1 What should I do if the Chinese yam skin is very itchy on my hands? Because the Chinese yam skin contains a lot of substances such as saponin, plant alkali and some alkaloids, it is easy to have allergic reactions after contact. At this time, you can immediately wash the affected area with clear water to reduce the adhesion of saponin and plant alkali to the skin, and try to prevent erythema from getting worse. You can also apply a little medicine for allergic dermatitis. Itching is a common phenomenon when peeling yam slices. In order to avoid allergies, you can wear gloves when peeling yam, or peel yam after cooking it.

2 Can people who are allergic to yam skin eat yam? If they are allergic to yam and feel uncomfortable after contact or eating, it is not recommended to eat yam again, but some people are only allergic to yam skin. If there is no discomfort after eating, they can eat it properly. After the symptoms of yam allergy appear, corresponding treatment measures should be taken in time, such as wiping with warm water and cleaning the skin with calamine lotion. And avoid allergens as much as possible in life, reducing skin sensitivity.

3 Can the iron bar yam be eaten together with the skin? The skin of the iron bar yam can generally be eaten.

The skin of iron stick yam is as nutritious as the pulp. You can eat the iron stick yam with the skin. However, it should be noted that it should not be eaten raw, but must be cooked. At the same time, it should be careful not to overdo it when eating, but if it is eaten improperly, it may also cause symptoms of diarrhea and indigestion.

4 Can iron stick yam be eaten after germination? It is not recommended to continue eating iron stick yam after germination.

The germination of iron stick yam shows that the temperature and humidity during storage are high, and rot and mildew may have occurred, and a large number of pathogenic microorganisms breed. After eating, people with mild symptoms will have gastrointestinal discomfort, diarrhea and abdominal pain, while those with severe symptoms will have food poisoning reactions, such as severe headache and diarrhea, which will affect their health. Therefore, it is necessary to master the storage method of yam. It is suggested that the iron yam be wrapped in a napkin after drying and stored in a ventilated place at room temperature, which can prolong the edible cycle of iron yam to a certain extent.