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Rhizoma dioscoreae villosae

Rhizoma dioscoreae villosae Definition Dried rhizome without roots of the yam plant, see yam root. Ingredients Polysaccharides, flavonoids, anthocyanins, allantoin, saponins such as dioscin (see diosgenin), the resinous compound disocorein, and about 80% starch. Field of application/use Tradition...

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