Wild yam, also known as yam soak in Chinese medicine, is very small in size and can be picked up with two fingers. It is round in shape and has a red appearance. It has the effect of stopping bleeding and detoxification, and has good health benefits for the human body!
【Nutritional Value of Wild Yam】
Wild yam has green color when young and light red color when mature. It is fragrant and sweet like honey. As a nutritious health fruit, it can be eaten fresh or processed into dried fruits.
Data show that its protein content is higher than figs, and the composition of amino acids in the protein is more reasonable. Among them, the content of 3 anti-fatigue branched-chain amino acids accounts for about 29% of the total amino acids, which has good health benefits for the human body.
Its dietary fiber, carbohydrates, and carotene content are higher than apples, cherries, and oranges, making it a fruit with rich nutritional content.
Wild yam is harvested from June to October when the fruit is ripe. Even if it is more than 20 meters away from the wild yam, it can still be smelled with a strong fragrance, which is called "full of fragrance".
The price of wild yam is around 20-35 yuan per kilogram, and it is also sold for 90 yuan per kilogram on shopping websites. The fruit can be used to make jam, juice, etc.
【Benefits and Effects of Wild Yam】
1. Expelling wind and clearing heat
The whole wild yam plant can be used as medicine. Expelling wind, clearing heat, and promoting blood circulation are its most important effects. In traditional Chinese medicine, it is often used in the treatment of various diseases such as irritable bronchitis, rheumatism, bone pain, and edema. It can be decocted for internal use or applied externally.
2. Stopping bleeding and detoxification
Wild yam has a good effect of stopping bleeding. When people have uncontrollable bleeding due to accidents, they can directly crush the wild yam and apply it to the injured area, which can effectively stop bleeding.
It can also be used for the treatment of snake bites. The method of use is the same as above, and it should be changed once a day, which can quickly eliminate toxins in the body.
3. Energy supplement
Wild yam can also be directly consumed by humans, providing a variety of vitamins and trace elements, which can meet the body's needs for various nutrients.
【Cultivation Methods of Wild Yam】
Wild yam has the characteristics of cold resistance, drought resistance, shade tolerance, barren tolerance, and water tolerance. Even if it is planted in sandy or stone crevices where no grass grows, it will grow vigorously and lush green.
Wild yam is harvested from June to October when the fruit is ripe. Even if it is more than 20 meters away from the wild yam, it can still be smelled with a strong fragrance, which is called "full of fragrance".
The cultivated area of wild yam is small and the yield is low, mainly from natural growth. It has great potential for increasing production. Wild yam can also be cultivated as a fruit, suitable for intercropping in orchards, making traditional single-season orchards become double-season orchards.
Wild yam is very easy to propagate, and it is often propagated by cuttings in actual production. The best time for cutting propagation is from early March to early April when the temperature rises. Take 1-year-old branches, 10-15 centimeters long, and the cutting medium can be fine sand or loam.
During the seedling period of wild yam, attention should be paid to watering and weeding. It has strong resistance to adversity and is suitable for extensive management. After planting, there is no need to frequently replace or regularly prune artificially.
