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补气药 · Qi-tonifying

Chinese yam shān yào · 山药

Dioscorea opposita

Nature and flavour. Sweet, neutral; Spleen, Lung and Kidney systems.

Both food and medicine; classically described as gently supporting three systems at once.

性味归经。甘,平;归脾、肺、肾经。

药食两用,传统认为能平补脾、肺、肾三系。

Classical category · no formulas, no dosages, no herb-drug combinations are given.
Safety. A food-grade tonic, mild in use. Raw yam can irritate the skin on handling. It is starchy, which matters if blood sugar is being managed.

药食两用,作用平和。生山药处理时可能刺激皮肤。含淀粉较多,与血糖管理相关者需注意。

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