Diosgenin:Nitogenin.:Introduction and Its Benefit Applications.
Contents:
- Chemical Info:Diosgenin.
- Introduction:Diosgenin.
- Diosgenin Natural sources.
- Common Benefits of Diosgenin.
- Diosgenin Safety and Toxicity.
- Research Update:Diosgenin.
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.
last edit date:11th,Mar.2010.
- Name:Diosgenin:Nitogenin
- Serie No:Pure12.
- Specifications:98%HPLC.
- INCI Name:N/A
- EINECS/ELINCS No.:208-134-3
- CAS:512-04-9
- Chem/IUPAC Name:(3beta,25R)-spirost-5-en-3-ol.





