2024年1月19日 · Take Ghana's white yam, for instance, a mild variety perfect for mashing, boiling, or frying. Or meet ube, the Philippines' vibrant purple gem, boasting a vanilla-like flavor that's the perfect...

Medicinally, American/Mexican wild yam is used for spasmodic, shooting and aching pains, especially due to an excited nervous system. It treats bilious colic, neuralgia, rheumatoid arthritis, hip pain (especially at night), urinary pains (especially from passing stones), menstrual cramps, and digestive problems associated with liver and ...

2003年8月28日 · In the West African yam zone, which is the principal producer on a global basis, D. rotundata, D. alata, and D. esculenta are the most common species. Yams have both economic and social value in many growing areas. Some traditional ceremonies are celebrated with yam as the major food item such the New Yam Festival in parts of West Africa.

2016年9月6日 · Here we give a general introduction to yams, including their origin and geographic distribution as well as different types of yams common in Africa and Asia, and outline their uses.

2023年5月31日 · Yam grows best in well-drained soils that are rich in organic matter and have a pH between 5.5 and 6.5. Soils that are too acidic or alkaline can affect the growth and yield of yams. Yams are planted at the beginning of the rainy season, usually in March or April, and harvested at the end of the rainy season, around September or October.

2017年3月1日 · Yam (Dioscorea spp.) is a very important common food crop in West Africa. Beyond its food and nutritious values, the ownership and cultivation of yam have many cultural, religious, and social meanings, which may vary between specific ethnic groups and …

Yams are flowering plants of the family Dioscoreaceae, consisting of more than 800 species of climbing vines and woody shrubs. Many members of the yam family produce subterranean tubers or tuberous stems, and have heart-shaped leaves, small green or white flowers, and a fruit that is a winged capsule or berry.

2025年1月23日 · There are several varieties of yam, including white yam, yellow yam, and water yam, each with its unique flavor and texture. Yam can be boiled, fried, roasted, or mashed, and is often used in soups, stews, and other dishes. In terms of nutritional value, yam is a good source of dietary fiber, vitamins C and B6, and potassium.

Yams are starchy tubers of African origin, botanically belonging to the genus Dioscorea. The word yam comes from the African word “nyami,” which means “to eat.” Although yams are consumed almost all over the world today, their cultivation is located …