Elephant Yam

The elephant-foot yam is widely used in Indian medicine and is recommended as a remedy in all three of the major Indian medicinal systems: Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani. The corm is prescribed in those systems for a variety of ailments. The tuber is reported to be useful in treatment of piles.

In Ayurvedic medicine system uses elephant foot yam it in the treatment of emesis, dysmenorrhea, fatigue, constipation, piles, dyspepsia, inflammation, tumors, elephantiasis, rheumatism and others. Elephant foot yam is also useful in maintaining healthy hormonal levels in the body.

all it Kanda, Elephant Foot Yam, Suran or Jimikanda, this huge, rock like looking tuber is a powerhouse of various nutrients. Often a regular in Indian kitchens, it is loaded with Vitamin A, Vitamin C, zinc, potassium, carbohydrates, protein and negligible amounts of fat.

• Health Benefits of Elephant Yam

• Increase the motility of the gastrointestinal tract
• Have flatulence relieving property
• Possess cytotoxic properties (kills cancer cells)
• Show antibacterial and antifungal activity
• Possess properties that may prevent liver damage
• Possess antioxidant properties
• Maybe a potential astringent
• Possess anti-inflammatory properties
• Have properties that can relieve pain
• Have properties that help against parasitic worms