Chinese herbal medicine wild yam has a long history of use in folk medicine. It has the effects of dispelling wind and dampness, promoting blood circulation, and can be used to treat various diseases. It is a multi-purpose plant that combines food, medicine, greening, and ornamental purposes.
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Wild yam fruit is 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 fruit is rich in nutrients and has a sweet taste, making it suitable for the development of health drinks.
Wild yam in Chinese herbal medicine has the characteristics of cold resistance, drought resistance, shade tolerance, barren resistance, and water resistance. Even if planted in sand or gaps between stone slabs where no grass grows, it will grow vigorously and lushly;
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, a strong fragrance can be smelled, which is fragrant and delightful, hence the name "fragrance all over the ground".
Wild yam has a small area of artificial cultivation and low yield, mainly from natural growth. It has great potential for increasing production. Wild yam can also be used for fruit cultivation and is suitable for intercropping in orchards, turning traditional single-season orchards into double-season orchards.
Wild yam reproduction is very easy. In practical production, it is often propagated by cuttings. The best period for cutting propagation is generally from early March to early April when the temperature rises. Take 1-year-old branches, about 10-15 centimeters long, and the cutting substrate is not limited, fine sand or loam can be used.
During the seedling period of wild yam, attention should be paid to watering and weeding. It has strong resistance to adversity and is suitable for extensive management. There is no need to frequently replace or regularly prune after planting.
