Yam, also known as Huaishan and yam, is a common Chinese medicinal material and ingredient. Its rhizomes are rich in a variety of nutrients such as proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals. In the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, yam has the effect of tonifying the spleen, lungs and kidneys, nourishing qi and nourishing yin, and is often used for symptoms such as spleen deficiency and lack of food, long-term diarrhea, kidney deficiency and sperm loss.
In terms of medicinal diet, yam can be combined with a variety of ingredients and herbs to make medicinal diets with different effects. For example, yam is compatible with Codonopsis, Atractylodes, etc., which can enhance the effect of invigorating qi and strengthening the spleen, and is suitable for people with weak spleen and stomach, less food and loose stools;Yam is compatible with wolfberry, ligustrum, etc., which can nourish the liver and kidney, and is suitable for people with liver and kidney yin deficiency and dizziness. In addition, yam can also be paired with chicken, pork ribs and other ingredients to make delicious and nutritious medicinal soups.
In terms of history and culture, yam has a long history. As early as ancient times, yams were widely cultivated and eaten by people. In the classic of traditional Chinese medicine "Shennong's Materia Medica", yam is listed as a top-grade drug, and its efficacy is described in detail. With the passage of time, yam has gradually become one of the representatives of Chinese medicinal materials and ingredients, and is widely used in clinical and daily life of Chinese medicine.
In addition, yam also has a rich cultural connotation. In traditional culture, yam is endowed with many symbolic meanings, such as "longevity" and "longevity". Many literati and writers also praised and chanted yams in their poems, such as the poem "Mountain Dwelling" by the Tang Dynasty poet Bai Juyi, which has the verse "Under the potatoes and sunflowers, the purpose of dinner is to be cleared".
In short, as an ingredient with rich nutritional value and medicinal effects, yam has a unique charm and profound heritage in terms of medicinal diet and history and culture.