Herbal Information for Chinese Yam Root Medium Root in Cut Form

Common Name:  Chinese Yam Root

Botanical Name:  Dioscorea opposita rhizome

Other Name: Chinese Wild Yam Root

Pin Yin Name:   Shan Yao

Other Ingredients: None, nothing has been added to this product.

Package Size:   500 Grams   ( 1.1 pounds)

Form:  Cut

Size of Pieces:   The size are not uniformed. Nor are they categorized as medium sized roots

Dosage: Follow doctors instructions on how to use this herb.

Origin: China

Brand: Plum Flower, species - authenticated herbs

Cautions: Do not use if pregnant or nursing. Do not use with diabetic medicine.

California Prop 65 

Naturally Occurring Components:  dioscin,   gracillin,  asperin,  piscidic acid, mucilage, choline, starch, sugar, protein, free amino acids, abscisin, vitamin C, amylase

Herb Category:   Herbs that Tonify Qi

Translation of Name:   Mountain Herb, Mountain Medicine

Benefits of Shan Yao

• Chinese wild yam is known due to it's health benefits as tonifying kidney and spleen.
• Strengthening the spleen and stomach to aid digestion.
• Nourishing kidney and enriching essence.
• Moisturizing Lung
• Promoting soothing rest.
• Bitter, Sweet, Warm
• Supports Natural Energy
• Supports Respiratory System

How to use Certified Organic Shan Yao

• In Stir-Fried Recipes
• As an Ingredient in Soups and Stews
• Made into a Decoction
• Make into a Tincture

In referencing Chinese Materia Medica which states:   Vital functions are tonifying spleen, nourishing lung, reinforcing the kidney, and benefits essence.

Check out our How to Use Bulk Herbs page to see how to use herbs correctly. 

About Plum Flower Quality Herb Powders

Plum Flower is an established worldwide manufacturer of high-quality Chinese herbs, and innovative Chinese medicinal herbs and products. Plum Flower uses sulfur-free herbs and laboratory tests its products for contamination and heavy metals, such as mercury, lead, and pesticides.                                         

• Made at GMP internationally certified facilities (Good Manufacturing Practices) Quality control tests are done at the manufacturing site and at third party labs to confirm results.
• Manufactured using Unsulfured, Chlorine free, Aluminum Phosphate free herbs when possible.
• Microbials and heavy metals tested. No preservatives.

Chinese Traditional herbs should be regarded as an added feature to modern western healthcare, and not as a replacement. Chinese traditional herbs ( Teas ) emphasize harmony, and balance.

Chinese medicine is a 5,000 year old art and science. Diagnosis and prescription require a trained professional. If your symptoms do not improve, please consult your acupuncturist, doctor of oriental medicine, or physician.

References: 
Chinese Materia Medica
Jade Remedies by Peter Holmes.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4331973/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16756078/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3866735/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4632431/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24689699/