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Diosgenin, a Steroid Saponin Constituent of Yams and Fenugreek: Emerging Evidence for Applications in Medicine

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Jayadev Raju and Chinthalapally V. Rao

Submitted: 10 February 2011 Published: 18 January 2012

DOI: 10.5772/26700

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Bioactive Compounds in Phytomedicine

Edited by Iraj Rasooli

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Written By

Jayadev Raju and Chinthalapally V. Rao

Submitted: 10 February 2011 Published: 18 January 2012