1. Taro is rich in protein, calcium, phosphorus, iron, potassium, magnesium, sodium, carotene, niacin, vitamin C, B vitamins, saponin and other ingredients. Among the minerals contained therein, the fluorine content is high. It has the effect of cleaning teeth to prevent caries and protecting teeth;
2. Its rich nutritional value can enhance the human body's immune function and can be used as a commonly used dietary staple food for the prevention and treatment of cancer. It plays an auxiliary role in cancer surgery or postoperative radiotherapy, chemotherapy and rehabilitation;
3. Taro contains a mucus protein that can produce immunoglobulin, or antibody globulin, after being absorbed by the body, which can improve the body's resistance. Therefore, traditional Chinese medicine believes that taro can detoxify and inhibit and resolve carbuncle swelling and toxic pain in the human body, including cancer toxins. It can be used to prevent and treat tumors and lymphoblastic tuberculosis and other diseases;
4. Taro is an alkaline food, which can neutralize acidic substances accumulated in the body, adjust the body's acid-base balance, and produce the effects of beautifying and blackening hair. It can also be used to prevent and treat hyperacidity;
5. Taro is rich in mucus saponin and a variety of trace elements, which can help the body correct physiological abnormalities caused by lack of trace elements. At the same time, it can increase appetite and help digestion. Therefore, traditional Chinese medicine believes that taro can nourish the middle and replenish qi.
Boiled taro in chicken sauce
By WallaceWard
Recipe Recommendations
- Taro appropriate amount
- Essence of Chicken beverage appropriate amount
- green onion appropriate amount
Steps for Boiled taro in chicken sauce

1
Cut taro into small pieces with hob.
2
One bottle of concentrated chicken juice.
3
Take a soup pot, add 40-50 grams of chicken juice to 1 liter of water to make soup, bring to a boil, add taro; finally add chicken oil, cover the lid, simmer over low heat for 20 minutes to start the pot, sprinkle with chopped green onion when serving.