Dried Chinese Yam Slices Tiegun Huai Shan 250g Jar Naturally Sun Dried for Soup and Tea

Dried Chinese Yam Slices, known in TCM as Huai Shan (怀山药) or Shan Yao (山药), from Dioscorea opposita. These naturally sun-dried slices come from Wenxian, Jiaozuo, Henan, the classic Tiegun yam growing region. In TCM theory, Chinese yam is sweet and neutral, entering the Spleen, Stomach, and Kidney channels, and is traditionally associated with supporting digestive wellness and vitality. Mild in flavor, it is a gentle everyday ingredient for soups, congee, and herbal teas.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Tiegun Chinese yam from Wenxian, Jiaozuo, Henan
• Naturally sun-dried slices with no added processing
• Known in TCM as Huai Shan, a sweet and neutral tonic herb
• Mild taste suits soups, congee, and daily herbal teas
• Packed in a resealable 250g jar for convenient storage

Quality & Sensory

The slices are typically off-white to creamy beige with a firm, slightly chalky texture and a faint earthy aroma. After simmering or brewing, they soften and impart a mild, subtly sweet taste that blends well with other ingredients without overpowering them.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in soups with pork ribs or chicken
• Cooked into congee with rice or millet
• Brewed as a mild daily herbal tea
• Added to seasonal nourishing broths

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Chinese yam is traditionally used to support the Spleen and Stomach and to nourish the Kidneys. It is commonly simmered in soups, cooked into congee, or combined with ingredients such as goji berries, lotus seeds, and pork ribs. Folk practice often uses it as a gentle everyday food for digestive comfort and vitality, especially during seasonal transitions.

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