Sweet Potato

Sweet potatoes

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Sweet potato is another vegetable that increases your vital energy (Qi).

Sweet Potato

Japanese
Satsumaimo (さつまいも)

Lots of root vegetables are known as Qi (vital energy) tonic in Yakuzen and they are highly nutritious.
Sweet potato is no exception to this. It replenishes vital energy (Qi) and improves spleen and stomach functions.
However, overeating might cause a bloating stomach and I suggest you eat it with foods that have the property of improving vital energy (Qi) flow.

Nature – Neutral (平)
Channels – Lung (肺), Spleen (脾), Kidney (腎), Liver (肝)
Flavor – Sweet (甘)

How does sweet potato help you?

  1. Replenishes vital energy (Qi) and improves your spleen functions.

  2. Harmonizes stomach functions.

  3. Moistens the intestines and relieves constipation.

Good for the following symptoms.

  1. Fatigue caused by weak stomach

  2. Indigestion

  3. Poor appetite

  4. Constipation

Today's dish

Daigaku Imo (Japanese Candied Sweet potato)

  1. Improves your digestive system.

  2. Increases your appetite.

  3. Relieves constipation.

Ingredients
Sweet potato, Honey, Black sesame seeds, Soy sauce, and salt

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Cautions

It's very important to know about your body conditions before choosing foods.
Do not eat too much of particular foods at once.
Do not eat the foods you are allergic to.
There are foods to avoid if you are pregnant / have a disease and also for children. Ask your doctor before you start Yakuzen food therapy.