People often call it "wild sweet potato bubble". It has many branches, grows fast, and has strong climbing ability. The fruit of wild sweet potato is fragrant and delightful. Not only is it delicious, but it is also rich in nutrients.
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Distribution of wild sweet potato
It is found in Zhangjiajie, Hunan (Sangzhi), Changde, Hunan, Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Hunan (Longshan), Hubei (Nanzhang, Shiyan, west of Yichang), Guangxi (Damaoshan); Guizhou (Qianxi County, Qiannan Prefecture, Nayong, Zunyi, Qiandongnan Prefecture, Shiqian, Liupanshui), Yunnan, Tibet (southeastern part), Chongqing; Sichuan (Dazhou, Luzhou, Suining, Mianyang, Nanchong, Yibin, Bazhong, Liangshan, Pingshan, Leshan, Anyue, etc.), Gansu, and southern Shaanxi.
Nutritional components of wild sweet potato
Wild sweet potato contains protein, dietary fiber, potassium, sodium, calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc, copper, phosphorus, selenium, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin E, ascorbic acid, etc.
It is also rich in 17 amino acids, such as lysine, leucine, isoleucine, etc.
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Medicinal uses of wild sweet potato
1. Anti-fatigue
Wild sweet potato is rich in amino acids, especially leucine and isoleucine, which have anti-fatigue effects and can relieve sub-health conditions.
2. Improving constipation
Wild sweet potato contains abundant dietary fiber, which can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis and improve indigestion and constipation.
3. Treating inflammation
Wild sweet potato contains riboflavin, which can prevent and treat inflammation in the mouth, eyes, and external genitalia, such as angular cheilitis, lip inflammation, tongue inflammation, conjunctivitis, and scrotal inflammation.
