Greater Yams
Dioscorea alata
Dioscorea alata，又称大山药或白山药，在亚洲和非洲文化中是一种传统植物。传统上用作食物，但没有特定的医疗用途被记录。科学研究表明，光周期调节可以有效地诱导不同基因型植物开花，而激素治疗可以影响块茎质量而不诱导开花。Dioscorea alata淀粉因其高直链淀粉含量（34.69%）和良好的技术功能性质而受到注意，使其适用于食品应用如增稠剂和凝胶剂。最近的研究表明，它可能具有生物活性包括抗氧化、抗炎和降血糖作用，尽管这些发现的强度有所不同。尚未记录该植物的重大安全问题或药物相互作用。
- 最佳证据
- D
- 注意事项
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仅供参考。传统用法并不代表已被证实有效。证据与安全性各不相同，请查阅所引来源。
科学怎么说
- 光周期调节有效地诱导了不同能力的大叶山药基因型开花，而激素处理影响块茎质量而不诱导开花。
- Dioscorea alata淀粉具有较高的直链淀粉含量（34.69%）和良好的技术功能性质，使其适用于增稠剂和凝胶剂等食品应用。
- 最近的研究表明，Dioscorea alata 具有多样的生物活性，包括抗氧化、抗炎和降血糖作用。
- 预处理改善了 Dioscorea alata 和 D. rotundata 麸皮的物理化学、功能、热学和流变学特性。
Frequently asked questions
What is Greater Yams?
Greater Yams (Dioscorea alata) 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 Greater Yams?
4 sourced findings are recorded for Greater Yams; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: 光周期调节有效地诱导了不同能力的大叶山药基因型开花，而激素处理影响块茎质量而不诱导开花。
How strong is the evidence for Greater Yams?
The strongest finding for Greater Yams carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Greater Yams safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Greater Yams in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Greater Yams interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Greater Yams in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Greater Yams?
Greater Yams is also known as: Dioscorée ailée.
Is Greater Yams 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.
来源
- T2 Comparative Study of the Physicochemical, Functional, Thermal, and Rheological Properties of Pretreated Flours From Dioscorea alata and Dioscorea rotundata. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Photoperiod modulation and hormonal application influence flowering, agronomic, morphological and tuber quality traits in greater yam (Dioscorea alata L.). literature abstract metadata
- T2 Physicochemical, Pasting and Thermal Properties of the Starch of Three Varieties of Yam (Dioscorea spp.) as Potential Food Ingredients. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Unveiling the Nutraceutical Potential of Yam Dioscorea alata L.: A Comprehensive Review. literature abstract metadata