Yam has the effect of tonifying the lungs, nourishing the yin to stop coughing and regulating the lungs to resolve phlegm. Yam can be sliced and decocted as a tea, but also can be cut into small pieces to cook porridge to drink, on the deficiency of coughing and consumptive fever patients have a very good therapeutic effect.
2 Reduce blood sugar
Yam contains diosgenin, dopamine, yarrow glycoside hydrochloride, a variety of amino acids and other substances, of which dopamine and diosgenin has a significant hypoglycemic effect, able to resist adrenaline and glucose-induced elevation of blood glucose.
3 appetizer
Yam is not only the "food of the gods" reputation, but also "food medicine" effect. Yam contains amylase, polyphenol oxidase and other substances that facilitate digestion and absorption.
4 Enhance immunity
Yam is rich in carotene, vitamin B1, B2 and vitamin C, amylase and mucopolysaccharides and other nutrients. Among them, carotene and vitamin C have antioxidant function and can improve human immunity. "And mucopolysaccharides combine with inorganic salts to strengthen bone.