Dried Chinese Yam Slices Huai Shan Yao 500g Henan Jiaozuo Tiegun Yam for Soup and Congee

Dried Chinese Yam Slices, known in TCM as Huai Shan Yao (怀山药), from Dioscorea opposita, prepared from the rhizome of tiegun yam grown in Henan's Jiaozuo region. In TCM theory, Chinese yam is considered neutral in nature and sweet in flavor, traditionally associated with the spleen, lung, and kidney channels. These air-dried slices are a staple food-herb for soups, congee, and daily cooking, suitable for household herbal kitchens.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Huai yam from Jiaozuo, Henan, a region traditionally prized for tiegun Chinese yam
• Botanical source Dioscorea opposita, rhizome sliced and sun-dried for convenient storage
• In TCM theory, sweet flavor and neutral nature, traditionally linked to spleen, lung, and kidney channels
• Versatile dried slices for soups, congee, decoctions, and everyday culinary use
• Sold as a primary agricultural product in a 500g pack, ideal for regular home use

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale white to light ivory slices with a firm, dry texture and a faint starchy aroma. When simmered, the slices soften and release a mild, subtly sweet, earthy taste that blends well with grains, meats, and other herbs.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in soups with pork ribs, chicken, or lotus seed for a nourishing family dish
• Add to rice congee for a mild, starchy breakfast or recovery meal
• Include in herbal decoctions alongside poria, lotus seed, or codonopsis
• Use in seasonal stews and slow-cooked dishes during autumn and winter

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Huai Shan Yao has long been cooked in family soups, congee, and steamed dishes, often paired with Fu Ling, Lian Zi, Qian Shi, or red dates. It is a common ingredient in gentle daily food therapy, especially in autumn and winter, and is traditionally associated with supporting digestive and respiratory wellness through diet.

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