Caucasian dioscorea, the use of which is currently limited due to its small distribution area and slow recovery, contains glycoalkaloids and steroid saponins in sufficient quantities. These are the same substances that are components of some drugs. They are also steroid hormones. Some of them are produced by the endocrine glands of humans and mammals, and the other refers to the sex hormones of women. At one time, their healing properties were revealed. Immediately after this, hormones from the glands of slaughter cattle began to be received. But since they are very small, it was necessary to process a huge number of them. Then they began to look for other ways. It turned out that compounds that can serve as the basis for the synthesis of corticosteroids contain Caucasian dioscorea. In folk medicine, however, its use is still more common than in official medicine. As a therapeutic raw material, rhizomes are used. Collect them throughout the growing season - from April to October.
Dioscorea Caucasian: tincture , tablets
Over time, however, it turned out that the rhizomes of the plant do not contain so much diosgenin to get hormonal preparations from them. This is also irrational due to the fact that the raw material base of the Caucasian dioscorea is limited. But on the other hand, the sum of saponins in the form of the Diosponin preparation found other uses. These pills began to be used to treat atherosclerosis. Studies have shown that the drug significantly reduces blood cholesterol, acts as a hypotensive agent.
Also, the Diosponin medication prevents the deposition of lipoids in the aorta. Later, in order to satisfy the need for the drug, its analogue was launched. This medicine is "Polisponin", which is the sum of water-soluble saponins from Nippon dioscorea. This drug is also used to treat atherosclerosis. Natural tincture of Caucasian dioscorea is also produced. It is used not only for atherosclerosis, but also for heart attacks, strokes, to improve heart function, to prevent the formation of cancer cells in conditions of increased radiation.
Dioscorea Caucasian. Use for diseases of the stomach and intestines
There is evidence that dioscorea drugs are effective in the treatment of chronic gastritis. An old recipe is known, which was used to strengthen the stomach and intestines, relieve its inflammation, and also protect the kidneys. To do this, along with the rhizome, the plants boiled thin rice gruel and ate it.
Dioscorea Caucasian. Use
as an external agentDry rhizome of the plant is ground and applied to damaged areas during frostbite. The same tool only in conjunction with crushed castor oil seeds perfectly helps with furunculosis.
Dioscorea Caucasian. Precautions
In no case should you exceed the dosage indicated in the instructions for the drug. To establish the susceptibility of the body to it, the first week is better to use half of the required volume. If necessary, the dose can be increased to the maximum acceptable. You also need to remember that dioscorea preparations should be drunk only after eating, as they irritate the intestines and stomach. As a rule, if the dosage is observed, there are no side effects. But when it is exceeded, occasionally there may be a violation of the heart, increased pressure, the appearance of edema.