150g Bag of Chinese Yam Root.

Shan Yao, known as Dioscorea opposita or Chinese yam, is a revered root in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), recognized for its numerous wellness benefits. Incorporating Shan Yao into your daily routine can play an essential role in supporting your overall well-being.

Benefits and Uses
- Tonic for Spleen and Stomach: In TCM, Shan Yao is mainly used as a gentle tonic for the spleen and stomach, helping to strengthen these organs and improve digestion. It is beneficial for those with weak digestion and poor appetite.
- Support for Respiratory and Immune Systems: This root is also known for its benefits on the respiratory system, helping to soothe cough and ease breathing. Additionally, Shan Yao strengthens the immune system, helping fight infections and support general wellness.
- Metabolism Regulation: Shan Yao supports metabolic balance, helping to maintain stable energy levels and manage weight more effectively.
- Support for Kidneys and Sexual Function: It is also recognized for tonifying the kidneys and supporting sexual function, contributing to overall vitality and well-being.

Usage Recommendations
- Decoctions: For optimal benefits, Shan Yao is often used in decoctions combined with other herbs adapted to individual needs. This method allows efficient extraction of active compounds.
- Cooking: Add Shan Yao to your meals to enhance flavor and benefit from its medicinal properties. It is especially appreciated in soups, stews, and desserts.
- Topical Use: Shan Yao may also be applied externally to soothe minor skin irritations and support healthy skin.

Shan Yao, or Chinese yam, is a valuable root in TCM, recognized for its tonifying effects on spleen and stomach, support of the respiratory and immune systems, metabolic regulation, and kidney and sexual health support. Incorporate Shan Yao into your daily life to promote natural and effective physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

More details available in the Newsletter 17 - Shan Yao

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Category: Tonifying

Pinyin: Shan Yao
Pharmaceutical: Radix Dioscoreae Oppositae
Other Names: Sheng Shan Yao, Huai Shan Yao
Description: Rhizome of the yam.

Properties:
Nature: Neutral
Taste: Sweet
Tropism: Spleen, Lung, Kidney
Toxicity: Non-toxic

Actions and Indications:
Tonifies Qi
Nourishes Yin
Tonifies the Spleen
Tonifies the Lung and helps with cough. Lubricates and moistens the lungs.
Tonifies the Kidney
Strengthens Spleen/Stomach functions
Promotes Qi production
Nourishes Yin and body fluids
Preserves Jing essence
Consolidates Kidney, Spleen and Lung Yin

Contraindications:
Flourishing Dampness in the Middle Jiao and food stagnation.
Do not use alone for dampness.
Use with caution with insulin, sulfonylureas, and other antidiabetics such as tolbutamide, glipizide, or glyburide. A synergistic hypoglycemic effect may occur.

Recommended dosage:
9 to 30 g in daily decoction.
Use:
Boil for 15 minutes.

Family: Tonifying herbs to invigorate Qi

Comparisons:
BAI ZHU - Radix Atractylodis Macrocephalae strengthens the Spleen and disperses Dampness.
SHAN YAO (CHAO) - Radix Dioscorea Oppo. (Tosta)

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Precautions for use:
Does not replace a varied and balanced diet or healthy lifestyle. Do not exceed recommended daily dose. Keep out of reach of children. Store in a cool, dry place.

To ensure traceability and excellence, we work with trusted harvesting companies based in key traditional regions. Entire villages have specialized in cultivating and processing these plants over centuries.

Free from: bacterial or fungal contamination, heavy metals, pesticide residues, sulfur, and irradiation.