TCM Basics 101: Supermarket Herbs - Chinese Yam
TCM Nature: Neutral
TCM Taste: Sweet
TCM Meridian Affinity: Kidney, Spleen, Lung
Benefits:
· Aids digestion
· Alleviates cough
· Improves men fertility and women fertility
· Lowers blood sugar and treats diabetes
· Tonifies and supports Spleen and Stomach
· Clears dampness and dampness heat
· Nourishes blood
· Calms nerves and improves awareness
· Prevents cardiovascular problems
· Contains diosgenin that is used to produce the steroids estrogen and progesterone in the laboratory
Spirituality:
Chinese yam is also known as the “fairy food” in China for its congenital and tonic abilities.
In many parts of the world, yam is a symbol of abundance and fertility.
In Chinese and Japanese cultures, yam is a symbol for longevity.
The yam plant is also a symbol of transformation due to its association with the changing seasons.
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