Shan Yao Slices (Dioscorea opposita) — Dried Chinese Yam for Soup, Congee & Tea
Price range: $5.49 through $8.82
Description
Shan Yao Slices (Dioscorea opposita) are the dried rhizome slices of a highly revered food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Shān Yào (山药), also called Huái Shān Yào (怀山药) when sourced from the Henan region. For centuries, Shan Yao has been prized as a gentle, spleen-strengthening, and qi-nourishing herb, used to support digestion, build vitality, and harmonize the body. Its nature is sweet and neutral, making it one of the most balanced and food-friendly herbs in the TCM pantry.
Key Selling Points
- Traditional spleen-strengthening food herb
- Dried Chinese yam rhizome slices
- Dioscorea opposita
- Sourced from Henan, the classic Huai Shan Yao region
- Suitable for soup, congee, and daily tea
Quality & Sensory
Each batch is carefully sliced and dried to preserve its pale ivory color, firm yet smooth texture, and mild, subtly earthy aroma. When simmered, the slices soften into a tender, slightly starchy consistency and release a gentle, naturally sweet flavor that adds body and quiet nourishment to broths and porridges without overpowering other ingredients.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Herb Slices |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Shan Yao (Huai Shan Yao) |
| Botanical Name | Dioscorea opposita |
| Form | Dried Slices |
| Net Weight | 500g |
| Origin | Henan, China |
Usage Scenarios
- Chinese-style soup and broth
- Congee and grain porridge
- Herbal tea blends
- Medicinal food soup packs
- Daily seasonal nourishment
Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, Shan Yao is decocted into soups, congee, and gentle tonics to support daily nourishment and digestive comfort. It is a classic ingredient in medicinal food soup packs, where it pairs with ingredients like goji berry, jujube, lotus seed, and poria. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other food herbs for a light, mildly sweet infusion, and it is often included in longevity formulas for its gentle, sustaining nature.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Shan Yao?
A: Shan Yao is the common Chinese name for dried rhizome slices of Dioscorea opposita, also known as Chinese yam. It is a traditional food herb used in soup, congee, and tea.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Shan Yao?
A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Shan Yao is associated with strengthening the spleen, nourishing qi, and supporting gentle daily nourishment. It is often used in soups and congee for seasonal food therapy.
Q: How do I use dried Shan Yao slices?
A: Rinse the slices and simmer them with soup or congee ingredients, or brew them in hot water as part of a tea blend. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
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| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | Huai yam unified 500g, Huai yam optional 500g, Huai yam small series 500g, Huai yam boutique 500g, Dried Chinese yam 500g, Freeze dried yam 500g, Wide selection of 500g, Wide package 500g, Yam powder 500g, Fried yam 500g |
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