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Dioscorea elephantipes
Plante à caudex Maître des masses d'Afrique du Sud avec des tiges rampantes, plante alimentaire et médicale traditionnelle des Khoikhoi.
Dioscorea elephantipes, a caudiciform plant native to South Africa, has traditional use as a famine food and digestive aid among the Khoikhoi people. Its tuber contains diosgenin, steroidal saponins, and polysaccharides, which contribute to its anti-inflammatory and digestive-support properties. Modern evidence is limited (Level C), but preliminary studies suggest potential for gastrointestinal health.
Diosgenin and steroidal saponins in Dioscorea elephantipes may modulate inflammatory pathways by inhibiting cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) and nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) activation, reducing pro-inflammatory cytokine production. The polysaccharides and tannins provide prebiotic effects and astringent actions, supporting digestive mucosal integrity. Additionally, saponins may enhance bile acid binding and cholesterol excretion, contributing to digestive and metabolic benefits.
Plante à caudex Maître des masses d'Afrique du Sud avec des tiges rampantes, plante alimentaire et médicale traditionnelle des Khoikhoi.
Dioscorea elephantipes, a caudiciform plant native to South Africa, has traditional use as a famine food and digestive aid among the Khoikhoi people. Its tuber contains diosgenin, steroidal saponins, and polysaccharides, which contribute to its anti-inflammatory and digestive-support properties. Modern evidence is limited (Level C), but preliminary studies suggest potential for gastrointestinal health.
Diosgenin and steroidal saponins in Dioscorea elephantipes may modulate inflammatory pathways by inhibiting cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) and nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) activation, reducing pro-inflammatory cytokine production. The polysaccharides and tannins provide prebiotic effects and astringent actions, supporting digestive mucosal integrity. Additionally, saponins may enhance bile acid binding and cholesterol excretion, contributing to digestive and metabolic benefits.