Hemp yam, also known as Sichuan bayberry, Bayberry, White Bayberry, White Hemp, White Flower Bayberry, etc., is a commonly used Chinese herb. It belongs to the genus Bayberry in the lily family and is a perennial herb. Hemp yam grows mainly in Sichuan, Yunnan, Guizhou, Hunan and Guangxi in China.

Hemp yam has many effects, it can clear away heat and resolve phlegm, moisten the lungs and stop coughing, open the stomach and strengthen the spleen, benefit the vital energy and promote the production of fluids, nourish the yin and lower the fire, and so on. Therefore, it is widely used in the field of Chinese medicine. Below we will introduce how to use hemp yam.

How to use Hemp Yam?

1. How to make water with hemp yam

Wash hemp yam, cut it into slices with a knife, then put it into a cup, add the right amount of boiling water, and let it stand for a few moments before drinking. If you want to increase the taste, you can add some honey or goji berries.

2. How to cook hemp yam in soup

Wash hemp yam, cut it into small pieces, then put it into a pot, add the right amount of water, bring it to a boil and then turn to a low fire to cook for about 20 minutes. Finally add some rock sugar or goji berries and drink.

3. Hemp yam stew method

Wash hemp yam, cut into small pieces, and then put it into the pot with pork, add the right amount of water, bring to a boil and then turn to a low fire to simmer for about 2 hours. Finally add the right amount of salt and monosodium glutamate, can be eaten.

Effects and functions of hemp yam

1. Clearing heat and resolving phlegm

Hemp yam has the effect of clearing heat and resolving phlegm, and can be used to treat cough, phlegm, sore throat and other symptoms.

2. Moistening the lungs and relieving cough

Hemp yam can moisturize the lungs and relieve cough, and has a certain therapeutic effect on respiratory diseases such as chronic bronchitis and asthma.

3. Appetizing and strengthening the spleen

Hemp yam can appetize and strengthen the spleen, increase appetite, promote digestion, for stomach cold, spleen deficiency and other symptoms have some relief.

4. It can benefit the vital energy and promote the production of fluid

Hemp yam can benefit the vital energy and promote the production of fluid, which can have a certain relief effect on the symptoms of dry mouth and tongue, and weakness and fatigue.

5. Nourish yin and reduce fire

Hemp yam can nourish yin and reduce fire, for dry mouth, dry eyes and throat, dizziness and other symptoms have some relief.

The precautions of hemp yam

1. Pregnant women should not take

Pregnant women should not take hemp yam because it has a certain degree of drug activity, which may have an effect on the fetus.

2. Overdose

Hemp yam should not be taken in excess, because overdose may cause harm to the body.

3. Drug interactions

Ma yam may interact with other medicines.