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Why eat more yam in winter

Female  26 years old 2020-05-10
My mother always told me to eat more yam in winter. Why should I eat more yam in winter?

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  • BY Ina Barton 2020-05-10
    Generally speaking, winter is dry and cold, and it is more harmful to the lungs and throat. In winter, people are prone to dry and even pain in the throat. Yam contains saponin and mucus. Both of these ingredients have a lubricating and moisturizing effect, so It can benefit lung qi, nourish lung yin, treat lung deficiency, phlegm, cough and other symptoms.
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