Health Tips: Nowadays, diabetes has become a rapidly growing disease and about 10% of India’s population is affected by it. Experts believe that it can be controlled to a great extent by improving daily routine and diet. In Ayurveda, wild potato or air potato is considered very beneficial for diabetic patients. Senior Ayurvedacharya of Pilibhit, Dr. Aditya Pandey tells that it is a plant growing on vine. Which is known by the botanical name Dioscorea bulbifera. It can be boiled and eaten as a vegetable, while its dried powder is consumed for medicinal use. It helps in controlling digestion, inflammation, skin diseases and especially blood sugar, but doctor’s advice is necessary before taking it medicinally.
