The efficacy and function of black bead bud yam

The nutritional value of Dioscorea zingiberensis is rich and the medicinal value is also high. Let us introduce in detail the effects and functions of the Chinese medicine Dioscorea zingiberensis.

[Other names] Wild rouge, hairy dog ​​eggs

[Source] Medicinal material source: The tuber of Dioscorea zingiberensis, a plant of the Dioscoreaceae family.

[Original form] Dioscorea zingiberensis is a twining herbaceous vine. The tuber is oval or pear-shaped, with many slender fibrous roots. Palmate compound leaves are alternate, with 3-5 (-7) leaflets, sometimes simple at the top of the stem; leaflets are needle-shaped, oblong to ovate-lanceolate, with the terminal leaflet larger, 2.5-13cm long, 1-4cm wide, gradually pointed at the apex, entire or wavy at the margin, smooth and glabrous on both sides. There are often spherical bulbils in the leaf axils, which are black when mature, 5-7mm in diameter, and have a smooth surface. The male inflorescence is racemose (spike-shaped when the flower is not fully open), and then arranged into a cone, much longer than the leaves, the inflorescence axis is pubescent, and the pedicels are extremely short; the bracts and perianth are pubescent on the outside; there are 6 stamens, 3 of which are fertile. Female inflorescence pendulous, single or 2 borne in leaf axils. The capsule is reflexed, triangular, obtuse at both ends, each wing-shaped, oblong, about 1.5 cm long, about 1 cm wide, and smooth on the surface; the seeds are usually born in pairs at the top of the central axis of each room, with the seed wings extending toward the base and are oblong. The flowering period is from August to October, and the fruiting period is from October to December.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Growing at the edge of forest or sparse bushes at an altitude of 1500-2500m.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet; slightly bitter; cool

【Functions and indications】 Strengthens the spleen and lungs; clears away heat and detoxifies. Lack of staple food, fatigue; weak cough; frequent urination; sore throat; carbuncle, swelling, heat and toxicity

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 9-15g; or made into pills or powder. For external use: take appropriate amount and mash it for application.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above is a detailed analysis of Dioscorea zingiberensis. Now that you have learned about the various effects of Dioscorea zingiberensis, you must remember these effects so that when you encounter these problems, you can use the magical effects of Dioscorea zingiberensis to restore their health and happiness.