Chuan Shan Long Slices (Dioscorea nipponica) — Dried Chinese Herbal Rhizome, 500g

Chuan Shan Long (Dioscorea nipponica), also known as Chuān Shān Lóng (穿山龙) or Japanese Yam Rhizome, is the dried rhizome of a traditional Chinese herbal botanical long used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). For centuries it has been valued as a wind-damp dispelling and collateral-unblocking herb, traditionally used to ease joint stiffness, support smooth movement of the limbs, and promote the free flow of qi and blood. Its nature is bitter, slightly warm, and gently activating, making it a classic herb for supporting comfortable mobility and easing heaviness in the body.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional wind-damp dispelling herb
• Dried Chuan Shan Long rhizome slices
• Dioscorea nipponica botanical identity
• Sourced from Hubei, China
• 500g pack, freshly stocked

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully sliced and dried to preserve its pale tan to light brown color, firm fibrous texture, and mild earthy aroma. When decocted, the slices soften and yield a gently bitter, subtly woody infusion that blends well with other herbs in traditional formulas.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoctions
• Herbal soup and broth
• Blended with other TCM herbs
• Daily herbal wellness routines
• Custom herbal formulas

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Chuan Shan Long is decocted into soups and herbal formulas to support comfortable joint movement and ease heaviness in the limbs. It is often paired with herbs like du huo, wei ling xian, and niu xi in traditional wind-damp formulas, and is also used in long-simmered broths as part of daily seasonal nourishment.

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