Natural Dioscorea Nipponica Extract Protodioscin factory supply fine powder
BioGin's Dioscorea Nipponica Extract
About Specifications
Pharmacological Activity
The rhizomes of D. nipponica (Rhizoma Dioscorea nipponica (RDN)) are rich in the dioscin content. After the oral administration of dioscin, diosgenin produced from the metabolism of intestinal flora is the major true bioactive compound. As verified by modern research, RDN has various pharmacological activities such as improving the cardiovascular system, regulating immune function,preventing tumors, phlegm, cough and asthma, as well as relieving inflammation and pain.
Effects On The Cardiovascular System
Dioscin can improve myocardial injuries, prevent the anti-oxygenation of myocardial cells, relieve the calcium overload of myocardial cells, and prevent the hypoxia of myocardium via different mechanisms.
Clinical Applications
The dry rhizome of D. nipponica has the effect of expelling wind-damp; relieving pains; relaxing muscles and stimulating blood circulation; helping digestion and promoting urination; relieving cough, asthma and eliminating phlegm. It can be used for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, lumbar and leg pains, traumatic injuries,chronic bronchitis, and tumors.
Product Application
You can add it in: ★Food & Beverage; ★Dietary Supplements; ★Cosmetics; ★API.