Dried Chinese Yam Slices Shan Yao 10g Trial Pack Raw Herb for Soup and Tea

Dried Chinese Yam Slices, known in TCM as Shan Yao (山药), from Dioscorea opposita. These dried slices of the yam rhizome are a classic Chinese herbal food ingredient, traditionally regarded as neutral in nature and sweet in flavor and associated with the spleen, lung, and kidney channels. Commonly simmered in soups, congee, and herbal decoctions, they are a gentle staple for everyday traditional wellness cooking.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Chinese Yam slices known in TCM as Shan Yao 山药
• Botanical source Dioscorea opposita, a traditional Chinese yam rhizome
• Carefully cut dried slices suitable for soups, congee, and decoctions
• Sourced from Anhui, a recognized region for Chinese herbal materials
• Convenient 10g trial pack for sampling before larger purchases

Quality & Sensory

The slices are typically pale white to light ivory with a firm, dry texture and clean starchy aroma. When simmered or boiled, they typically soften to a mild, subtly sweet, slightly starchy taste that blends well with grains, roots, and meats.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in soups with pork, chicken, or ribs
• Add to rice congee for a mild traditional breakfast
• Include in herbal decoction blends
• Use in seasonal tonic cooking with lotus seed or goji berry

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Shan Yao is traditionally used to support spleen and lung patterns and is a common ingredient in gentle food therapy. It is frequently paired with Fu Ling, lotus seed, goji berry, or lean meats in slow-cooked soups and congee, especially during autumn and winter when nourishing foods are favored.

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