Calling all sweet potato fans!

Sweet potatoes are not only delicious—they’re powerful natural remedies for a wide range of health issues. From improving digestion to nourishing the blood and skin, here’s what you need to know about this humble root.

Raw vs. Cooked: The Difference

Raw Sweet Potatoes:
- Detoxify the blood
- Chewed pulp can relieve mouth ulcers (especially white sweet potatoes)
Cooked Sweet Potatoes:
- Nourish the blood
- Boiled: relieve constipation
- Baked: soothe alcohol-related diarrhea

Color Matters: White vs. Red Sweet Potatoes

White-Skinned Sweet Potatoes:
- Improve skin texture
- Ideal for rough or dry skin
- Anti-inflammatory and promote regeneration
Red-Skinned, Red-Fleshed Sweet Potatoes:
- Nutrient-dense
- Boost energy and blood health (like red dates)
- Less prone to mold

Beauty and Skin Glow

Eating sweet potatoes helps pale complexions appear more radiant.
Contains compounds that reduce fat buildup and prevent wrinkles.

Digestive Health and Kids

Strengthen spleen and stomach function—great for children with weak digestion.
Natural solution for constipation and digestive upset.

Sweet Potato Stems & Leaves: Hidden Superfoods

Stems:
- Lower blood sugar—beneficial for diabetics
- Detoxify and reduce intestinal inflammation
Leaves:
- Mashed and applied to skin reduce swelling, pus, and redness
Tip: Boil old stems in water to relieve stomach pain caused by bad food.

Why You Should Eat the Skin

Flesh = nourishing
Skin = detoxifying
Together, they balance yin and yang in the body
Can relieve bloating and acid reflux

⚠️ Avoid skins with black or brown spots—signs of mold!