Fresh Wenxian Iron Stick Chinese Yam Gift Box Huai Shan Yao 2250g

Fresh Wenxian Iron Stick Chinese Yam, known in TCM as Huai Shan Yao (怀山药), from Dioscorea polystachya, is a raw edible yam grown in the loess soil of Wenxian, Henan. In TCM theory it is neutral in nature, sweet in flavor, and enters the Spleen, Lung, and Kidney channels. Traditionally used as a gentle food-herb for daily nourishment, it is commonly cooked in soups, congee, or steamed as a seasonal vegetable.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Wenxian Iron Stick Yam from Jiaozuo, Henan
• Grown in loess soil for a dense firm texture
• Known in TCM as Huai Shan Yao (怀山药)
• Fresh raw yam in a 2250g gift box
• Traditionally used in soups congee and steamed dishes

Quality & Sensory

Fresh Iron Stick Yam typically shows a pale cream to white flesh with a firm dense texture and a thin tan skin. It has a mild earthy aroma and a subtly sweet starchy taste when steamed or cooked in soup. The loess-soil grown variety is valued for its compact solid feel.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Cooked in pork or chicken soup
• Steamed as a simple side dish
• Added to rice congee
• Sliced into stir-fries
• Seasonal festive gift box

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory Huai Shan Yao is traditionally used to support the Spleen and Stomach, and is often cooked with pork ribs, chicken, or goji berries in soups. It is also added to congee with red dates for daily nourishment. Folk practice values the Wenxian loess-soil variety for its firm texture and mild sweet taste in long-simmered broths.

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