Fresh Iron Stick Yam Chinese Yam Huai Shan 2500g Wen County Henan Specialty

Fresh Iron Stick Yam, known in TCM as Huai Shan (淮山) or Shan Yao (山药), from Dioscorea polystachya. This raw yam is a fresh edible agricultural product from Wen County, Henan, traditionally valued in TCM theory as sweet and neutral, entering the Spleen, Lung, and Kidney channels. Traditionally associated with supporting digestive wellness and vitality, it is a versatile food herb for home cooking.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Wen County Iron Stick Yam from Henan
• Fresh raw yam with 60-day shelf life
• Known in TCM as Huai Shan or Shan Yao
• Green food certified YB-24-23091615944A
• 5 jin pack with roots around 55cm

Quality & Sensory

Fresh Iron Stick Yam typically shows a pale beige to off-white flesh with a firm, dense texture and a subtle earthy aroma. When cooked, it becomes soft and mildly sweet with a slightly sticky mouthfeel. The skin is thin and light brown, and the roots are long and slender.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Soup
• Congee
• Decoction
• Culinary use
• Seasonal food use

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Huai Shan is traditionally used in soups, congees, and decoctions to support digestive function and vitality. It is commonly paired with pork ribs, chicken, or goji berries in slow-cooked soups. Folk practice also includes steaming or boiling the fresh root as a daily food herb.

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