After cutting yam or taro, your hands will itch very much. Because the mucus of yam and taro contains phytoalkaloids, it will itch when it touches the skin. The following methods can be taken to relieve the itching after cutting taro:

1, rub your hands with ginger

Wash your hands, let them dry, cut ginger into slices, and gently rub your hands with ginger slices. When the taro is itchy after cutting, the effect of rubbing your hands with ginger is better.

2. Bake your hands with fire

Turn on the stove, turn it to low heat, put your hands on the stove, and don't get too close to the stove to avoid burning your hands. After warming for 4-8 minutes, peel the taro immediately.

3. Wear gloves and peel

Peeling with gloves is the easiest way. Gloves can be disposable gloves, rubber gloves, etc.

4. Soak your hands with vinegar

Before peeling, soak your hands in vinegar (commonly used at home) for about 10- 15 minutes, and then peel them immediately. Don't wait for your hands to dry, because this will have a poor effect.

5. Soak your hands in hot water

Prepare a pot of hot water first. After peeling, soak your hands in hot water (40-50℃) for about 10- 15 minutes.