Question
Can a one-and-a-half-year-old child eat yam?
Answer
Yam is known for its excellent spleen-nourishing and yin-tonifying effects, commonly used in the treatment of spleen deficiency. If the child has a balanced body constitution, eating yam is fine; however, if the child has loose stools, raw yams are not advisable, and it is suggested to eat cooked yams instead.