Huai Shan Yao Dried Slices (Dioscorea opposita) — Iron Stick Yam from Jiaozuo, Henan

Huai Shan Yao Dried Slices (Dioscorea opposita) are the sun-dried root slices of a highly revered traditional food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Huái Shān Yào (怀山药), also called Chinese Yam or Iron Stick Yam (铁棍山药). Grown in Jiaozuo, Henan—the historic heartland of Huai yam cultivation—this food herb has been prized for centuries as a gentle, qi-nourishing staple used in soups, congee, and daily tonics. Its nature is sweet and neutral, making it a mild yet deeply nourishing herb for supporting the Spleen, Stomach, and Lung.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Huai Shan Yao from Jiaozuo, Henan
• Iron Stick Yam (Tie Gun Shan Yao) variety
• Sun-dried traditional processing method
• Food herb suitable for soup, congee, and tea
• 500g value pack of dried slices

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully sliced and sun-dried to preserve its creamy ivory color, firm yet slightly powdery texture, and mild, earthy aroma. When simmered, the slices soften and release a gentle, subtly sweet flavor with a smooth, starchy mouthfeel, adding body and nourishment to broths and porridges without overpowering other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Congee and grain porridge
• Herbal tea blends
• Medicinal food soup packs
• Daily seasonal nourishment

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Huai Shan Yao is decocted into soups, congee, and gentle tonics to support daily nourishment and digestive wellness. It is a common ingredient in medicinal food soup packs, where it pairs with ingredients like goji berry, jujube, and lotus seed. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other food herbs for a light, mildly sweet infusion. In TCM, it enters the Spleen, Stomach, and Lung channels, where it works to tonify qi, support digestion, and nourish fluids.

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