Dioscorea/ Dried Dioscorea
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(Pronounce in Mandarin Pinyin: Huai Shan/Shan
Yao)  |
| Also known as Chinese Yam. Dioscorea is
rich in collagen that aids beautifying the
skin. You can get the dioscorea in dried or
fresh. |
| Latin Name: Dioscorea opposita Thunb |
| Nature: Neutral |
| Channel of Meridians:
Kidney, lung, spleen. |
| Benefits: Lowering
blood sugar and blood pressure , antibiotic
, anti-aging, improves digestive system. Commonly
used to treat diarrhoea, whole body weakness,
frequent urination. |
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| Fresh Dioscorea [
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(Pronounce in Mandarin Pinyin: Xian Shan
Yao)  |
