<font color="0077aa">afternoon all... sorry to read that so many of our bubs are not feeling well...
hey, not sure if this is any useful but one of my ex coll's BIL is a GP. He swears by adding fresh Huai Shan into soups / soft rice, etc., for his 2 kids and all the kids in her household do the same. Apparently it is good for building up the immunity system.
Of course, it is not a miracle thing but apparently it makes the kids stronger and even when they are exposed to germs / other kids who are sick, they dun get it bad lor.
Here's a look at the "claims":
Wild Yam ( Huai Shan ) 淮山 Medical Function:
• Promotes urination.
• Lower blood sugar.
• Lower blood pressure.
• Antibiotic.
• Anti aging.
• Improves digestive system. Correct pixu condition
In addition helps with liver problems, blood detoxication, hair loss, joint-related issues, and to support kidneys. Hence, all these leads to better immune system.
Wild Yam ( Huai Shan ) 淮山 Action:
Tonifies the Qi and Yin of the Spleen and Stomach
For Deficiency of the Spleen and Stomach with lack of appetite and energy, loose stools, spontaneous sweating, abdominal distention after eating, and a pale tongue. It can be used alone in large doses for this purpose.
Tonifies the Qi and Yin of the Lung
For Lung Qi and Yin Deficiency characterized by chronic coughing and wheezing. If Yin Deficiency is pronounced, there may be no sputum or very small amounts of sticky sputum.
Tonifies Yin
Nourishing, slightly astringent, and not drying, this herb is effective at treating Xiao Ke (wasting and thirsting syndrome). It can be used alone in large quantities for this purpose.
Tonifies Kidney Yin and Stabilizes the Kidneys
Wild Yam ( Huai Shan ) 淮山 Cautions Use:
Wild Yam ( Huai Shan ) 淮山 should not be use in cases of liver yang ascending and urination difficulty due to urinary tract infection (damp-heat).
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