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Is Dioscorea Polystachya Extract vegetarian?

Dioscorea Polystachya Extract

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Dioscorea Polystachya Extract is an extract of the whole plant of Chinese yam, Dioscorea polystachya, a tuber-forming plant of the family Dioscoreaceae.

Also known as Chinese Yam Extract
INCI name Dioscorea Polystachya Extract
CosIng ID 83704
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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