Wild yam, a woody creeping vine plant of the Moraceae family, is a traditional Chinese herb known for its ability to clear heat and dampness, promote blood circulation, and detoxify and reduce swelling. So what is the nutritional value of wild yam?
1. Wind dispelling and temperature reducing
Wild yam can be used in its entirety for medicinal purposes, and its most important effect is the ability to dispel wind, reduce temperature, and promote blood circulation. In traditional Chinese medicine, it is often used to treat various diseases such as bronchitis, rheumatism, and edema. It can be taken orally after decoction or applied externally.
2. Hemostasis and detoxification
Wild yam has excellent hemostatic effects. When someone has a bleeding wound that won't stop, crushing wild yam and applying it directly to the injured area can effectively stop the bleeding.
It can also be used to treat snake bites. The method is the same as above, and the dressing should be changed once a day to quickly eliminate toxins from the body.
3. Energy supplementation
Wild yam can also be consumed directly, providing the human body with various vitamins and trace elements, meeting the body's needs for multiple nutrients.
