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Is Dioscorea Mexicana Root Extract vegetarian?

Dioscorea Mexicana Root Extract

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Dioscorea Mexicana Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Mexican wild yam, Dioscorea mexicana, Dioscoreaceae, historically important as a source of diosgenin for steroid hormone synthesis.

INCI name Dioscorea Mexicana Root Extract
CosIng ID 55942
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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