Freeze Dried Chinese Yam Slices Huai Shan Yao 250g Jar Wenxian Iron Stick Yam

Freeze-dried Chinese Yam slices, known in TCM as Huai Shan Yao (怀山药), from Dioscorea opposita. These FD-dried slices come from Wenxian, Henan, the classic growing region for Tie Gun Yam. In TCM theory, Chinese Yam is sweet and neutral, entering the Spleen, Lung, and Kidney channels. Traditionally used as a gentle food-grade herb in soups, congee, and decoctions. Convenient 250g jar, store in a cool dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Huai Shan Yao (怀山药) from Wenxian, Henan, the traditional Tie Gun Yam region
• FD freeze-dried slices retain color, texture, and natural character better than conventional drying
• Sweet and neutral in TCM nature, entering the Spleen, Lung, and Kidney channels
• Ready-to-use dried slices for soups, congee, decoctions, and daily herbal cooking
• 250g sealed jar with 12-month shelf life, store in a cool ventilated dry place

Quality & Sensory

The slices are typically off-white to pale cream with a firm, crisp texture from FD freeze-drying. Aroma is mild and earthy. After simmering, they soften and taste lightly sweet and starchy, blending well into soups and congee without overpowering other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Add to soups and stews as a mild starchy herb
• Simmer in congee or rice porridge
• Include in daily herbal decoctions
• Use in home cooking as a neutral thickening ingredient
• Pair with other mild TCM herbs in seasonal food preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM and folk practice, Huai Shan Yao is traditionally used in gentle food-based formulas to support the Spleen and Stomach, and is commonly simmered in soups, congee, and decoctions. It is often paired with ingredients such as lotus seed, goji berry, or pork ribs in everyday nourishing dishes. Traditional texts associate it with the Spleen, Lung, and Kidney channels.

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