Dried Chinese Yam Slices 250g Jar Iron Stick Yam Shan Yao for Soup and Tea

Dried Chinese Yam Slices, known in TCM as Shan Yao (山药), from Dioscorea opposita. This iron stick yam from Henan is sliced and dried for convenient storage and daily use. In TCM theory, Shan Yao is neutral in nature, sweet in flavor, and traditionally associated with the spleen, lung, and kidney channels. It is a mild, food-like herb traditionally used in soups, congee, and decoctions as part of everyday wellness routines.

Key Selling Points

• Dried slices of iron stick Chinese yam from Henan
• Known in TCM as Shan Yao (山药), Dioscorea opposita
• Neutral and sweet in TCM nature and flavor
• Convenient 250g jar for easy storage and daily use
• Traditionally used in soups, congee, and herbal decoctions

Quality & Sensory

The dried slices are typically off-white to pale cream in color with a firm, slightly chalky texture. They have a mild, earthy aroma and a subtle sweet, starchy taste when cooked or brewed. Texture softens when simmered in soups or decoctions.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Added to soups and stews
• Cooked in congee
• Simmered in herbal decoctions
• Used in daily herbal tea blends

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Shan Yao is traditionally used to support the spleen and stomach, and is often paired with ingredients like Goji berries, Lotus seeds, and Poria in soups and congee. It is a common food-like herb in daily nourishment and seasonal wellness preparations.

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