Crude Drug: Yeast
Biological Source Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Family Saccharomycetaceae
Official used part Dried yeast
Major Marker Constituent B vitamins; proteins
Constituentclass Nutrients/enzymes
Pharmacognostic traditional use Nutritional and fermentation uses
Drug Type Whole culture
Scientific Name Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Category Biological drugs
Source Type Natural crude drug
Databasescope Pharmacognosy / Crude Drug Database
Educational Note Educational pharmacognosy reference; therapeutic claims and regulatory status should be verified against current authoritative sources.