The effect of yam porridge

1. Strengthen the spleen and stomach, aid digestion:

Yam contains amylase, polyphenol oxidase and other substances, which are beneficial to the digestion and absorption function of the spleen and stomach. It is a food and medicine product that can nourish the spleen and stomach. It can be eaten regardless of spleen yang deficiency or stomach yin deficiency. Clinically, it is often used together with stomach and intestine drink to treat symptoms such as spleen and stomach weakness, loss of appetite, fatigue, diarrhea, etc.

2. Nourishes the kidney and improves essence:

Chinese yam contains a variety of nutrients, which can strengthen the body, nourish the kidney and improve the essence. It can be taken for kidney deficiency, spermatorrhea, excessive vaginal discharge, frequent urination and other symptoms.

3. Benefit the lungs and relieve cough:

Yam contains saponins and mucus, which have lubricating and moisturizing effects. Therefore, it can benefit the lung qi, nourish the lung yin, and treat lung deficiency, phlegm, cough, and chronic cough.

4. Lowers Blood Sugar:

Yam contains mucin, which has the effect of lowering blood sugar and can be used to treat diabetes. It is a good food therapy for diabetics.

5. Prolongs life:

Yam contains a large amount of mucus protein, vitamins and trace elements, which can effectively prevent the precipitation of blood lipids in the blood vessel walls, prevent cardiovascular diseases, and achieve the effects of improving the mind, calming the nerves, and prolonging life.

The effect of yam porridge

1. Hypoglycemic effect

2. Regulate the body's response to non-specific stimuli

3. Impact on immune function

4. Effects on small intestinal motility in mice

20 Kunming mice were divided into 2 groups and fasted for 24 hours. The experimental group was given 10ml of yam decoction (containing 1g/ml of crude drug) + 0.5g of activated carbon (commercially available), and the control group was given 10ml of normal saline + 0.5g of activated carbon, respectively. After 20 minutes, the mice were immediately killed by spinal dislocation, the small intestine was taken out and flattened, and the distance (cm) pushed by the carbon powder from the pyloric sphincter to the end of the small intestine was measured, and the percentage of this distance to the total length of the small intestine was calculated. The results showed that yam has the effect of stimulating small intestinal movement and promoting the emptying of intestinal contents.

5. Other nutrients contained in it are related to mucus and amylase, which have a nourishing effect and can aid digestion, stop diarrhea and eliminate phlegm.