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Wild Yam Extract (Dioscorea spp.) – Total Saponins 10–40%

Dioscorea spp. (D. nipponica, D. zingiberensis, D. villosa) · Dioscoreaceae

Marker compound
Total saponins
Standardisation
10–40% (Gravimetric)
Assay method
Gravimetric
Plant part
Rhizome
Origin
China, Mexico, United States

Wild Yam Extract (Dioscorea spp.) – Total Saponins 10–40%

Wild Yam extract is produced from the rhizome of Dioscorea spp. (Dioscoreaceae family) and supplied as a standardized extract powder, standardized to Total saponins. Available grades: 10%, 20%, 40%. Typical sourcing: China, Mexico, United States. For B2B formulation in nutraceuticals & supplements.

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Specifications

Botanical name Dioscorea spp. (D. nipponica, D. zingiberensis, D. villosa)
Common names Wild yam
Plant family / part Dioscoreaceae / Rhizome
Marker compound Total saponins
Phytochemical class Terpenoids › Saponins (mixed)
Available grades 10%, 20%, 40%
Made-to-order grades 20% (produced on request; confirm lead time)
Assay method Gravimetric
Pharmacopoeia & standards USP, Chinese Pharmacopoeia
Form Standardized Extract
Origin China, Mexico, United States
Pack sizes Sample (50 g), 250 g, 1 Kg, 5 Kg, 25 Kg
Shelf life & storage Typically 24 months in sealed original packaging; store cool, dry and away from light

Formulation focus

  • Men's Health
  • Women's Health

Industries

Nutraceuticals & Supplements

Traditional systems: Traditional Chinese Medicine, North American herbal tradition

Documentation

The Technical Data Sheet and Safety Data Sheet (GHS format) can be downloaded from this page; the batch Certificate of Analysis is supplied on request. Confirm the assay method (HPLC, UV or gravimetric) on the CoA, as results differ between methods.

For B2B formulation and research use. Statements have not been evaluated by the FDA or other regulators; this ingredient is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.