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Herb Information
Dioscorea bulbifera
Name
Yam
Biological Name

Dioscorea bulbifera
Dioscoreaceae
Other Names
Yam, Varahikand, Gendhi, Zamin-kand Kachil, Nooran
Parts Used
Dried aerial parts and seeds
Remedies For

CAUTION: Glucoside in the plant is poisonous; creates excess mucus and congestion. Only use with the advice AND UNDER THE SUPERVISION of an Ayurvedic specialist.

Action

antispasmodic, analgesic, aphrodisiac, diuretic, rejuvenative, tonic.

Uses

abdominal pain and cramps
colic
dysentery
diarrhea
impotency
increases semen, milk, and other hormonal secretions
senility
hemorrhoids
hormonal deficiency
hysteria
infertility
nervous excitability
syphilis
to gain weight
Description

Found in India.
Dosage

Decoction, milk decoction, powder, bolus, candy.
Safety

CAUTION: Glucoside in the plant is poisonous; creates excess mucus and congestion. Only use with the advice AND UNDER THE SUPERVISION of an Ayurvedic specialist.
 
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