Dioscorea polystachya or Chinese yam (simplified Chinese: 山药; traditional Chinese: 山藥), also called cinnamon-vine, [2] is a species of flowering plant in the yam family. It is sometimes called Chinese potato or by its Korean name ma. [3][2] It is also called huaishan in Mandarin and wàaih sāan in Cantonese.

Aug 18, 2022 · Chinese yam benefits the lungs, spleen and kidney and it has the following healing and tonic effects: Strengthens spleen: Chinese yam is a very good food to strengthen the spleen.

Jul 12, 2023 · Chinese yam, also known as Dioscorea opposita or Shan Yao, is a versatile tuberous root vegetable that has long been cherished in Asian cuisine for its unique flavor and impressive health benefits.

May 20, 2017 · Delicious and aromatic Chinese yam soup (shan yao) with chicken, dried scallops and goji berries.

Sep 23, 2016 · Shan Yao (Rhizoma Dioscoreae)——Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing (Shen Nong’s Herbal) The rhizome of the perennial herbaceous trailing plant Dioscorea opposita Thunb. of the family Diosoreaceae. Mainly produced in Henan. It is excellent which produced in Henan, called Huai Shan Yao. Also produced in Hebei and Shaanxi provinces in China.

Jul 17, 2019 · Shan Yao, Huai Shan or Chinese yam is a root that’s commonly eaten as a tonic food. Fresh yam can be commonly found in markets or supermarkets. It is also sold in most traditional chinese medical halls in Singapore in its dried form or even powdered form. Japanese call it “nagaimo” which translates to “long yam”. Chine

Nov 13, 2011 · If you haven't already met, I'd like to introduce you to the Mountain Yam (Shan Yao). This is one of the most prevalent TCM medicinal herbs that is also commonly used as a food in a variety of dishes such as soups, hot pot (Huo Guo), stir fried dishes, and grated or sliced raw (the raw version is used often in Japanese cuisine) ....

Dry-fried Dioscoreae Chao Shan Yao more strongly augments the Spleen, harmonizes the Stomach and tonifies the Kidneys to astringe Jing. It is used to stop diarrhea, loose stools, vaginal discharge and spermatorrhea.

Mar 4, 2025 · Shan Yao is herbaceous twining vine with straight, oblong tubers that can grow up to 1 meter in length. It is native to China, originally grown in regions south of the Yangtze, but now grows throughout East Asia and Europe.

Oct 5, 2024 · Chinese yam (Dioscorea polystachya or Dioscorea batatas) is a species of flowering plant in the yam family. Other names for Chinese yam are cinnamon vine and shanyao (山药, 山藥). The edible tubers are cultivated largely in Asia and sometimes used in alternative medicine.