Details of Plants:Dioscorea alata

Plant details Family: Dioscoreaceae Phytochemicals Alkaloid Allantoin Dioscin Dioscorin Diosgenin Flavonoids Flavonol Hydrogen Cyanide Oxalates Phenol Phenolics Phytates/Phytic Acid Saponin Tannins	NE-statewise availability Sikkim Vernacular Name Manipur: Haa
Ailments cured Gonorrhea Hypertension	Plant parts used and methods Leaves: Extract taken orally
Plant References Meetei. S. Y; Singh. P. K; Survey for Medicinal Plants of Thoubal District, Manipur. Flora and Fauna 13 (2) 355-358, 2007. Phytochemical References Kaur, B; et al. Current Highlights on Biochemical And Pharmacological Profile Of Dioscorea alata: A Review. Plant Archives 21.1: 552-559, 2021.