Wild Yam has both medicinal and food uses. The cultivated area of wild yam is small and the yield is low, mainly sourced from natural growth. The nutrients contained in wild yam and the appearance of wild yam are as follows:
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Nutritional Benefits of Wild Yam
Wild yam has high nutritional value, with complete main nutrients and rich trace elements, while also containing dietary fiber essential for human health;
Dietary fiber can promote intestinal peristalsis, improve symptoms of indigestion and chronic constipation, especially suitable for the elderly, pregnant women, and long-term bedridden individuals.
In particular, the composition of amino acids in its protein is more reasonable, indicating that its protein has higher nutritional value. Among them, the content of three anti-fatigue branched-chain amino acids accounts for 29.08% of the total amino acids, which has a good health-preserving effect on the human body.
Medicinal Parts of Wild Yam
Medicinal functions of the whole plant: dispelling wind and dampness, promoting blood circulation, stopping leukorrhea. Medicinal treatment: chronic bronchitis, rheumatism, diarrhea, dysentery, mastitis, edema, irregular menstruation, postpartum blood stasis;
hematochezia, epistaxis, scrofula, orthopedics, bruising, knife wounds, rabid dog bites, abscesses, pustular acne, snake bites.
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Medicinal Use of Wild Yam
1. Dispelling Wind and Clearing Heat
The whole plant of wild yam can be used as medicine. Its most important effect is dispelling wind, clearing heat, promoting blood circulation, and activating collaterals. In traditional Chinese medicine, it is often used to treat conditions such as irritable bronchitis, rheumatism, bone pain, and edema. It can be decocted for internal use or applied externally.
2. Hemostasis and Detoxification
Wild yam has good hemostatic effect. When bleeding does not stop due to accidental injury, it can be directly crushed and applied to the injured area to achieve good hemostatic effect;
In addition, it can also be used for the treatment of snake bites. The usage method is the same as above, changing it once a day, which can quickly eliminate toxins in the body.
