Chinese Yam Huai Shan 500g Dried Stir-Fried Slices for Soup Congee and Herbal Tea

Chinese Yam, known in TCM as Huai Shan (怀山药) or Shan Yao (山药), from Dioscorea opposita, is a dried and stir-fried root slice. Traditionally regarded as sweet and neutral, it is associated with the spleen, lung, and kidney channels in TCM theory. These dry slices are commonly simmered in soups, congee, and decoctions. Store at room temperature in a dry place and use as part of a balanced diet.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Chinese Yam slices known in TCM as Huai Shan
• Botanical source Dioscorea opposita with root slices as the plant part
• Stir-fried processing traditionally used to support gentle daily herbal cooking
• 500g pack suitable for soups, congee, and decoction recipes
• Sold as an edible agricultural product for household culinary use

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically appear pale yellow to light tan with a firm, dry texture and a mild starchy aroma. When simmered, they typically soften into a smooth, slightly sweet, and starchy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in soups with pork, chicken, or vegetables
• Cook into rice congee for a mild daily meal
• Add to herbal decoctions with other TCM roots
• Use in seasonal home cooking and family recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Huai Shan is traditionally associated with tonifying the spleen, lung, and kidney. It is a common ingredient in congee, four-herb soup, and gentle family decoctions, often paired with lotus seed, poria, or goji berry. It is also widely used in autumn and winter cooking for its mild, starchy character.

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