Natural Dioscorea Nipponica Extract Protodioscin factory supply fine powder

Dioscorea nipponica is a perennial twining herbs belonging to the family Dioscoreaceae, which is mainly distributed in China. Traditionally, the rhizome of this herb has been commonly used by Miao and Meng ethnic groups of China to treat rheumatoid arthritis, pain in the legs and lumbar area, Kashin Beck disease, bruises, sprains, chronic bronchitis, cough and asthma. Modern pharmacological studies have discovered that this herb possesses anti-tumor, anti-infammatory, anti-diuretic, analgesic, anti-tussive, panting-calming and phlegm-dispelling activities, along with enhancing immune function and improving cardiovascular health.

Saponin derived from natural extracts can alleviate muscle atrophy. Dioscorea nipponica Makino (DNM) is commonly used in herbal medicine and contains various steroidal saponins. DNM also effectively promoted the recovery of muscle formation in injured mice. Therefore, DNM and its multi-constituents can potentially be used as therapeutic agents for muscle-related diseases and represent prospective food supplements.

There are several specifications about Dioscorea Nipponica Extract.

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20%-50% Protodioscin

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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. 

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