Dioscorea Polystachya vs Acacia

A different species of Chinese yam used similarly to Dioscorea opposita in TCM for digestive and lung tonic purposes. Commonly eaten as a food in Japan and China.

An African tree producing gum arabic, one of the oldest and most widely used natural gums with prebiotic properties.

diosgenin, allantoin, starch, mucilage

Arabinogalactan, Polysaccharides, Glycoproteins, Tannins

Tonify spleen and lungs, Stabilize kidney essence, Nutritive food medicine, Digestive support

Sore throat, Digestive support, Wound healing, Diarrhea

Digestive tonic, Antidiabetic, Prebiotic, Nutritive

Prebiotic, Demulcent, Dietary fiber source, Encapsulation agent

As food freely; 15-30g dried as decoction daily

5-30g gum arabic powder daily

No significant contraindications

Asthma (inhaled powder), Bowel obstruction

Bloating if overdone

Bloating, Gas, Loose stools