Dried Chinese Yam Slices Huai Shan Yao Low Temperature Baked Ready to Eat 500g

Dried Chinese Yam Slices, known in TCM as Huai Shan Yao (淮山药), from Dioscorea opposita. These low-temperature baked slices from Henan are a classic tonic herb valued in TCM theory for supporting the spleen and stomach. Neutral in nature and sweet in flavor, they are traditionally associated with gentle digestive and vitality support. Ready to eat or used in soups and congee.

Key Selling Points

• Identified in TCM as Huai Shan Yao (淮山药), Dioscorea opposita
• Low-temperature baked to preserve natural qualities
• Sourced from Henan, a traditional growing region
• Ready-to-eat form for convenient daily use
• Neutral and sweet in TCM nature and flavor

Quality & Sensory

Slices are typically off-white to creamy in color with a firm, slightly powdery texture. Aroma is mild and earthy. When cooked or brewed, the taste is gentle, slightly sweet, and starchy.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Add to soups and stews
• Cook into congee
• Simmer in decoctions
• Eat directly as a ready-to-eat snack

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Huai Shan Yao is traditionally used to support the spleen and stomach and to tonify qi and yin. It is commonly simmered in soups with pork or chicken, cooked into congee with rice, or combined with herbs such as Goji Berry and Lotus Seed in daily tonic preparations.

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