Cenxi Purple Jade Yam

Cenxi Purple Jade Yam

　　Purple Jade Yam, also known as "Purple Yam" or "Purple Ginseng," is a herbaceous climbing plant belonging to the Dioscoreaceae family and Dioscorea genus. It gets its name from its purple-red flesh. The tubers of Purple Jade Yam are large, with a diameter of about 5–6 cm and a length of around 100 cm. A single tuber weighs approximately 3,000 grams, and can reach over 5,000 grams. The flesh is smooth, has a unique flavor, bright color, and is rich in nutrients, earning it the reputation of the "King of Vegetables." Purple Jade Yam contains saponins, mucilage, anthocyanins, choline, dioscin, amylase, polysaccharides, proteins, amino acids, vitamins, calcium, iron, zinc, and more. It is a precious medicinal herb and an excellent food-medicine dual-use ingredient, highly regarded by traditional physicians and known as a longevity food. According to *Compendium of Materia Medica*, regular consumption of Purple Yam can help lower blood pressure and blood sugar, combat aging, enhance brain function and immunity, improve sexual health, and benefit the spleen, lungs, and kidneys. It is a valuable food-medicine resource.

　　In 2010, Guangxi Yuelvyuan Agricultural Science and Technology Development Co., Ltd. introduced Purple Jade Yam from the Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences. The company has now established a 3,000-acre Purple Jade Yam production base in Cenxi City. The cultivation and management strictly follow pollution-free agricultural product production techniques. The Purple Jade Yam produced is of high quality and safety, enjoys strong market demand, and received Green Food certification on September 4, 2013.