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Diosgenin is a natural steroid found in plants in the dioscoreaceae family and is commonly used in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. As a raw material for synthetic hormone drugs such as contraceptives and anti-inflammatory drugs, it has important medicinal value. In addition, it also has anti-oxidation, cholesterol reduction, anti-tumor and other health functions. Because of these characteristics, diosgenin has wide application and deep research value in many fields. Dioscorea zingiberensis is a monocotyledonous twining vine. Its roots and stems contain diosgenin, which is the main raw material for the synthesis of steroid hormones. Diosgenin is an important raw material for the synthesis of steroids, progesterone and testosterone. In addition, diosgenin is also widely used in pharmaceutical and chemical industries, crop protection and aquaculture.

Diosgenin (Diosgenin) comes from the rhizomes of the monocotyledonous twining vine of Diosgenaceae family, such as yam, ginger, xanthium, and diosgenin. It is an important basic raw material for the production of hydrocortisone, prednisone, norethisterone, Furogenin, dexamethasone and other steroidal drugs.

Pharmacological effects: Studies have shown that diosgenin has anti-oxidation, anti-vascular calcification, anti-tumor, anti-inflammation, anti-allergy, anti-viral and anti-shock effects.

Chemical properties: Diosgenin is flake or acicular crystal. Melting point 204-207℃. Soluble in gasoline, ethanol, chloroform and other organic solvents, insoluble in water. Diosgenin in yam slime is an important medical raw material, which is called medicinal gold in the medical field. Diosgenin can be converted into diosgenin after fermentation to remove the sugar group, and its ability of anti-inflammation, lowering serum cholesterol, improving gastrointestinal function and secreting serum IgG antibody can be greatly improved.

Use: This product is an important steroid saponin, is an important raw material of semi-synthetic steroid compounds. Pregnenedionol was prepared by ring-opening, oxidation, hydrolysis and elimination of diosgenin. Dehydroepiandrosterone can be prepared by oximation, rearrangement and hydrolysis. These intermediates are of great value in drug production.
Diosgenin is the precursor of synthetic steroid hormone drugs, used in the synthesis of hydrocortisone, prednisone, norethisterone, Fuxin, dexamethasone and other steroid drugs.

China's diosgenin exports 545.3 tons in 2017, China's diosgenin exports 562.5 tons in 2018, China's diosgenin exports 580.8 tons in 2019, China's diosgenin exports 600.6 tons in 2020, and China's diosgenin exports 310.0 tons in the first half of 2021. In terms of market demand, the demand for diosgenin at home and abroad continues to grow. With the aging of the population and the improvement of health awareness, the demand for diosgenin in the field of medicine is particularly strong. In the field of cosmetics and food, diosgenin has attracted wide attention due to its unique biological activity and safety, and the market demand is also on the rise. In the international market, with consumers' preference for natural and environmentally friendly products, the demand for diosgenin has also shown a strong growth trend.