Tiegun Yam Powder Chinese Yam Powder 600g Traditional Bran Fried Huai Shan Powder

Tiegun Yam Powder, known in TCM as Huai Shan (淮山) or Shan Yao (山药), from Dioscorea opposita. This traditional bran-fried powder is made from iron-stick yam grown in Wenxian, Henan. In TCM theory it is neutral and sweet, entering the spleen, lung, and kidney channels. Traditionally used as a gentle food-grade tonic, it can be mixed with warm water or added to congee and soups for daily nourishment.

Key Selling Points

• Made from Tiegun yam, the prized iron-stick variety from Wenxian, Henan
• Traditional bran-frying processing for a warm toasted aroma and easy mixing
• Known in TCM as Huai Shan (淮山), a neutral sweet herb for daily nourishment
• Fine powder form dissolves smoothly in warm water or congee
• 600g resealable jar for convenient everyday use

Quality & Sensory

The powder is typically off-white to pale cream in color with a fine, smooth texture. It carries a mild toasted, nutty aroma from traditional bran-frying. When mixed with warm water it forms a smooth, slightly thick drink with a gentle sweet and earthy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Mix with warm water as a daily drink
• Stir into rice or millet congee
• Add to soups as a thickening and nourishing ingredient
• Blend into porridge or smoothies
• Use in traditional yam paste desserts

Traditional Uses

In TCM tradition, Huai Shan is considered a gentle food-grade tonic that supports the spleen and stomach. It is commonly prepared as a warm drink, added to congee, or cooked in soups with ingredients such as lotus seed, goji berry, or pork. Traditional texts associate it with nourishing the middle burner and supporting healthy digestion.

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