Chinese yam
Dioscorea oppositifolia
Dioscorea oppositifolia，一种传统上在中国医学中使用的植物，因其潜在的治疗作用而闻名。研究表明它作为糖尿病肾病辅助治疗的临床疗效显著高于单独使用西方医学，且未见明显不良反应。科学证据还表明，该植物中的化合物，特别是迪奥根因，可能通过抑制HSC激活和调节PI3K/Akt/mTOR通路来减轻肝纤维化。该植物具有抗氧化、抗炎、降血糖、抗癌和抗菌作用；然而，仍需进一步研究以确认这些发现。此外，用Dioscorea oppositifolia补充饮食已被证明可以改善断奶猪的肠道抗氧化性能，并调节炎症和凋亡途径。
- 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
- The use of traditional Chinese medicine decoction as an adjunctive treatment for diabetic nephropathy showed significantly higher clinical efficacy compared to western medicine alone, without a significant increase in adverse events.
- 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: The use of traditional Chinese medicine decoction as an adjunctive treatment for diabetic nephropathy showed significantly higher clinical efficacy compared to western medicine alone, without a significant increase in adverse events.
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