Dried Chinese Yam Slices Tie Gun Shan Yao Bulk 500g Low Temperature Baked for Soup Congee and Powder Making

Dried Chinese Yam Slices, known in TCM as Tie Gun Shan Yao (铁棍山药), from Dioscorea opposita. These diagonal-cut slices are made from iron-stick yam, a prized variety traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory, Chinese yam is considered neutral in nature and sweet in flavor, traditionally associated with supporting digestion and daily vitality. Commonly used in soups, congee, and herbal powders. Store in a cool, dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Made from Tie Gun Shan Yao iron-stick Chinese yam, a traditionally prized variety
• Diagonal-cut slices processed with low-temperature baking to help retain natural character
• Sulfur-free drying suitable for grinding into homemade yam powder
• In TCM theory Chinese yam is sweet and neutral, traditionally linked to digestive wellness
• Versatile bulk ingredient for soups, congee, teas, and culinary preparations

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show an off-white to pale ivory color with a firm, dry texture and clean starchy aroma. When simmered in soup or congee, they typically soften to a mild, subtly sweet, slightly starchy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in soups and stews with meats or vegetables
• Cook into rice congee for a traditional morning meal
• Grind into powder for homemade yam flour or drink mixes
• Add to herbal decoctions in traditional formulas
• Use in seasonal culinary dishes and desserts

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Chinese yam is traditionally used in food therapy, often simmered in soups with pork ribs, lotus seed, or poria, or cooked into congee with rice. It is a common ingredient in gentle daily tonics and is traditionally associated with nourishing the spleen and stomach. Dried slices are also ground into powder for mixing into porridge or pastes.

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