Diodella scandens

Diodella scandens, also known as the climbing dioscorea, is a type of vine native to tropical Africa with edible tubers.

The plant is traditionally used in folk medicine for its medicinal properties, which include anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant effects.

The health benefits of Diodella scandens include reducing fever, treating wounds, and aiding in the management of diabetes and other metabolic disorders.

In herbal preparations, the tubers are typically dried and then ground into a powder or made into a decoction for consumption.