The Effect of <i>Dioscoreae Rhizoma</i> on Gastrointestinal Function: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: Dioscoreae Rhizoma, commonly known as yam, has long been used in East Asia as a medicinal food for gastrointestinal (GI) health. This systematic review aimed to assess the GI-related benefits of Dioscoreae Rhizoma by synthesizing findings from both human clinical trials and in vivo experimental studies. Methods: A structured search of eight major databases-including PubMed, EMBASE, and Web of Science-was conducted through April 2025. This systematic review includes both human and in vivo animal studies that investigated the effects of Dioscoreae Rhizoma on gastrointestinal function. Studies such as in vitro experiments, non-original articles and studies involving multi-herbal formulations were excluded. Risk of bias was assessed wit

SUBMITTER: Lee JH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12472200 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature