Yam (vegetable) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Yam is the common name for some species in the genus Dioscorea (family Dioscoreaceae). These are perennial herbaceous vines cultivated for the consumption of their starchy tubers in Africa, Asia, L...
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a comprehensive database of over 100 important medicinal plants including Wild Yam - Dioscorea villosa ... 9. "Botanical name: Dioscorea oppositae Pharmaceutical name: Radix Dioscoreae Oppositae. English: Chinese Yam Root. Properties: sweet, neutral. Channels entered: Spleen, Lung, Kidney.
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Consumer information about the medication WILD YAM (Dioscorea villosa) - ORAL , includes side effects, drug interactions, recommended dosages, and storage information. Read more about the prescription drug WILD YAM (Dioscorea villosa) - ORAL. ... wild yam (Dioscorea villosa)-oral Index...
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wild yam (Dioscorea villosa)-oral glossary includes a list of wild yam (Dioscorea villosa)-oral related medical definitions and related links on MedicineNet.com ... home > wild yam (dioscorea villosa)-oral index > wild yam (dioscorea villosa)-oral article > glossary...
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There are several herbs derived from species of Dioscorea used in Chinese herb formulas, though only two are used with some frequency. By far the most common is Dioscorea opposita, for which the rhizome (tuber) is used; ... The other commonly used variety of Dioscorea is commonly called tokoro, the Chinese name is bixie...
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dioscorea wild yam root extract health benefit, side effects ... Dioscorea root extract benefit and side effects by Ray Sahelian, M.D. research studies ... Diosgenin is a steroidal saponin, which is extracted from the root of Wild Yam (Dioscorea villosa).
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dioscorea; lepidium chu chu huasi; kadsura; chacruna; smallanthus iporuro hercampuri alchornea camucamu solcana algarrobina gentianella cyclanthera caigua plukenetia gynostemma; jergon-sacha sacha-inch una-de-gato dulcana elaeagnus copaiba pajaro-bobo clavo-huasca; dracontium chanca-piedra...
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Rubbing the skin with Dioscorea batatas , a related yam species, has been reported to cause a rash at the site of contact. Wild yam cream caused no rash in 23 healthy women in one reported study. In another study, wild yam given by mouth was reported to cause stomach upset at high doses.
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