Yam water has the effects of benefiting qi and nourishing yin (tonifying qi and yin fluids), tonifying the spleen, lungs and kidneys; however, the effects are limited and generally fall short of therapeutic effects.
Chinese yam has the effects of benefiting qi and nourishing yin, tonifying the spleen, lungs and kidneys, and fixing essence to stop the band. It can be used for treating spleen deficiency with little food, tiredness (fatigue), loose stools (loose stools), diarrhea, lung deficiency with asthma and cough, kidney deficiency with spermatorrhea, dysuria, internal heat and thirst (internal heat accompanied by symptoms such as overeating, drinking, and urinating), etc. It can also be used for treating the symptoms of diarrhea.
Dampness in the fullness (dampness is too heavy to cause fullness and discomfort in the spleen and stomach) or solid evil, stagnation is prohibited to take yam.
The effective dosage of yam in water or boiled water is limited and generally cannot achieve a therapeutic effect, if you want to achieve the desired effect, it is recommended to decoct under the guidance of a doctor.
If you feel unwell after drinking yam water, it is recommended that you stop using it and seek medical attention promptly.