Description

Air potato (मतारू)

Scientific Name -Dioscorea bulbifera
Family -Diosoreaceae

Health and Benifits:
-skin disease
-treat various eye disorders
-antioxidants are presnt
-address respiratory issues
-beneficial to the heart
-anti inflammatery properties
-beneficial to the digestive system

Air potato, Wild yam, is a true yam species in the Dioscoreaceae, or true yam family. It is native to Africa and Asia. It is an invasive species in many tropical areas, including Florida in the United States. Better used instead of potato’s in Kerala. Dioscorea Bulbifera powder can be used to cure wounds and sores, lower glycemic index, sore throat, boils, and swellings, or as recommended or consulted by the doctor before use.