Wild sweet potato, also known as yam bubble, is a plant of the Moraceae family and Ficus genus. It has strong climbing ability and has the effects of clearing heat and dampness, promoting blood circulation, activating collaterals, detoxifying, and reducing swelling. Wild sweet potato can treat jaundice and is distributed in Hunan, Guangxi, Yunnan, and other places. It can be eaten and used as medicine. So how do we grow the sweet and crispy wild sweet potato?
Wild sweet potato has the characteristics of cold resistance, drought resistance, shade tolerance, poor soil resistance, and water resistance. Even if it is planted in sandy soil or gaps between stones where no grass can grow, it will grow vigorously and lushly, full of greenery.
During the ripening period of the fruit (June to October) after the Dragon Boat Festival, it can be harvested. Even if it is more than 20 meters away from the wild sweet potato, a strong and pleasant fragrance can still be smelled, hence the name "fragrance all over the ground".
The artificially cultivated area of wild sweet potato is small, and the yield is low. It mainly comes from natural growth. It has great potential for increasing production. Wild sweet potato can also be used for fruit cultivation and is suitable for intercropping in orchards, turning traditional single-season orchards into double-season orchards.
Wild sweet potato is very easy to propagate. In practical production, cutting propagation is often used. The best period for cutting propagation is from early March to early April when the temperature rises. Cut 1-year-old branches, about 10-15 centimeters long, and the cutting matrix is not limited, fine sand or loam can be used.
During the seedling stage, attention should be paid to watering and removing weeds. It has strong resistance to adversity and is suitable for extensive management. After planting, there is no need to frequently change or regularly prune artificially.
1. Promote blood circulation and activate collaterals
The whole plant of wild sweet potato can be used as medicine. Its vine is called "sweet potato vine". Its important effects are dispelling wind, removing heat, promoting blood circulation, and activating collaterals. In traditional Chinese medicine, it is often used to treat irritated bronchitis, rheumatism, edema, and other diseases. It can be decocted for internal use or applied externally.
2. Stop bleeding and detoxify
Wild sweet potato has good hemostatic effects. When people accidentally get injured and have bleeding that won't stop, crushing wild sweet potato and applying it to the injured area directly can effectively stop the bleeding.
In addition, it can also be used to treat snake bites. The method of use is the same as above, and it needs to be changed once a day, which can quickly eliminate toxins in the body.
3. For ornamental purposes
In addition to being used as medicine, wild sweet potato can also be used for ornamental purposes. It can be made into hanging pots or directly planted in some garden scenic spots. Its stems and vines are lush green and elegant, giving a feeling of countless green silk ribbons hanging down when fully grown.
Wild sweet potato can also be directly consumed by humans. It can provide various vitamins and trace elements to the body, meeting the body's needs for various nutrients.
