Sweet potato is mild in flavor and neutral in nature according to the dietary principles of Chinese medicine.

It tones and regulates the energy of the middle hearth (spleen and stomach). It is particularly effective in treating chronic fatigue, lack of breath. It is recommended to treat postpartum fatigue, after childbirth, because it promotes lactation.

Acting on the Large Intestine, it “unblocks the stools”.

Recent studies have revealed that it contains a protein that would stimulate the production of white blood cells and, therefore, the immune system. It is also rich in minerals, vitamins C and E, and antioxidants, particularly the purple sweet potato, popular with centenarians in Okinawa.