cream because of its hydrating, calming, and rejuvenating qualities for the skin.
Is ProMeno an organic wild yam cream?
Yes. ProMeno is made with organically grown wild yam root, chasteberry, and other botanical oils that meet our high-quality standards. While the finished product as a whole is not submitted for a third-party organic certification, the majority of its herbal ingredients are certified organic, and the formula itself is free of synthetics, parabens, petroleum, alcohol, and artificial fragrances.
In effect, ProMeno is a clean, botanical, organic-ingredient–based wild yam cream — crafted with the same purity and care as our other herbal offerings.
Does ProMeno Wild Yam Cream contain an alcohol extract?
No. There is no alcohol or chemical preservative.
This all-natural, progesterone cream alternative, features a synergistic blend of Wild Yam Root (Dioscorea villosa), Chasteberry (Vitex), and Comfrey Leaf — plants long celebrated for their ability to promote hormone harmony, emotional balance, and skin renewal. These herbs are slowly infused into organic extra virgin olive oil using our proprietary alcohol-free method, preserving the full spectrum of plant compounds.
We believe that this method works better than just alcohol extracts, and is closer to a process that would be done in a lab.
Can wild yam cream help with hot flashes?
Many women use ProMeno specifically for relief from hot flashes and night sweats. While it does not contain synthetic progesterone, the herbal compounds in wild yam and chasteberry help support the body’s natural progesterone pathways, which can calm the hormonal fluctuations that trigger sudden heat surges.
Most women notice a reduction in frequency or intensity between week 3-5 of steady use, along with more balanced moods and improved sleep quality.
Apply a small amount of ProMeno Wild Yam Cream (1/8th tsp) to soft tissue areas such as the inner thighs, lower abdomen (near the ovaries), face, or wrists twice daily—morning and evening.
For those still menstruating, it’s necessary to take a 5–7 day break during your period, as continued use during this time may delay your cycle.
ProMeno does not contain any synthesized or artificial hormones, so there is no concern for hormone build-up in the body. Meaning there is no need to rotate application sites. Consistency is the most important application.
Overall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 624 reviews.
It’s a good, high-quality product. I am seeing positive effects. I've already finished one jar of cream and started the other one. I still need to keep using it for a while to get a better feel for how it works, but so far, it’s a good product and everything is going well. Thanks a lot.
This product stopped my hot flashes within two days of using it. It also put an end to waking up at 2 and 4am!
This is my first jar and I'm loving it! Somehow I feel as though the clock is reversing! I feel better in my mind AND in my body. I will definitely plan to keep Promeno wild yam cream as part of my health protocol!
Love the this cream! So glad I attended Barbara O'Neil' conference in February or I would've never discovered this miracle in a bottle. This cream has been a lifesaver. No more night sweats from hot flashes at night and whenever I'm feeling uterine discomfort caused from my fibroids, I apply the cream and the pain quickly subsides. Clean, healthy ingredients the way God intended. Keep up the great work Moon Maid!
The cream works and I can feel the magic from it! The smell is SO AMAZING, I wish it came in a perfume!
I am OBSESSED! I also received their nerve balm for pain & their helichrysum balm (scar repair & skin renewal balm) All these products are top notch. Pain gone irrability gone. Thank You so much for these amazing products!!
Goes on super smooth. Last a long time.
MoonMaid Botanicals' ProMeno, sensitive skin, is just what I need to help my "distinguished adult" body keep as hormonally balanced as possible. Thank you for being so professional, prompt and caring (including when I had a shipment issue)
While the cream has reduced my hot flushes, it hasn't eliminated them completely. However, the ingredients are very natural, and I also use it as a moisturizer since it contains good essential oils and vitamin B.
Aloha! I began taking Promeno, Wild Yam Cream, to support symptoms of Polymenorrhea. As a health coach specializing in women's health and a PhD student experiencing perimenopause, I do a lot of research on solutions. For the past 7 months, I have used his cream, in combination with acupuncture once a month, and my periods have gone back to 25 days apart! I love the texture and smell of this cream as well, so it feels like a luxury to apply twice a day. I am very grateful, thank you! Love, Jean
I could go on and on about the benefits of MoonMaid's amazing products and the amazing people behind them. But, I'll keep it brief. I've been using the ProMeno cream since September and am just nearing the end of the 6oz jar. (I strongly recommend using the tiny spoon for proper portioning.) I am using this product to regulate my hormones in hopes of conceiving very soon. My cycles are now regular, PMS systems are nearly nonexistent, and I am no longer taking thyroid medication! I have also purchased the ProAndro cream for my husband (who loves it), Vital Vulva, and Herbal Spice Anti-Inflammatory tea. Every single product works well with our bodies. I look forward to being a long-time customer of MoonMaid.
So glad I tried this cream! My hot flashes aren’t waking me up in the middle of the night anymore!
The wild yam cream exceeded my expectations! Applying it 2x a day on my forearms whether wonders for my hot flashes and my hormonal acne - my two worst symptoms. I finally finished my first jar ... now on to the next! Thank you!! 🙌
I’ve been taking Vitex to increase progesterone, but still wasn’t getting pregnant. I added this cream and a month later, PREGNANT. My progesterone is up too! It smells heavenly, super easy to use.
When I can remember to use it, feels silky smooth with safe ingredients....
This is me no ac 90° not setting the world ablaze to match my hot flashes! Thanks! Oxox
Every morning and every night routine. Lot less hot flushes…. Plus my skin and face feels moist and amazing!!
I’ve been using the wild yam cream for over a year and I don’t know what I’d do without it. Such a blessing during these trying years.
I’m a 25 year old woman who recently found out that I have cysts in my ovaries. I was having lots of complications with my periods and the symptoms that come with it. The doctor’s suggestion was birth control. I found this cream as a natural way to regulate my periods and IT DID! I’ve been using it for 3 months now. My menstrual cramps have significantly decreased and my periods are on time. I love this product!
i love this new larger size! love the mild natural smell, feel and ingredients of this product to support my body!
I have pcos and wouldn't get my periods but since I have been using this cream. I have started getting them on a regular cycle.
I use this twice a day and I never have to worry about hot flashes. It also keeps the perimenopausal weight off. I am so thankful I found this. I love the smell, I love how it makes my skin feel, couldn’t ask for a better product.
I love this wild yam cream! .It is very easy to apply, very soft on my skin, and gives my skin great hydration
Time to order some more! This has been a life saver for keeping my hormones regulated!
I was in menopause for 14 months , then had to have a radical hysterectomy. Which made my menopause symptoms go into over drive. I want to take the natural/ organic route to get my symptoms under control and back to normal. I waited 3 months after surgery to start cream after starting a clean diet and discussing treatment plan with my physician. It took about 4 weeks to start seeing improvement with application twice a day. But my hot flashes have decreased to maybe 1-2 a week. And my energy level and brain fog has improved. I have had no side effects . Thank you for this product and I hope your business has recovery from Helen.
This product is amazing! I don't ever want to be without it! Hot flashes BE GONE!!
made sure to bring this with me on my trip so i don’t get off schedule! thank you for your all natural products to help me balance my hormones. it also smells really nice
I was having hot flashes about 4 times per night and some during the day. Applying this cream 2 times per day did the trick! After 10 days, no more hot flashes!!
This is me with the bestie who turned me on to cream and not in prison for murder during a hot flash!!! Thanks you!! I'm telling anyone who brings up peri/menopause to me. Can I should probably start farming yam.
I can’t live without it! Been using it for 6 months now.
I been using it for about 3 months and my monthly’s are so much better, not painful anymore.
This is a lifesaver! Wish every woman and doctor knew about it!
Started using the pro meno wild yam cream about a month ago. I realize it might be too soon to say it fixed my cycle as I have to see it in the course of more months but I found that it improved my digestion and regulated my bowel movements quite a lot and I found that fascinating. I will keep using it and update you guys on the results again. Thank you MoonMade!
Purchased to balance my (56) hormones and help with my husband’s (57) prostate, which he said seemed to be inflamed. It’s been about 3 months, I noticed a difference in the first month, my cycle which was every 3 to 4 months, and it started a week after I began the cream and has been monthly since. Not sure if I am actually happy about that(lol). My desire has come back strong (happy about that). It took my husband 2 months before he noticed anything. He’s not up at night multiple times to use the restroom, he is firmer and last much longer(which he is happy about). I’ve read that it takes a year to fully manage things, so I am willing to keep at it.
Love it, already feel a lot different
I’ve been using it for a solid month twice a day, everyday. I still have tons left so I am happy with the amount it came it. As far as results -I have definitely noticed a change in my mood swings and energy. I am certainly ordering again. It’s been quite some time that I’ve been able to go a full day without crashing mid day. I’ve been saying for years majority of my symptoms have to be a hormonal imbalance and I finally feel like I’m on the right track to overall wellness.
The wild yam cream rubs in feeling weightless and smooth. It's so light, non greasy and smells naturally good. I've struggled with hormonal imbalance and after using this I've actually been on a schedule! I've been using this product for only 1 month and the results are impressive.
I started using Wild Yam cream two years ago. I feel so much better. I'm premenopausal and the hot flashes and the sleeping problems are gone. I will definitely continue using it!
My Doctor wanted to start me on estrogen patches. These patches are synthetic hormones. My daughter who is a nurse, advised me against starting these types of hormones and for me to use Dr. Oneil's wild yam cream. I am gradually feeling the benefit inside my body and mind everyday. I will definitely continue to use this cream to get the full benefits it has to offer.
Life would be so much more uncomfortable without this product, it’s been a game changer for me.
