Chinese Yam Slices Huai Shan Yao Dried Dioscorea Opposita Root for Soup Tea and Cooking 1000g Bulk Bag

Dried Chinese Yam Slices, known in TCM as Huai Shan Yao (怀山药), from Dioscorea opposita, prepared from the root of tie gun yam grown in Jiaozuo, Henan. In TCM theory, Chinese yam is considered neutral in nature and sweet in flavor, traditionally associated with the spleen, lung, and kidney channels. These sliced pieces are convenient for soups, congee, and herbal teas. Store in a cool, dry place or refrigerate to maintain freshness.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Huai Chinese yam sourced from Jiaozuo, Henan, a region traditionally prized for this root
• Botanical source is Dioscorea opposita, the classic TCM Chinese yam species
• Sliced and dried form allows quick use in soups, congee, and herbal infusions
• Traditionally associated with supporting spleen, lung, and kidney channels in TCM theory
• Supplied as a 1000g bulk bag suitable for households and culinary preparation

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show an off-white to pale ivory color with a firm, dry texture and a faint starchy aroma. When simmered in soups or congee, they typically soften to a mild, slightly sweet, starchy taste, and when steeped in hot water they yield a light, subtle infusion.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in soups with pork, chicken, or ribs for a mild, nourishing broth
• Add to rice congee for a traditional Chinese yam porridge
• Steep slices in hot water as a light herbal tea
• Incorporate into stews and slow-cooked dishes for added texture

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Chinese yam is a common food-herb added to daily soups, congee, and herbal decoctions, often paired with lotus seeds, poria, goji berries, or white hyacinth beans. It is traditionally associated with tonifying the spleen and lung in TCM theory and is frequently used in autumn and winter cooking as a gentle, starchy staple for family meals.

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