Diosgenin:Nitogenin.:Introduction and Its Benefit Applications.

Applications and Properties:

Applications:

Chronic fatigue
Loss of appetite
Leukorrhea,Immune deficiency
Overall weakness and coldness in extremities
Diarrhea,Anti-Aging
Enhanced mood, energy, and memory
Improved immune system
Boosted sex drive (especially in women)

Properties:

Diosgenin, a steroid sapogenin, is the product of hydrolysis by acids, strong bases, or enzymes of saponins, extracted from the tubers of Dioscorea wild yam. The sugar-free, aglycone, diosgenin is used for the commercial synthesis of progesterone, cortisone, and other steroid products.

Safety and Toxicity:

Acute Toxicity: LD50-Lethal dose,50 percent kill.Oral.Rodent-rat.>8 gm(8000mg)/kg.Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value.

Reference:

1.Diosgenin:Nitogenin.:Introduction and Its Benefit Applications.

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♣ last edit date:28th,Oct.2010.