Fresh Chinese Yam Tiegun Shan Yao Wenxian Iron Stick Yam 3kg Gift Box

Fresh Chinese Yam, known in TCM as Shan Yao (山药), from Dioscorea polystachya, is a whole tuberous root harvested in Wenxian, Jiaozuo. This Tiegun Shan Yao variety is prized for its dense texture and mild sweet flavor. In TCM theory, it is considered neutral in nature and sweet in flavor, traditionally associated with the spleen, lung, and kidney channels. It is commonly cooked in soups, congee, or steamed as a gentle food-grade herb.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Tiegun Shan Yao from Wenxian Jiaozuo, the classic Huai Shan Yao region
• Fresh whole tubers with 80% or more intact root pieces
• Green food certified with certification number LB-15-23091615944A
• 3kg gift box containing 6 jin net weight of fresh yam
• Mild sweet neutral herb traditionally used in TCM food therapy

Quality & Sensory

Fresh Tiegun Shan Yao typically shows a pale cream to white flesh with a dense, slightly sticky texture when cut. The skin is light brown and thin. Raw yam has a mild earthy aroma and a subtle sweet taste. When cooked, it becomes soft, smooth, and mildly sweet, blending well into soups and congee.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Add to soups with pork ribs or chicken
• Cook into rice congee for a mild daily meal
• Steam or stir-fry as a culinary vegetable
• Use in seasonal nourishing food preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Shan Yao is traditionally used to support the spleen and stomach, and is often cooked in soups, congee, or decoctions. It is commonly paired with ingredients such as goji berries, lotus seeds, or pork ribs. Folk practice uses fresh yam as a gentle food-grade herb in daily meals, especially during seasonal transitions.

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