Tie Gun Shan Yao Slices (Dioscorea polystachya) — Dried Chinese Yam for Soup & Tea
Price range: $6.39 through $8.66
Description
Tie Gun Shan Yao Slices (Dioscorea polystachya) are the dried rhizome slices of a highly revered traditional food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Shān Yào (山药), with the prized 'Tie Gun' (铁棍) cultivar originating from Wen County, Jiaozuo, Henan. For centuries, Shan Yao has been prized as a gentle, spleen-strengthening, and qi-nourishing herb, used in soups, congee, and daily tonics to support digestion, vitality, and steady energy. Its nature is sweet and neutral, making it one of the most balanced and food-friendly herbs in the TCM pantry.
Key Selling Points
- Prized Tie Gun cultivar from Wen County, Henan
- Low-temperature dried to preserve nutrients
- Traditional spleen- and qi-nourishing food herb
- Sulfur-free, clean dried slices
- Ideal for soup, congee, and daily tea
Quality & Sensory
Each batch is carefully sliced on the diagonal and low-temperature dried to preserve its creamy ivory color, dense texture, and faintly sweet, earthy aroma. The slices are firm and smooth to the touch, with a clean, sulfur-free appearance. When simmered, they soften into a tender, slightly sticky texture and release a mild, gently sweet flavor that lends body and quiet nourishment to broths and teas without overpowering other ingredients.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Herb Slices |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Shan Yao (Tie Gun) |
| Botanical Name | Dioscorea polystachya |
| Form | Diagonal Dried Slices |
| Net Weight | 500 g |
| Processing | Low-Temperature Dried, Sulfur-Free |
Usage Scenarios
- Chinese-style soup and broth
- Congee and grain porridge
- Daily herbal tea blends
- Medicinal food soup packs
- Seasonal slow-cooking
Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, Shan Yao is decocted into soups, congee, and gentle longevity tonics to support daily nourishment and steady vitality. It is a classic ingredient in medicinal food soup packs, where it pairs with ingredients like goji berry, jujube, lotus seed, and codonopsis. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other gentle food herbs for a light, mildly sweet infusion that fits easily into morning or evening routines.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Tie Gun Shan Yao?
A: Tie Gun Shan Yao is the common Chinese name for dried rhizome slices of Dioscorea polystachya, specifically the prized 'Tie Gun' cultivar traditionally grown in Wen County, Jiaozuo, Henan. It is a well-known food herb used in soups, congee, and teas.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Shan Yao?
A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Shan Yao is associated with strengthening the spleen, nourishing qi, and supporting gentle, steady nourishment. It is often used in soups and congee for daily seasonal wellness.
Q: How do I use dried Shan Yao slices?
A: Rinse the slices and simmer them with soup or congee ingredients, or brew them in hot water as part of a tea blend. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | Sulfur free iron stick oblique piece, Sulfur free iron rod wafer, Sulfur free iron stick horseshoe piece, Sulfur free Chinese yam |
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