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Is Dioscorea Oppositifolia Root Extract vegetarian?

Dioscorea Oppositifolia Root Extract

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Dioscorea Oppositifolia (Wild Yam) Root Extract is the extract of the roots of Dioscorea oppositifolia, a yam species in the family Dioscoreaceae.

Also known as Wild Yam (Dioscorea Opposita) Root Extract
INCI name Dioscorea Oppositifolia Root Extract
CosIng ID 93777
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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