Chinese Yam
Chinese Name: 山药, 淮山
Thermal Nature: Neutral
Flavor: Sweet
Organ Meridian: Spleen, lung, kidney
Properties: Strengthens spleen and lungs, protects kidneys
Best Use For: Treating weakening of spleen and loose stools, cough due to weakness in lungs, frequent urination due to weakness in kidneys
Serving Per Day For One Person: 15 to 30g
Dietary Caution: Do not consume chinese yam if you have flu or fever symptoms
Suitable For: Balanced body constitution, Qi deficiency body constitution, Yin deficiency body constitution, Yang deficiency body constitution