Dried Chinese Yam Slices Shan Yao 250g Iron Stick Yam Huai Shan Herbal Soup and Tea Ingredient
$4.88 – $9.46Price range: $4.88 through $9.46
Description
Dried Chinese Yam Slices, known in TCM as Shan Yao (山药) or Huai Shan (淮山), from Dioscorea opposita. These thin dried slices are cut from the tuberous root and carefully dried for convenient storage and use. In TCM theory, Chinese yam is considered neutral in nature and sweet in flavor, traditionally associated with the spleen, lung, and kidney channels. A versatile pantry staple for soups, congee, and herbal decoctions.



Key Selling Points
- Dried Chinese yam slices known in TCM as Shan Yao (山药)
- Botanical source Dioscorea opposita tuberous root
- Traditionally associated with the spleen lung and kidney channels in TCM
- Thin sliced and dried for easy storage and quick cooking
- Suitable for soups congee and herbal decoctions



Quality & Sensory
Typically pale white to light ivory slices with a firm dry texture and a mild starchy aroma. When simmered in soups or congee the slices typically soften to a tender slightly sticky texture with a gentle sweet earthy taste.



Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Chinese yam slices |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 山药 |
| Pinyin | Shan Yao |
| Botanical Name | Dioscorea opposita |
| Plant Part | Tuberous root |
| Net Weight | 250g |



Usage Scenarios
- Simmer in soups with pork chicken or ribs
- Cook into rice congee for a mild nourishing meal
- Add to herbal decoctions with goji berries and lotus seeds
- Use in seasonal tonic dishes during autumn and winter



Traditional Uses
In traditional Chinese practice Shan Yao is a common food-herb ingredient added to daily soups and congee. It is frequently paired with goji berries lotus seeds poria and red dates in gentle tonic recipes. Families often include it in autumn and winter cooking when warm nourishing dishes are preferred.


FAQ Q&A
Q: What is this product?
A: This is a 250g pack of dried Chinese yam slices known in TCM as Shan Yao (山药) cut from the tuberous root of Dioscorea opposita.
Q: What is its traditional value?
A: In TCM theory Chinese yam is neutral and sweet and is traditionally associated with the spleen lung and kidney channels.
Q: How is it commonly prepared?
A: The slices are typically simmered in soups congee or herbal decoctions until tender.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | Premium yam slices 250g bagged, Premium yam slices 500g bagged, Premium yam slices 1000g bagged, Selected yam tablets 10g trial pack |
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