Chinese Yam Slices Shan Yao 500g Dried Dioscorea Opposita Bulk Herbal Decoction Pieces

Dried Chinese Yam Slices, known in TCM as Shan Yao (山药), from Dioscorea opposita, prepared from the rhizome and cut into slices. Sourced from Henan province, a region traditionally prized for Chinese yam. In TCM theory, Shan Yao is neutral in nature and sweet in flavor, traditionally associated with the spleen, lung, and kidney channels. A versatile pantry herb for decoctions, soups, and congee.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Chinese Yam rhizome slices known in TCM as Shan Yao
• Botanical source Dioscorea opposita with Henan origin
• Traditionally associated with the spleen lung and kidney channels
• Sliced form suitable for decoctions soups and congee
• 500g bulk pack with 720 day shelf life

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show an off-white to pale ivory color with a firm dry texture and a faint starchy aroma. When simmered in soups or congee, they typically soften to a mild slightly sweet starchy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions with other tonic roots
• Add to soups and stews for a mild starchy body
• Cook into rice congee for a traditional daily dish
• Use in seasonal culinary recipes and herbal cooking

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Shan Yao is traditionally used in tonifying formulas and household cooking, often paired with herbs such as Fu Ling and Lian Zi in classic decoctions. It is a common ingredient in autumn and winter soups and congee, valued in folk tradition as a gentle daily food herb. Slices are typically simmered until soft before serving.

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