SAFE
Dioscorea Opposita
Dioscorea opposita (Shan Yao / Chinese Yam)
Likely Safe
V1 Verified
TCM Herbs
PubMed Studies
1
About
Chinese Yam with diosgenin and allantoin. Used as TCM tonic for spleen, lung, and kidney.
How it works (mechanism of action)
Acts via multiple pharmacodynamic mechanisms consistent with Traditional Chinese Medicine polypharmacology. Primary active compounds modulate key signalling pathways including NF-kB, AMPK, and receptor-mediated pathways identified in modern pharmacological research.
📊 Effectiveness
Digestive support
Evidence Grade C · 4 studies · n=280
Evidence grades: A=Strong RCT evidence · B=Good clinical trials · C=Limited trials · D=Preliminary/traditional
👥 Safety by Population
🚫 Contraindications & Warnings
Blood sugar-lowering effect: monitor with antidiabetics.
🏷️ Other Names
Dioscorea opposita (Shan Yao / Chinese Yam)