The key medicinal herb for tonifying deficiency: the effects and functions of Chinese yam, and whether the skin can be eaten and how to peel it to prevent itchy hands

Chinese yam, also known as Huaishan, earth potato, white yam, etc., is a health-promoting food that combines medicinal and culinary uses. Because of its high nutritional value and its effects of tonifying qi and blood, aiding digestion, and prolonging life, it is deeply loved by people. At present, many people like to stew it together with black-boned chicken, pork ribs, etc. to drink the soup, so as to achieve the effect of strengthening the body. So what effects does eating Chinese yam have? Can the skin be eaten? How do you peel it so your hands do not itch?

1. What effects does eating Chinese yam have?

1. What nutrients does Chinese yam contain?

2. What effects and functions does eating Chinese yam have?

(1) Eating Chinese yam can beautify and nourish the face: according to records, Chinese yam has the effect of nourishing the skin and beautifying, and regular consumption can achieve a face-nourishing effect.

(2) Eating Chinese yam can supplement energy: Chinese yam is rich in amino acids, mineral elements, and various trace elements such as calcium, potassium, and iron. It can effectively supplement the energy needed by the human body and can strengthen the spleen, strengthen the stomach, and calm the mind.

(3) Eating Chinese yam can quench thirst and promote body fluids: according to research, Chinese yam has the effect of quenching thirst and treating spleen deficiency, and regular consumption can effectively quench thirst and promote body fluids.

(4) Eating Chinese yam can enhance immunity: Chinese yam contains vitamin C, vitamin E, and various amino acids, etc., which can effectively promote metabolism and enhance human immunity.

(5) Eating Chinese yam can nourish yin and tonify yang: Chinese yam contains diosgenin, which can effectively synthesize the precursor substances of female hormones, promote metabolism, and nourish yin and tonify yang.

(6) Eating Chinese yam can strengthen the spleen: Chinese yam contains various amino acids and mineral elements, which can effectively strengthen the spleen and replenish qi, improve the body's immunity, and thus achieve the effect of strengthening the spleen.

2. Can Chinese yam skin be eaten?

Chinese yam skin can be eaten, and the nutritional value of Chinese yam skin is even higher than that of the flesh. It can effectively prevent liver cirrhosis or cardiovascular disease, so peeling it off instead affects the nutrition of the Chinese yam. However, many people like to peel off the skin when eating Chinese yam, because unpeeled Chinese yam tastes a bit fishy and astringent, affecting the taste.

3. How do you peel Chinese yam without itchy hands?

Method 1. Use a peeler: peeling with a peeler is one of the more common tools in daily life. Just follow the Chinese yam and slowly peel from top to bottom. But before peeling, it is best to wear gloves or wrap it in plastic wrap, so that the mucus does not get on your hands and cause itching.

Method 2. Peel with chopsticks: the skin of Chinese yam is very thin. You can use the ridged end of chopsticks to rub the surface of the Chinese yam from top to bottom, and it can be removed quickly after a few minutes.

Method 3. Peel by steaming at high temperature: after steaming, Chinese yam is like a potato, and the skin on the surface is very easy to remove. Most importantly, peeling it this way will not make your hands itch.

4. What should you do if your skin itches after peeling Chinese yam?

1. Wash with soap: rub your hands with soap for a few minutes, then rinse them clean with water to wash off the saponin on your hands and relieve the itching.

2. Wash with vinegar: Chinese yam contains saponin. Soaking in vinegar for a few minutes can effectively neutralize the saponin and keep your hands from itching. However, the effect is not very obvious, and generally few people use it.

3. Wash with salt: if your hands itch after peeling Chinese yam, rub them with table salt for a few minutes, then put them in warm water to soak for a few minutes to effectively relieve it.

4. Rub with rice: put your hands in rice and rub repeatedly to relieve the itching. If you have rice-washing water, it is best to rub and wash in the rice water for a better effect.

5. Roast over fire: put your hands over a fire for a few minutes to make your hands hot, which can also relieve the itching.

6. Soak in hot water: put your hands in hot water and soak for more than ten minutes to effectively relieve the itching.

5. How do you store Chinese yam?

Method 1. Store in a cool, ventilated place: Chinese yam keeps well. Generally, it only needs to be placed in a cool, ventilated place, and it can be stored for up to about 4 months.

Method 2. Store in the refrigerator: according to research, Chinese yam can be stored in the refrigerator for three years. So you can wrap the Chinese yam in plastic wrap and store it in the refrigerated compartment of the refrigerator.