Yam is the main treatment for spleen deficiency with little food, lung deficiency with wheezing and coughing, kidney deficiency with spermatorrhea, frequent urination, and internal heat and thirst (internal heat accompanied by symptoms such as excessive eating, drinking and urination).
Yam has the basic effects of tonifying the spleen and nourishing the stomach, generating fluid and benefiting the lungs, and tonifying the kidney and astringent essence. It is suitable for spleen deficiency with little food, lung deficiency with wheezing and coughing, kidney deficiency with spermatorrhea, frequent urination, loose stools (thin and unshaped feces), hypoglossia, and internal heat and thirst.
It can be combined with Atractylodes macrocephala, Radix et Rhizoma Ginseng and Poria if it is used for treating weak spleen and stomach, lack of appetite, tiredness and fatigue, and loose stools. If treating lung deficiency and coughing, it can be combined with Maimendong, Nansha Ginseng and Crown Prince Ginseng.
If you need to use yam to cure or regulate the body, it is recommended to use under the guidance of a physician, do not blindly self-medication.