{"product_id":"chinese-yam-dioscorea-opposita-rhizoma-shan-yao-organic-grade","title":"Chinese Yam - Dioscorea opposita Rhizoma - Shan Yao - Organic Grade","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChinese Yam – Dioscorea opposita Rhizoma – Shan Yao – Organic\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ci\u003eDioscorea opposita\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Chinese Yam \/ Shan Yao \/ 山药 \/ 山藥\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e USDA Certified Organic (Tested free of sulfur and pesticide residues)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Grown and harvested in Henan Province, China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/7176\/2118\/files\/usda_4c_logo.jpg?v=1762213169\" alt=\"\" width=\"82\" height=\"82\"\u003e      \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/7176\/2118\/files\/CCOF-NonGMO-4c.jpg?v=1762213106\" alt=\"\" width=\"145\" height=\"70\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eChinese Yam, known as \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eShan Yao \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, is a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003etime-honored culinary botanical\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e widely featured in traditional East Asian kitchens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMildly sweet and neutral in character, it is often enjoyed in \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003esoups, congee, and traditional simmered teas\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, where it brings a gentle, nourishing quality to classic recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOur \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eUSDA Certified Organic Shan Yao\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is carefully sliced and \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003enaturally dried\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, maintaining its smooth texture, light aroma, and traditional culinary character. Free from sulfur, pesticides, and chemical additives, it offers a clean, food-grade ingredient suitable for everyday herbal cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoups \u0026amp; Congee\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAdd \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e10–20 g\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e to chicken, bone broth, or rice congee for a mild, comforting flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTea \u0026amp; Decoction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSimmer \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e8–10 g\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in water for \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e20–25 minutes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e as part of a traditional warm beverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCulinary \u0026amp; Traditional Blends\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCommonly combined with \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRed Dates, Goji Berry, or Lotus Seed\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in seasonal recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntended Use \u0026amp; Preparation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNot for direct consumption in dry form.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMust be cooked, simmered, or steeped before consuming.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSimmer for at least 15 minutes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e for traditional preparations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eUSDA Certified Organic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFree of sulfur, pesticides, and preservatives\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLow-temperature dried to preserve natural character\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePacked in resealable pouches for freshness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTraceable to the growing region\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSuitable for teas, decoctions, and traditional herbal cooking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTraditional Context (TCM Framework)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Shan Yao is traditionally described as \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003esweet\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eneutral\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eIt is associated with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eLung, Spleen, and Kidney channels\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e in classical herbal theory and is frequently used in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003etraditional food therapy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003econgee recipes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eslow-simmered herbal soups\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eShan Yao is known in traditional herbal culture for its \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eharmonizing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003egrounding\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e character, and is often included in \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eeveryday nourishing dishes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e passed down through generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSold as a raw food-grade ingredient, not a finished dietary supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eStore in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBest used under the guidance of a trained herbal practitioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThese statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clear Source Herbs","offers":[{"title":"4 oz.","offer_id":51404837323069,"sku":"4S14O-4oz","price":9.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 lb.","offer_id":51404837355837,"sku":"4S14O","price":28.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/0491\/6285\/files\/ShanYao_Organic_37fc4787-111f-4eab-a56f-670f1c224513.jpg?v=1771493375","url":"https:\/\/groceryeshop.us\/products\/chinese-yam-dioscorea-opposita-rhizoma-shan-yao-organic-grade","provider":"Groceryeshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}