Dried Chinese Yam Slices Huai Shan Yao 1000g Wenxian Iron Stick Yam Herbal Food

Dried Chinese Yam Slices, known in TCM as Huai Shan Yao (怀山药), from Dioscorea opposita, prepared from iron stick yam grown in Wenxian, Jiaozuo, Henan. These dried root slices are a classic food-grade Chinese botanical traditionally valued for gentle daily nourishment. In TCM theory, Chinese yam is considered neutral in nature and sweet in flavor, traditionally associated with the spleen, lung, and kidney channels. Suitable for soups, congee, and herbal cooking as part of a balanced diet.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Huai Shan Yao from Wenxian, Jiaozuo, Henan, a renowned traditional growing region
• Botanical source Dioscorea opposita, dried iron stick yam root slices
• Naturally sweet and mild taste with no sulfur fumigation
• Whole dried slices suitable for soups, congee, and herbal decoctions
• Traditional TCM food herb commonly used for gentle daily nourishment

Quality & Sensory

Slices are typically pale ivory to light yellow with a firm, dry texture and clean starchy aroma. When simmered, they typically soften to a mild, subtly sweet, slightly starchy taste with no sour or smoky notes.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in soups with pork, chicken, or ribs
• Cook into rice congee or porridge
• Add to herbal decoctions with goji berry and lotus seed
• Use in seasonal tonic cooking and family stews

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Huai Shan Yao is a widely used food herb traditionally associated with tonifying the spleen and lung and supporting kidney essence. It is a common ingredient in congee, four-herb soup, and gentle family tonics, often paired with lotus seed, poria, goji berry, or lily bulb. Traditionally enjoyed in autumn and winter cooking for steady, mild nourishment.

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