Chuan Shan Long Dried Dioscorea Root 500g Bulk Chinese Yam Rhizome Herbal Tea and Decoction Ingredient

Chuan Shan Long (穿山龙), the dried rhizome of Dioscorea nipponica, is a classic raw herb in the Chinese materia medica. In TCM theory it is considered sweet and bitter in flavor and warm in nature, traditionally associated with the lung, liver, and kidney channels. These dried slices are suited for decoction, herbal tea, and culinary preparation, and are not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Chuan Shan Long (穿山龙) dried rhizome slices from Dioscorea nipponica
• Carefully dried and cut for convenient decoction and herbal tea preparation
• Traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice for joint and sinew support
• 500g bulk bag suited for herbal shops, kitchens, and long-term stocking
• Versatile raw herb for soups, teas, and traditional formulas

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellowish-brown to grayish-brown in color with a hard, fibrous texture and faint starchy aroma. When decocted, the liquid typically carries a mild, slightly bitter and astringent taste characteristic of dried Dioscorea rhizome.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Brewed as a mild herbal tea with other botanicals
• Added to slow-cooked soups in small amounts
• Used in seasonal herbal recipes and tonics

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese herbal practice, Chuan Shan Long has long been used in decoctions and herbal wines, often paired with herbs such as Du Zhong or Niu Xi in joint and sinew formulas. It is also traditionally simmered alone or with other roots for daily herbal tea, particularly during damp or cold seasons.

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