The wild sweet potato looks like a loquat and is very rich in nutrients. It is a versatile plant that combines food, medicine, ornamental, and greening functions. In addition, wild sweet potatoes are rich in various nutrients and have good health benefits for our bodies!
【Nutritional Analysis of Wild Sweet Potatoes】
The young fruit of the wild sweet potato is green, while the mature fruit is pale red and fragrant. As a nutritious and healthy fruit, it can be eaten fresh or processed into dried fruit.
Wild sweet potatoes have high nutritional value, with complete main nutrients and rich trace elements. They also contain dietary fiber, which is essential for human health. Dietary fiber can promote bowel movement and improve symptoms of indigestion and chronic constipation, making it especially suitable for the elderly, pregnant women, and bedridden individuals.
According to data, the protein content of fresh wild sweet potatoes is higher than that of figs, and the types of amino acids in the protein are more reasonable. About 29% of the total amino acids are composed of three anti-fatigue branched-chain amino acids, which have good health benefits for the human body.
The content of dietary fiber, carbohydrates, and carotene is higher than that of apples, cherries, and citrus fruits. It is indeed a fruit with rich nutritional content.
【Medicinal Value of Wild Sweet Potatoes】
The entire wild sweet potato plant can be used as medicine. Its most important effects are dispelling wind, removing heat, promoting blood circulation, and regulating menstruation. In traditional Chinese medicine, it is often used to treat various diseases such as irritable bronchitis, rheumatism, bone pain, and edema. It can be taken internally after decoction or used externally.
Wild sweet potatoes have excellent hemostatic effects. When people have uncontrollable bleeding due to accidents, they can directly crush the wild sweet potato and apply it to the injured area to achieve a good hemostatic effect.
They can also be used to treat snake bites. The method is the same as above, and it should be changed once a day to quickly eliminate toxins in the body.
Wild sweet potatoes can also be directly consumed by humans, providing a variety of vitamins and trace elements to meet the body's needs for various nutrients.
