Sweet Potato 番薯

Common Chinese Name (pinyin): 番薯 (fān shǔ），红薯 (hong shǔ)

TCM Five Flavors: Sweet

TCM Energetics: Neutral

Meridian Affinity: Spleen, kidney

Nutritional Science: 成分

• Nutrients: Dietary fiber, high in vitamin B 
• Function: Promote bowel movement and prevent constipation. Cardiovascular disease prevention and promote cholesterol excretion

TCM Benefits: 功效

• Tonify the Middle and benefit the Spleen
• Regulate the blood
• Nourish the Qi
• Quench thirsty and reduce edema 
• Help with digestive system health and relieve constipation
• Help with Damp-heat and jaundice

Cooking Suggestions: 使用方法

• Steam, bake, or make soup. 
• Can be used interchangeably with pumpkin.

• Do not over consume, which may cause excess stomach acid.
• Individuals with weak or cold spleen and stomach, should not consume raw sweet potato.