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Dioscorea
root
(Radix
Dioscorea Oppositae, Chinese yam root, Shan Yao)
Dioscorea, whose literal name
in Chinese is "Mountain Medicine," is one of the
more widely used tonic herbs. Because the herb has a neutral
energy and therefore is neither hot nor cold, it benefits
everybody who takes it. It helps to build strong digestion
and metabolism.
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Dioscorea also helps strengthen
improve lung function, benefiting the whole body. It is
commonly used in formulations designed to relieve coughing
due to weakened lungs.
Dioscorea has both essence
building power and an astringent action that preventing "leaking" of
fluids. It is widely recommended for the "leakage" problems,
such as spermatorrhea [nocturnal emission], leukorrhea
and frequent urination. It is also often used by people
suffering night sweats as a result of general weakness
or chronic consumptive illness. Dioscorea will help strengthen
the back and knees., Diabetes is a disorder for which Dioscorea
is very highly recommended in Asia.
Dioscorea is a powerful
herb for treating dehydration be it due to an illness,
excessive sweating from to physical activity, due to the
weather, or whatever. Dioscorea is a superb herb for helping
replenish body fluids when taken as a tea or with sufficient
water.
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Saponins, choline, d-abscisin
II, vitamin C, mannan, phytic acid, phenylalanine, valine,
glucosamine, diastase, mucilage.
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Dioscorea is a safe and
mild herb that can be used as a nutrient tonic on a regular
basis. Being a type of yam, it is often included in food
products, and cooked in routine Chinese cooking as a health
food.
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None known.
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