Dioscorea pseudojaponica
Dioscorea pseudojaponica, commonly known as Japanese yam, is a versatile medicinal plant valued in traditional East Asian medicine. Renowned for its nutritional properties and bioactive compounds, it is frequently utilized to support digestive health, reduce inflammation, and promote overall vitality, offering a natural approach to holistic wellness and healing.
- Scientific name: Dioscorea pseudojaponica
- Family: Dioscoreaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Dioscoreales. Finally, it is a member of the family Dioscoreaceae and falls under the genus Dioscorea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Dioscoreales | WCVP |
| Family | Dioscoreaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Dioscorea | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Dioscorea pseudojaponica, is known by various names depending on the region and language. In Chinese, it is commonly referred to as 假薯蓣 (Jiǎ shǔ yù), while in Japanese, it is known as 偽ジャポニカヤムイモ (Gi-japonika yamuimo).| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range concentrated within the eastern regions of Asia. It is primarily found in the southeastern parts of China, where it thrives in local ecosystems. Additionally, its distribution extends to the Nansei-shotō islands, which are part of the broader Eastern Asian landscape. The species can also be located across the island of Taiwan. Collectively, these areas define the natural habitat where this medicinal plant grows.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
Activities
Dioscorea pseudojaponica has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Osteogenic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Osteogenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Dioscorea pseudojaponica has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancers, cardiovascular diseases, menopause, osteoporosis.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cardiovascular diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| menopause | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| osteoporosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |