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 abdome
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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-Cid1352http://alternativehealing.org/huai_shan.htm