Dioscorée comestible, Igname
Dioscorea esculenta · Asiatic yam
Dioscorea esculenta is a plant traditionally not well-documented in any specific medicinal practices. Scientific evidence primarily focuses on its processing methods and cultivar, which influence macromolecular architecture and chemical composition of polysaccharides. Studies indicate that optimized chitosan/starch films enriched with aloe vera extract from Dioscorea esculenta exhibit enhanced antimicrobial and antioxidant properties, potentially extending the shelf-life of chicken meat and shrimp. Additionally, combining chronic intake of Dioscorea esculenta with resistance training has been shown to more effectively improve muscle quantity and quality in healthy middle-aged and older adults compared to placebo or resistance training alone. Notably, it also reduces prostaglandin E2 and cytochrome c oxidase subunit 2 levels, as well as menstrual pain in young women over a four-week period. No significant safety concerns or drug interactions have been recorded for this plant.
- Meilleure preuve
- B
- Précautions
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Information uniquement. L'usage traditionnel ne signifie pas une efficacité prouvée. Les preuves et la sécurité varient — consultez les sources citées.
Ce que dit la science
- L'étude a montré que la combinaison d'une consommation chronique de Dioscorea esculenta avec des entraînements à résistance améliore plus efficacement la quantité et la qualité musculaire chez les adultes sains âgés et les personnes âgées par rapport au placebo ou à l'entraînement à résistance seul.
- Les méthodes de traitement régulaient principalement l'architecture macromoléculaire et les propriétés colloïdales, tandis que le cultivar déterminait la composition chimique dans les polysaccharides de Dioscorea esculenta.
- The study found that chitosan/starch films enriched with Dioscorea esculenta starch and aloe vera extract showed improved antimicrobial, antioxidant properties, and shelf-life extension for chicken meat and shrimp.
- L'ingestion de Dioscorea esculente pendant quatre semaines a considérablement réduit les niveaux d'prostaglandine E2, de la sous-unité 2 de l'oxidase du citochrome c et le douleur menstruelle chez les femmes jeunes.
- La modification mécano-chimique a considérablement influencé les propriétés nanostructurales et fonctionnelles du amidon de Dioscorea esculenta.
Frequently asked questions
What is Dioscorée comestible, Igname?
Dioscorée comestible, Igname (Dioscorea esculenta) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.
What does the scientific evidence say about Dioscorée comestible, Igname?
5 sourced findings are recorded for Dioscorée comestible, Igname; the strongest carries evidence grade B. For example: L'étude a montré que la combinaison d'une consommation chronique de Dioscorea esculenta avec des entraînements à résistance améliore plus efficacement la quantité et la qualité musculaire chez les adultes sains âgés et les personnes âgées par rapport au placebo ou à l'entraînement à résistance seul.
How strong is the evidence for Dioscorée comestible, Igname?
The strongest finding for Dioscorée comestible, Igname carries evidence grade B — moderate evidence. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Dioscorée comestible, Igname safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Dioscorée comestible, Igname in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Dioscorée comestible, Igname interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Dioscorée comestible, Igname in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Dioscorée comestible, Igname?
Dioscorée comestible, Igname is also known as: Asiatic yam.
Is Dioscorée comestible, Igname a proven treatment?
No. FolkKB is informational only. Traditional use and early findings are not proof of efficacy or safety — consult a qualified professional and never self-treat.
Sources
- T2 The effect of Dioscorea esculenta powder on prostaglandin E2 and cytochrome c oxidase subunit 2 levels, menstrual pain, and premenstrual syndrome in young women: A randomized double-blind controlled trial. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Dioscorea esculenta Intake with Resistance Training Improves Muscle Quantity and Quality in Healthy Middle-Aged and Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Processing Shapes Architecture, Cultivar Dictates Chemistry: A Structural and Functional Paradigm for Yam Polysaccharides. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Mechanochemical modification of Dioscorea spp. starch: exploring its nano-structural and functional properties for sustainable edible packaging. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Functional chitosan/starch composite films enriched with Aloe vera extract for antimicrobial and antioxidant packaging: Shelf-life study on chicken meat and shrimp. literature abstract metadata