Dried Chinese Yam Huai Shan 山药 500g Henan Origin Herbal Slices for Soup and Congee

Dried Chinese Yam slices, known in TCM as Shan Yao (山药) or Huai Shan, from Dioscorea opposita, the tuber of a climbing vine traditionally cultivated in Henan. In TCM theory it is considered neutral in nature and sweet in flavor, traditionally associated with the spleen, lung, and kidney channels. These dried slices are a staple kitchen herb for soups, congee, and herbal decoctions. Store sealed in a cool dry place. This product is a food item and does not replace medication.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Chinese Yam tuber slices known in TCM as Shan Yao (山药)
• Botanical source Dioscorea opposita with Henan origin
• Traditionally associated with the spleen lung and kidney channels in TCM
• Neutral and sweet nature makes it a versatile daily kitchen herb
• Sold as edible agricultural produce in 500g packaging

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale white to light yellowish slices with a firm dry texture and a faint starchy aroma. When simmered in soups or congee the slices typically soften and develop a mild subtly sweet taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in soups with pork chicken or ribs
• Cook into rice congee or porridge
• Add to herbal decoctions with other tonic herbs
• Use in seasonal home cooking and stews

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice Shan Yao is a common food-herb added to nourishing soups and congee, often paired with goji berries lotus seeds poria or red dates. It is traditionally used in daily diet during autumn and winter and appears in classic formulas such as Si Shen Tang style preparations. Home cooks typically rinse the slices and simmer them until tender.

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