Metaphysical Gemstone Properties. These Moon and Water ruled âgemsâ enhance sincerity, truth and loyalty. They bring centering and a calming reflection, as well as attune the wearer to the ebb and flow of life. They are told to give purity, promote faith, charity and integrity, especially personal integrity.
The Benefits Of Water Yam For Health. Water yam is the tuber of Dioscorea alata and is also called wild yam. It is different from most other yams because it is mucilaginous and so, it is not as popular for cooking. It is used by Yoruba people to make delicacies like ikokore (water yam porridge) and ojojo (fried grated water yam balls). Water yam is called ewura in Yoruba.
The Jewel yam is, in fact, not a yam. It is a sweet potato that lost its identity to an American labeling system that forced the naming of yellow-orange fleshed sweet potatoes to include yam in their identification.he flesh is brilliant orange, moist and starchy. The flesh's vibrant color increases when cooked. Its flavor is sweet and its starchy textures allows it to absorb accompanying ingredients' flavors. The Jewel yam is a high source for beta carotene and yields a substantial amount of carbohydrates per single yam.