What Are the Benefits and Functions of Rhizoma Dioscoreae?

Yam is a food that frequently appears on the dining table in daily life. It is not only a vegetable but also a traditional Chinese medicinal material, which can exert good pharmacological effects on the human body. However, there are various types of yams, and the most common one is Tiegun yam, which is also known as Huai yam. Today's article specifically explains the benefits and effects of Huai yam on the human body.

Yam contains substances such as amylase and polyphenol oxidase, which are beneficial for the spleen and stomach's digestive and absorptive functions. It is a medicinal and edible product that can tonify the spleen and stomach. It can be consumed regardless of whether there is a deficiency of spleen yang or stomach yin. Clinically, it is often used together with gastrointestinal medicine to treat conditions such as spleen and stomach weakness, loss of appetite, fatigue, and diarrhea.

Yam contains various nutrients that can strengthen the body and nourish the kidneys and essence. It can be used to treat conditions such as kidney deficiency, spermatorrhea, excessive vaginal discharge in women, and frequent urination.

Yam contains saponins and mucilage, which have lubricating and moisturizing effects. Therefore, it can benefit the lung qi, nourish the lung yin, and treat chronic cough due to lung deficiency.

Yam contains mucinous proteins that can lower blood sugar, which can be used to treat diabetes and is an excellent dietary therapy for diabetics.

Yam contains a large amount of mucinous proteins, vitamins, and trace elements, which can effectively prevent the deposition of blood lipids on the vascular wall, prevent cardiovascular diseases, and achieve the effects of improving mental clarity, calming the nerves, and prolonging lifespan.

The polysaccharides in Huai yam can enhance the immune capacity of cells and restore the function of inhibited cells.