Tonifying Qi and nourishing Yin, tonifying spleen, lungs, and kidneys, astringent essence and stopping menstruation. It can be used to treat spleen deficiency, diarrhea, food deficiency, edema, lung deficiency, cough and asthma, thirst, nocturnal emission, vaginal discharge, kidney deficiency, frequent urination, and external use to treat diseases such as abscess and scrofula.
Yam is sweet and flat, with a sweet and nourishing taste that can benefit the spleen, lungs, and kidney meridians. The nutritional components contained are related to mucus and amylase, which have a nourishing effect, can aid digestion, stimulate small intestine movement, promote the emptying of intestinal contents, thus benefiting qi and nourishing yin, tonifying spleen, lungs and kidneys, stopping diarrhea, and eliminating phlegm. Its root is also used as yam for medicine, with similar effects.
Yam is suitable for pairing with Astragalus membranaceus, Poria cocos, lentils, licorice, burdock seeds, thicket seeds, lotus seeds, Ligustrum lucidum seeds, and stir fried Atractylodes macrocephala
The combination effect of yam and astragalus: tonifying the middle and nourishing qi, nourishing qi and generating blood.
The combination effect of yam and Poria cocos: invigorating the spleen and nourishing qi.
The combination effect of yam and lentils: tonifying qi and invigorating the spleen.
The combination effect of yam and licorice: nourishing yin and promoting body fluids.
The combination of yam and burdock has the effect of nourishing yin and strengthening the spleen.
The combination effect of yam and thicket: invigorates the spleen and stomach.
The combination of yam and lotus seeds has the effect of nourishing the heart and strengthening the spleen.
The combination effect of yam and ligustrum lucidum: invigorating the spleen and stopping diarrhea.
The combination effect of yam and stir fried Atractylodes macrocephala: dry dampness and invigorate the spleen.
Suitable for: people with weak temper, deficiency of both qi and yin, lung deficiency, wheezing and coughing, kidney deficiency and nocturnal emission, deficiency heat and thirst
Not suitable for: people who are wet and full, and accumulate stagnation
Taboos: Not yet clear
Usage and Dosage: As a Chinese medicinal herb, it can be decocted and consumed, 15-30g, and high-dose 60-250g; Can be added to pills or powders for consumption;
Take an appropriate amount for external use and apply by tamping. The raw material has the effect of nourishing yin, while the fried yellow material has the effect of strengthening the spleen and stopping diarrhea.
Notes:
1. Contraindications for the compatibility of Chinese and Western medicine: ① Be cautious when combined with acidic drugs such as vitamin C, niacin, glutamic acid, and gastric enzyme mixture, which can decompose the above-mentioned drugs and reduce their efficacy; ② Be cautious when using with hypoglycemic drugs.
2. Yam has a high starch content, which can cause chest and abdominal distension, dry stools, and constipation. It is best to eat less.
3. The saponins or alkaloids contained in the skin or mucus of yam can cause allergies and itching in a small number of people. When handling yam, direct contact should be avoided.
4. People with diabetes should not take too much yam at one time.