What are the side effects of yam? Things to note when eating yam

We all know that yam is a very good food and almost every household eats it. Some people like to fry it, and some people like to stew it in soup. Anyway, no matter what, it is very effective. So does yam have any side effects?

Side Effects of Chinese Yam

Yams are rich in nutrients and are the food of choice for those who pursue a health-conscious lifestyle. However, as the saying goes, even the most delicious food can cause serious harm to the body if eaten in excess or improperly. The same is true for yams. Although they are good for health, they can still cause side effects if you are not careful.

Although yam itself is very mild, because it contains estrogen, if consumed in excess, it may over-stimulate hormones and cause endometrial hyperplasia, resulting in symptoms such as irregular menstruation, continuous menstrual bleeding, and menstrual pain.

At the same time, it is not recommended for people suffering from cold, fever, excess pathogenic factors and gastrointestinal stagnation.

Things to note when eating yam

1. The saponins contained in the yam skin or the phytoalkaloids contained in the mucus may cause yam allergy and itching in a few people. Direct contact should be avoided when handling yam.

2. It cannot be eaten raw, because raw yam contains certain toxins.

Medicinal remedies for Chinese yam

1. Spleen deficiency diarrhea (including chronic enteritis, malabsorption and indigestion)

0.5 jin of yam, 120 g each of lotus seeds and water chestnuts, grind them into fine powder. Take 2 to 3 spoons each time, add appropriate amount of sugar, steam and eat as a snack. Take 1 to 2 times a day continuously, it is effective.

2. Spermatorrhea

15g each of chicken-skin rough yam, Euryale ferox, Ophiopogon japonicus, 10g of ginseng, 3g of Schisandra chinensis, decocted in water to extract juice, one dose per day, divided into 2 doses. Replenishes Qi and nourishes the heart, strengthens the spleen and consolidates the body. Suitable for nocturnal emission.

3. Diabetes, thirst, frequent urination, and hunger

Take 15 grams of yam and 6 grams of coptis chinensis, decocted in water and taken orally. Or take equal amounts of yam and trichosanthes, 30 grams per day, decocted in water and taken in divided doses.

4. Chilblains, erysipelas, carbuncle and swelling at the beginning

Mash fresh yam and apply it to the affected area. Replace it when it dries. The disease will disappear after several applications. (Or add a few castor seeds and mash them together for external application for better results).

5. Cough, phlegm and wheezing (including chronic tracheitis and chronic bronchitis in the elderly)

Mash fresh yam, mix with half a cup of sugarcane juice, stew it and drink it twice a day.

6. Lump, redness, swelling, hardness and pain at the back of the neck (including lymphadenitis, carbuncle at the back of the neck, etc.)

A piece of yam (peeled) and 2-3 castor seeds (shelled) are mashed together and ground into powder. Apply the mixture to the affected area and change it twice a day.

7. Nocturnal emissions due to kidney deficiency, loose stools due to spleen deficiency, yang deficiency in the elderly, frequent urination

30-60 grams of yam seeds (the beads on the yam vine), boiled and peeled, add a little sugar, take before going to bed, it is better than yam.

8. Lung disease: fever, cough, asthma, spontaneous sweating, palpitations, loose stools

Boil 60-120 grams of yam into juice and drink it, or cook and eat it in appropriate amount daily.

The side effects of yam are serious, so friends who care about their health in daily life should pay more attention to avoid eating too much yam which may affect their health.