Taro is a common food, has a certain nutritional value, moderate consumption can supplement the human body needs part of the nutrients, but food is not medicine, consumption of taro is not equivalent to the efficacy of drugs. Taro is a perennial rooted herbaceous plant in the family of Tannenbaum, taro water is more, accounting for 78.6%, the main nutrients are carbohydrates, accounting for 18.1%. In terms of vitamins, the content of carotene in taro is 160mg/100g. In terms of minerals, the potassium content in taro is 378mg/100g. Moderate consumption of taro can supplement the body part of the nutrients needed, but can not rely only on the consumption of taro to maintain the body’s daily activities, it is recommended to eat a balanced diet. There is no authoritative data to prove that taro has medicinal value, so consumption of taro has no medicinal effect. It is recommended to go to the regular hospital in time when experiencing physical discomfort, and follow the doctor’s instructions for symptomatic treatment.