Dried Chinese Yam Slices Huai Shan Yao 500g Henan Iron Stick Yam Herbal Tea and Soup Ingredient

Dried Chinese Yam Slices, known in TCM as Huai Shan Yao (怀山药), cut from the root of Dioscorea opposita and grown in Henan. These sulfur-free dried slices are a classic tonic food herb, traditionally regarded as sweet in flavor and neutral in nature, entering the spleen, lung, and kidney channels. Suitable for soups, congee, and herbal teas as part of a balanced diet.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Huai Shan Yao dried Chinese yam slices sourced from Henan
• Botanical source Dioscorea opposita with root slices cut for easy cooking
• Sulfur-free drying process preserves the natural character of the root
• Traditionally associated with nourishing the spleen, lung, and kidney in TCM
• Versatile ingredient for herbal teas, soups, congee, and daily wellness cooking

Quality & Sensory

Slices are typically pale white to light ivory with a firm, dry texture and a faint starchy aroma. When simmered in soup or congee, they typically soften to a mild, slightly sweet, starchy taste with a smooth finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in soups with pork, chicken, or ribs for a mild nourishing broth
• Add to rice congee for a traditional tonic breakfast
• Steep slices in hot water as a gentle herbal tea
• Combine with lotus seed, goji berry, or poria in decoctions
• Use in seasonal tonic dishes and everyday home cooking

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Chinese yam is a staple food-herb traditionally used to support the spleen and lung and to nourish qi. It is commonly simmered in four-herb and six-herb style decoctions, cooked into congee with lotus seed or goji berry, or added to slow-cooked soups during autumn and winter. Its gentle nature makes it a frequent choice for daily family cooking.

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