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1. Beauty
Yam contains mucus protein, a mixture of various glycoproteins that can supply the human body in large quantities, can increase the lubricity of mucous membranes and skin, and reduce the accumulation of subcutaneous fat. It is a good beauty food.
2. Strong body
It can be taken as a single flavor or used in compound recipes. Yam porridge, yam wine, Liuwei Dihuang drink, nourishing kidney and liver drink, etc., all have the effect of strengthening bones, nourishing skin and bodybuilding.
3. Nourishing Yin
Chinese yam has the effect of invigorating yin and clearing deficiency and heat. Huang Guanxiu said in "Ask for the Truth in Materia Medica" that yam was originally a food.
4. Treatment of increased vaginal discharge
Many women will have symptoms of increased leucorrhea. Usually, women with colorless and tasteless leucorrhea can often take yam to treat it.
5. Lower blood sugar
Yam contains mucus protein, which has the effect of lowering blood sugar. It can be used to treat diabetes and is a good food therapy for diabetics.
6, nourishing qi and nourishing blood
Yam nourishes qi, invigorates the spleen, and nourishes the stomach. It can be used in combination with blood-enriching foods and drugs to enhance the blood-enriching effect. A common problem among female friends is deficiency of qi and blood. Regular consumption of yam can help nourish qi and blood, which is a very good benefit for women.
7. Prevent cardiovascular disease
Yam contains almost no fat, and the mucin contained in it can prevent fat deposition in the cardiovascular system and prevent premature hardening of the arteries.
8, tonic and anti-aging
Yam is sweet in taste, cool in nature, and enters the lung, spleen, and kidney meridians. "De Pei Materia Medica" says that it has the function of invigorating deficiency and benefit. Modern pharmacological research suggests that the saponins, glycoproteins, tannins, saponins, yam alkaloids, choline, starch, calcium, phosphorus, iron, etc. contained in yam have the effect of inducing interferon and have a certain anti-aging material basis. . It can be seen that yam can indeed invigorate deficiency and heal damage and prolong life.