Yam Extract Chinese Yam 30:1 Extract Powder Shan Yao Women Health Supplemen 100g-500g

Botanical Source: Primarily derived from Dioscorea species, most commonly:

• Dioscorea polystachya (Chinese yam)

• Dioscorea alata (Purple yam)

• Dioscorea villosa (Wild yam)

Key Characteristics:

1. Active Components:

   • Diosgenin (primary bioactive steroidal sapogenin)

   • Complex carbohydrates (mucopolysaccharides)

   • Allantoin

   • Phenolic compounds

   • Starch (content varies by extraction method)

2. Functional Properties:

   • Phytoestrogenic activity

   • Anti-inflammatory effects

   • Mucoprotective properties

   • Immunomodulatory potential

   • Antioxidant capacity

3. Applications:

   • Pharmaceuticals: Precursor for steroid synthesis (including progesterone)

   • Nutraceuticals: Menopausal support, joint health formulations

   • Cosmeceuticals: Skin moisturizing and anti-aging products

   • Traditional Medicine: Used in TCM (as Shan Yao) for spleen/stomach health

4. Technical Specifications:

   • Available as standardized extracts (typically 10-50% diosgenin)

   • Solvent options: Hydroalcoholic, supercritical CO₂, or aqueous extracts

   • Viscosity varies significantly by species and processing

Important Notes:

• Species Differentiation:

  • D. polystachya: Higher starch content, used in TCM

  • D. villosa: Preferred for diosgenin extraction

  • D. alata: Rich in anthocyanins (purple varieties)

Research Highlights:

• Shows potential in diabetes management (α-glucosidase inhibition)

• Emerging evidence for gut microbiota modulation

• Investigated for osteoprotective effects