Dioscorea
Review Dioscorea Forms and Sizes Below
Common Name: Chinese Yam Root
Botanical Name: Dioscorea opposita; Radix
Chinese / Pin Yin Name: Shan Yao
Dioscorea Dosage: Follow your doctor or healthcare professional's instructions for use.
DioscoreaPrecautions: Do not use if pregnant or nursing. Should not be taken by itself when there is accumulated dampness in the abdomen.
Dioscorea Benefits & Information
Dioscorea is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb that is used to replenish the Qi and tonify the spleen. It provides botanical support to the digestive system and promotes normal body fluid levels. Dioscorea has antibiotic, anti-inflammatory and antiaging effects.
Dioscorea Properties: Neutral, Sweet
Dioscorea Channels / Meridians: Spleen, Lung, Kidney
Dioscorea Naturally Occurring Components: diosgenin, saponin, choline, starch, glycoprotein, free amin acids, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin C, calcium, phosphorous, iron, protein
Herbs that Combine With Dioscorea
Scutelleria Baicalensis Goji Berry Coix Seed
References
https://herbpathy.com/Uses-and-Benefits-of-Shan-Yao-Cid1352, http://alternativehealing.org/huai_shan.htm