Cold potato is also called shage, bean potato and sweet potato. There are also very rich minerals in it, such as calcium ions, iron ions, copper ions and silver ions, which can not only promote blood production and increase bone strength, but also lower blood pressure and blood lipids. From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, sweet potato has the effects of clearing away heat and promoting diuresis, cooling blood and detoxifying, reducing swelling and relieving annoyance, promoting fluid production and quenching thirst. It has a certain auxiliary therapeutic effect on some summer heatstroke or sore throat caused by excessive internal heat, and can accelerate the metabolism of fat in the body and lower blood pressure. Although its seeds, stems and leaves contain rotenone, which is toxic to people and animals and cannot be eaten, the cold potato is a root tuber, which is not only non-toxic, but also of great medicinal value.
Cold potato has the functions of clearing away heat and fire, nourishing yin and promoting fluid production. It can be eaten raw or juiced to treat fever, polydipsia and sore throat caused by cold. Irritability, hot flashes, night sweats, hand, foot and heart fever, insomnia caused by deficiency of yin and blood, and the above-mentioned similar symptoms in women's menopause.
Cold potato is often eaten raw as fruit, which can also lower blood pressure and prevent stroke. The meat quality of cold potato is rich in crude fiber, which can promote intestinal peristalsis and prevent constipation when chewed after meals. Cool potato juice can also relieve alcohol. The starch processed with cold potato, called Sha Ge Fen, is also a rare medicinal diet. When taking it, it can be evenly mixed with cold water and boiled with low fire. Pay attention to stir with a spoon along the side when cooking, and cook it into translucent paste before cooking. Add appropriate amount of sugar. Taking a small bowl on an empty stomach every morning can tonify the spleen and kidney, regulate the stomach and intestines, and prevent and treat hypertension, especially for the frail middle-aged and elderly people.