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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.

Traditional
Chinese
Medicine

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.

Constituents

Saponins, choline, d-abscisin II, vitamin C, mannan, phytic acid, phenylalanine, valine, glucosamine, diastase, mucilage.

Precautions
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.
Side Effects
None known.

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