The traditional Chinese medicine wild yam has a long history of use in folk medicine. It has the functions of dispelling wind and dampness, promoting blood circulation, and can be used to treat various diseases. It is a multi-purpose plant that can be used for food, medicine, greening, and ornamental purposes.
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Wild yam fruits are rich in anti-aging vitamin C, mineral elements such as magnesium and zinc, and essential amino acids such as tryptophan and leucine. Therefore, wild yam fruits are rich in nutrients and have a sweet taste, making them suitable for developing health drinks.
Wild yam has the characteristics of cold resistance, drought resistance, shade tolerance, barren resistance, and water resistance. Even if planted in sandy or stone crevices where no plants can grow, it will grow luxuriantly and lush green.
Wild yam is harvested during the fruit ripening period (June to October) after the Dragon Boat Festival. Even if it is more than 20 meters away from the wild yam, the fragrance can still be smelled, making it fragrant and pleasant, hence the name "fragrant all over the ground".
The cultivated area of wild yam is small and the yield is low, mainly relying on natural growth. It has great potential for increasing production. Wild yam can also be cultivated as a fruit, suitable for intercropping in orchards, transforming traditional single-season orchards into dual-season orchards.
Wild yam is very easy to propagate and is commonly propagated by cuttings. The best time for cutting propagation is generally from early March to early April when the temperature rises. Take 1-year-old branches, 10-15 centimeters long, and the cutting substrate can be sandy soil or loam.
During the seedling stage 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.
