Wild yam has both medicinal and edible properties. It contains a wide range of essential nutrients and is rich in trace elements, as well as dietary fiber that is essential for human health. It is beneficial for improving symptoms of indigestion and chronic constipation, especially suitable for the elderly, pregnant women, and bedridden individuals.
Medicinal Parts of Wild Yam
The entire plant can be used for medicinal purposes. It has the functions of dispelling wind and dampness, promoting blood circulation, and stopping leukorrhea. It is mainly used to treat chronic bronchitis, rheumatic pain, diarrhea, dysentery, mastitis, edema, irregular menstruation, postpartum blood stasis pain, rectal bleeding, epistaxis, scrofula, bone fracture, bruises, knife wounds, rabies bites, abscesses, pustular acne, and snake bites.
Medicinal Uses of Wild Yam
1. Dispelling wind and clearing heat
The entire plant of wild yam can be used medicinally. Its main function is to dispel wind, clear heat, and promote blood circulation. It is often used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat bronchitis, rheumatic pain, edema, and other diseases. It can be taken internally after decoction or used externally.
2. Stopping bleeding and detoxification
Wild yam has a good effect in stopping bleeding. When people have uncontrollable bleeding due to accidents, they can directly crush wild yam and apply it to the injured area to achieve a good hemostatic effect. It can also be used to treat snake bites. The method of use is the same as mentioned above, and it should be changed once a day to quickly eliminate toxins from the body.
