Chinese Yam Powder Huai Shan Yao 500g Dioscorea opposita Jiaozuo Henan Dried Root Flour for Cooking and Herbal Use

Chinese Yam Powder, known in TCM as Huai Shan Yao (怀山药), is milled from the dried root tuber of Dioscorea opposita, a prized herb from Jiaozuo in Henan Province. In TCM theory it is considered sweet in flavor and neutral in nature, traditionally associated with the spleen, lung, and kidney channels. This fine flour is a versatile culinary and herbal ingredient, traditionally used in congee, soups, and pastes, and is intended for food and traditional wellness use.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Huai Shan Yao from Jiaozuo, Henan, a region traditionally prized for Chinese yam
• Milled from dried root tuber of Dioscorea opposita into a fine versatile powder
• In TCM theory sweet and neutral, traditionally associated with spleen lung and kidney channels
• Custom milling service available and suitable for blending into formulas or loose powder
• 500g pack with 12 month shelf life when stored frozen

Quality & Sensory

The powder is typically an off-white to pale cream flour with a fine dry texture and a mild starchy aroma. When cooked into congee or soup it typically turns slightly thick and smooth with a gentle mildly sweet taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Stir into congee or porridge for a traditional daily food
• Blend into soups and decoctions as a culinary herbal ingredient
• Mix into pastes baked goods or homemade drink mixes
• Combine with other powdered herbs for custom formula blends

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice Chinese yam is a common food-herb added to congee soups and four-herb style preparations, often paired with lotus seed poria and goji berry. It is traditionally used in daily seasonal cooking especially in autumn and winter and is a familiar ingredient in gentle family recipes and classic tonic soups.

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