Iṣu ewura
Water Yam · Dioscorea alata · Dioscoreaceae
Uses
Edible uses
- purple/white starchy tuber (Ewe plant list II · Not yet reviewed)
Medicinal uses
- antioxidant, blood sugar (Ewe plant list II · Not yet reviewed)
Other names
Water Yam, Greater yam, Winged yam
Sources
- Ewe plant list II — Curated Yoruba medicinal plants with English and botanical names.
Ewé records traditional Yorùbá plant knowledge. It is not medical advice: speak to a qualified practitioner before using any plant. Each statement shows its source and whether a specialist has reviewed it.