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Yam Herb Uses, Benefits, Cures, Side Effects, Nutrients

Repertory
General Name
Yam Rhizome
Glycemic Index / Load
Yam Rhizome, Chinese Yam
Botanical Name
Dioscorea Opposita
Hindi Name
Jimikand
Chinese Name
Shu Yu, Shan Yao

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Yam Cures

Highly Effective

 

Action of Yam

Nutrients in Yam

Highly Effective

Taste of
Yam

Nature of
Yam

Neutral

Parts Used

Whole Plant, Dired Corm, Rhizome

Side Effects, Risk Factors of, and Cautions for Yam

Avoid use during Pregnancy and Breastfeeding.
It may cause Allergic reaction in few.
Drug Interaction :
Do not take Antidiabetic medications alongwith Yam Rhizome.
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Description

Yam Rhizome is a climbing vine.
It is perennial.
It grows in a tropical climate.
It grows up to 6 M.
Best used for Liver and Kidney.

In TCM :
Yam Rhizome : Shan Yao
Meridians associated : Lung, Spleen and Kidney
 

Origin

Grown In

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Materia Medica for Yam

Yam Rhizome General

Yam Rhizome acts on the Liver, Stomach and Urinary Bladder. It expels wind dampness.
It is used for treating Intestinal disorders, Gall Bladder Pain and Rheumatoid Arthritis.
It is used for Postmenstrual Syndrome ( PMS ) and painful Menstrual periods. It also treats Postmenopausal Vaginal Dryness.
It contains Allantoin. It is a natural compound that accelerates the growth of healthy tissues and reduces healing time.
It increases energy and sexual desire in both men and women.
It treats weak bones and Infertility.
Single Herb

Yam Rhizome for Stings

Make a paste of the leaves of Yam Rhizome. Apply on the affected area .

Yam Rhizome ( Jimikand ) for Piles

Cut the cleaned Yam Rhizome ( Jimikand ) in small pieces and dry in sunlight. Now finely powder them and store in a container. Take One tablespoon with water twice a day.
 
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Multiple Herbs How to Use Herbal Treatment? Click Here +

Herbal Treatment For Obesity 2

Prepare a juice of Bitter Gourd and Yam Rhizome. Drink it once a day for a week.
Caution :
Excessive use may cause toxicity.

Herbal Treatment For Night Sweat 3

Take the following herbs in equal quantity :
Rehmannia
Cornus Florida
White Peony
Yam Rhizome
Hoelen
Water Plantain
Anemarrhena
Phellodendron Amurense
Powder all ingredients together. Have one teaspoon with milk at night.

Herbal Treatment For Energy Tonic

Disease is not only responsible for laziness. Several internal factors stop you to be cool and active. An active person may win the top of the world. So lets do something to gain activeness. Take the following herbs in dried form :
Burdock : Fruit : 10 gram
Chaenomeles Speciosa : Fruit : 10 gram
Mandarin Orange : Kinoo : 20 gram
Acorus Gramineus : Haimavati : Rhizome : 10 gram
China Root : Cobcini : Root : 10 gram
Snow Lotus : Kutha : Root : 20 gram
Glehnia : Root : 10 gram
Yam Rhizome : Jimikand : 20 gram
Ginseng Siberian : Root : 10 gram
Stevia : Leaves : 20 gram
Liquorice : Mulethi : 10 gram
Clove : Laung : Bud : 5 gram
Put all ingredients in a grinder. Make powder. Store in a jar. Boil half a teaspoon in a cup of water. Strain. Have it early in the morning. This tonic increases your stamina and feels you energetic whole day. It cleans liver and gallbladder by removing toxicity. Results healthy and ideal immune system, good digestive system and keeps away morning sickness. Try it.

Herbal Treatment For Sexual Health 2

Following herbs, in conjunction are beneficial for male and female Sexual energy. It increases vitality and stamina.
Morinda Officinalis
Dong Quai
Eucommia
Aconitum Carmichaelii
Goji Berry
Garlic Chives
Ginseng Korean
Cinnamon
Yam Rhizome
Cornus Officinalis
Cnidium
Rehmannia
Cynomorium Songaricum
Cuscuta Chinensis
Horny Goat Weed
You may buy the formula, containing the above mentioned Herbs. Capsule form is readily available. Consume 1 capsule 3 times a day for one month.

Herbal Treatment For Reproductive Problems of Males 2

Following herbs, in conjunction are beneficial for Reproductive Problems of Males and act as a powerful kidney tonic.
Ginseng Korean
Astragalus
Dong Quai
Rehmannia
Cuscuta Chinensis
Goji Berry
Fennel
Zanthoxylum Piperitum
Morinda Officinalis
Cornus Officinalis
Polyporus Umbellatus
Psoralea
Achyranthes Aspera
Yam Rhizome
Horny Goat Weed
Eucommia
Cinnamon
Paeonia Suffruticosa
Raspberry
Chinese Knotweed
Anemarrhena
Atractylodes Macrocephala
Water Plantain
Senega
White Peony
Anemone Chinensis
Honey
You may buy the formula, containing the above mentioned Herbs. Capsule form is readily available. Consume 1 capsule 3 times a day.
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