Premium Huai Shan Yao Dried Chinese Yam Slices Iron Stick Variety 250g

Premium Huai Shan Yao slices, known in TCM as Huai Shan Yao (怀山药), from Dioscorea opposita, are dried root slices of the iron stick yam variety traditionally cultivated in Jiaozuo, Henan. In TCM theory, this herb is neutral in nature, sweet in flavor, and enters the spleen, lung, and kidney channels. Traditionally used to support digestive wellness and vitality, these dried slices are a staple in herbal soups, congee, and daily decoctions.

Key Selling Points

• Premium grade Huai Shan Yao from Jiaozuo, Henan, the traditional cultivation region
• Iron stick yam variety prized for dense texture and high quality
• Dried root slices ready for decoction, soup, or congee
• Neutral and sweet in TCM nature, entering spleen, lung, and kidney channels
• 250g pack of food-grade agricultural product with 18-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

These dried yam 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 taste when cooked or decocted. The slices hold their shape well in soups and congee, releasing a gentle starchy sweetness.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Add to herbal soups with pork ribs or chicken
• Cook into congee with rice or millet
• Simmer in daily decoctions with other herbs
• Use in seasonal nourishing broths

Traditional Uses

In TCM tradition, Huai Shan Yao is a gentle tonic often simmered in soups with pork ribs, chicken, or goji berries. It is also cooked into congee with rice or millet for daily nourishment. Traditional formulas pair it with herbs like Fu Ling or Bai Zhu to support digestive balance. It is commonly used in autumn and winter seasonal broths.

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