Nutritional analysis of yam:
1. Strengthen the spleen, enrich the stomach, and help digestion:
Yam contains amylase, polyphenol oxidase and other substances, which are conducive to the digestion and absorption of the spleen and stomach. They are dual-use medicinal and food products that can soothe the spleen and stomach. It can be eaten regardless of spleen yang deficiency or stomach yin deficiency. Clinically, it is often used together with Weichangyin to treat spleen and stomach weakness, overeating, fatigue, diarrhea and other diseases
2. Nourishing kidney and nourishing essence:
Yam contains a variety of nutrients, which have the effects of strengthening the body and nourishing the kidney and essence. It can be taken for all patients with kidney deficiency and seminal emission, women with excessive leucorrhea, frequent urination, etc.
3. Yifei and cough:
Yam contains saponins and mucus, which have lubricating and moisturizing effects. Therefore, it can nourish lung qi, nourish lung yin, and treat lung deficiency, phlegm cough and chronic cough.
4. Lower blood sugar:
Yam contains mucus protein, which has the effect of lowering blood sugar. It can be used to treat diabetes and is a good food therapy for diabetic patients.
5. Extend life:
Yam contains a large amount of mucus proteins, vitamins and trace elements, which can effectively prevent the precipitation of blood lipids on blood vessel walls, prevent cardiovascular diseases, and achieve the effects of nourishing the mind, soothing the nerves and prolonging life;
6. Anti-hepatic coma
In recent years, research has found that yam has a sedative effect and can be used to fight liver coma.
Yam pork ribs soup
Recipe Recommendations
- slightly spicy
- stewed
- several hours
- simple
Steps for Yam pork ribs soup

1
Spare ribs and yams.
2
Ingredients are ready for use.
3
Blanch the ribs in water and set aside.
4
Wash and peel the yams and cut them into slices.
5
Add enough water to the soup pot, add ribs, yams, and ingredients.
6
Bring to the boil over high heat. Skim off the surface foam. Turn to low heat and cook for 60 minutes until ribs are soft and tender, add appropriate amount of salt.