Chinese yam
Dioscorea oppositifolia
Dioscorea oppositifolia 是一种传统植物，主要在中国医学中使用。尽管其具体用途尚未充分记录，但研究表明它在治疗糖尿病肾病和肝纤维化等疾病方面具有潜力。科学研究表明该植物可能具有抗氧化、抗炎、降血糖、抗癌和抗菌作用，并且一些研究指出它可以通过抑制 PI3K/Akt/mTOR 途径来缓解肝纤维化。此外，饲喂这种植物已被观察到可以改善断奶猪的肠道抗氧化能力和调节炎症通路。然而，更广泛的科学界需要更多的研究来验证这些发现。迄今为止，没有记录显示 Dioscorea oppositifolia 存在显著的安全性问题或已知的药物相互作用。
- 最佳证据
- A
- 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
- 将传统中医药煎剂作为糖尿病肾病的辅助治疗使用，显示出相较于单独使用西方医学显著更高的临床疗效，并未出现明显增加的不良事件。
- Dioscorea oppositifolia 展示了抗氧化、抗炎、降血糖、抗癌和抗菌作用，但需要进一步研究。
- 从对叶山药中提取的 Diosgenin 减轻肝纤维化，通过抑制 HSC 活化和调节脂肪酸代谢来抑制 PI3K/Akt/mTOR 途径。
- 用Dioscorea oppositifolia进行饮食补充改善了断奶猪肠道抗氧化特性并调节了炎症和凋亡途径。
- 在饮食中添加山药改善了断奶猪的生长性能、免疫功能和肠道健康，未具体说明剂量或做强烈声明。
Frequently asked questions
What is Chinese yam?
Chinese yam (Dioscorea oppositifolia) 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 Chinese yam?
5 sourced findings are recorded for Chinese yam; the strongest carries evidence grade A. For example: 将传统中医药煎剂作为糖尿病肾病的辅助治疗使用，显示出相较于单独使用西方医学显著更高的临床疗效，并未出现明显增加的不良事件。
How strong is the evidence for Chinese yam?
The strongest finding for Chinese yam carries evidence grade A — strong evidence. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Chinese yam safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Chinese yam in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Chinese yam interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Chinese yam in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
Is Chinese yam 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 Efficacy and safety of traditional Chinese medicine decoction as an adjuvant treatment for diabetic nephropathy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. literature abstract metadata
- T2 An Update on the Nutritional and Therapeutic Potential of Dioscorea oppositifolia. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Effects of Dioscorea oppositifolia L. on growth performance, biochemical indicators, immunity, and intestinal health of weaned piglets. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Diosgenin alleviates hepatic fibrosis via PI3K/Akt/mTOR mediated fatty acid metabolic reprogramming and NF-κB activation. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Dioscorea oppositifolia L. Attenuates Weaning-Induced Intestinal Injury by Regulating Oxidative Stress and Apoptosis in Piglets. literature abstract metadata