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Origin:<Shennong bencaojing>
Story:Say Chinese Yam
Parts used:Dried rhizome
TCM category:Tonic herbs for Qi Deficiency
TCM nature:Neutral
TCM taste(s):Sweet
Organ affinity:Spleen,Kidney,Lung
Chinese name:山药
Other names: Shan yao,common yam rhizome,chinese yam.
Preparation: Remove impurities, wash, cut and dry.
Functions:
Daily application:
The benefits of brewing tea:
1.Tonifying the spleen and nourishing the stomach: Yam is considered a nourishing food that helps tonify the spleen and nourish the stomach. It can increase gastric secretions, promote digestion and absorption, and improve gastrointestinal function. It has a good relieving effect on diarrhea and abdominal pain.
2.Benefiting the lungs and stopping cough: Yam has the function of moistening the lungs and stopping cough. It has a certain relieving effect on dry cough, cough with little phlegm, and dry cough.
3.Nourishing the kidneys and enriching essence: Yam is regarded as a medicinal herb that nourishes the kidney yin and enriches the essence and blood. It has a certain regulatory effect on symptoms such as weak lower back and knees, spermatorrhea, and enuresis caused by kidney deficiency.
4.Regulating blood sugar: Yam is believed to have the ability to regulate blood sugar levels and can be used as an adjunct to control blood glucose, especially for mild diabetes patients.
5.Moistening the intestines and promoting bowel movements: Yam contains a certain amount of dietary fiber, which can increase intestinal peristalsis and improve constipation.
6.Improving sleep: Yam has a good calming function and can make the body energetic, appearing youthful.
7.Preventing obesity: Yam contains sufficient fiber, which can prevent obesity. It can accelerate fat decomposition and reduce calorie intake.
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Wise things:
1.Don't mix different single product together unless you understand its characteristics.
2.If you want to mix different products, please contact me.
3.Be not afraid of going slowly, only of standing still---Chinese proverb.