Dioscorea, Biological sources, morphology, chemical constituents, adulterants and uses + MCQ
Ginseng, Dioscorea and Sarsaparilla are belong to class of tetracyclic triterpenoid saponin. Dioscorea Synonyms :- Yam, Rheumatism root Biological source :- Dioscorea consists of dried rhizome of various species of Dioscorea deltoidea (6-7%Diosgenin), Dioscorea Composite ( 4-5% Diosgenin), Dioscorea Floribunda […]