Dried Chinese Yam Slices Tiegun Huai Shan 500g Natural Sun Dried for Soup and Tea

Dried Chinese Yam Slices, known in TCM as Huai Shan (淮山) or Shan Yao (山药), from Dioscorea opposita. These sun-dried root slices come from Wenxian, Jiaozuo, Henan, the classic Tiegun Huai Shan growing region. In TCM theory, Chinese yam is neutral in nature, sweet in flavor, and traditionally associated with the Spleen, Lung, and Kidney channels. It is a mild, food-grade herb commonly simmered in soups, congee, and daily decoctions.

Key Selling Points

• Tiegun Huai Shan from Wenxian, Jiaozuo, Henan
• Dried root slices of Dioscorea opposita
• Naturally sun-dried without sulfur processing
• Neutral sweet herb used in TCM soups and congee
• 500g food-grade dried Chinese yam pieces

Quality & Sensory

The slices are typically off-white to pale cream with a firm, slightly chalky texture. They have a mild earthy aroma and a faintly sweet, starchy taste after simmering. Sun-dried pieces may show natural color variation between batches.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in pork or chicken soup
• Cooked into rice congee
• Boiled as a daily herbal decoction
• Added to seasonal stews
• Used in home herbal cooking

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Chinese yam is traditionally used to support the Spleen and Stomach and to gently nourish the Lung and Kidney. It is commonly simmered with pork ribs, chicken, or goji berries, or cooked into congee for daily nourishment. Traditional formulas often pair it with Poria, lotus seed, or Codonopsis.

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