Chinese Yam (Fresh)

What is the cost?

• Chinese yam costs around $1.50 CAD for 2 medium sized roots

Any benefits?

• It is often used in combination with meats and other Chinese herbs to help digestion and regular sugar levels
• Traditionally it is used to relieve stomach pains and diarrhea
• When boiled with chicken and a variety of other Chinese herbs, it is an ideal confinement soup as it helps control inflammation of the uterus

Any precautions?

• For some people, touching raw Chinese Yam will make their hands itchy – be sure to wear gloves as you peel the skin, wash and prep the root
• Excess consumption is known to cause frequent urination and perspiration

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