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
Tonifies the Spleen and Stomach: In TCM, Shan Yao is primarily used as a mild tonic for the spleen and stomach, helping to strengthen these organs and improve digestion. It is beneficial for individuals suffering from digestive weakness and lack of appetite.
Supports Respiratory and Immune Systems: This root is also known for its beneficial properties for the respiratory system, helping to calm coughs and facilitate breathing. Moreover, Shan Yao strengthens the immune system, aiding in fighting infections and maintaining overall well-being.
Metabolism Regulation: Shan Yao is used to regulate metabolism, helping to maintain stable energy levels and improve weight management.
Kidney and Sexual Function Support: It is recognized for tonifying the kidneys and supporting sexual function, contributing to general well-being and vitality.

Usage Recommendations
Decoctions: To fully benefit from its properties, Shan Yao is often used in decoctions with other herbs tailored to your specific needs. This method allows for effective extraction of its active components for optimal therapeutic support.
Culinary Uses: Add Shan Yao to your culinary dishes to enrich their flavor and benefit from its medicinal properties. It is particularly appreciated in soups, stews, and desserts.
Tablets and Capsules: Available as dietary supplements, Shan Yao capsules and tablets offer a convenient option to integrate its benefits into your daily routine. Ensure to follow appropriate dosage recommendations.
Topical Use: Shan Yao can also be used topically to soothe minor skin irritations and promote healthy skin.

Shan Yao, or Chinese yam, is a precious root in Traditional Chinese Medicine, known for its tonic effects on the spleen and stomach, support for the respiratory and immune systems, metabolism regulation, and support for kidney and sexual function. Incorporate Shan Yao into your daily life to support your physical, mental, and emotional well-being naturally and effectively.

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Category: Tonifies

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

Properties:
Nature: Neutral
Flavor: 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 moisturizes the lungs.
Tonifies the Kidney.
Strengthens Spleen/Stomach functions
Promotes Qi production.
Nourishes Yin and organic fluids
Preserves Jing essence
Consolidates Yin of Kidneys, Spleen, Lung.

Contraindications:
Flourishing Dampness in the Middle Heater and food stagnation.
Do not use alone for dampness.
Use with caution with insulin, sulfonylureas, and other antidiabetics such as tolbutamide (Orinase), glipizide (Glucotrol), and glyburide (DiaBeta / Micronase). Synergistic hypoglycemic effect may occur.

Recommended Dosage:
9 to 30g in decoction per day.

Usage:
Boil for 15 minutes.

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Western Usage:
Spleen/stomach qi deficiency,
Diarrhea,
Lack of appetite,
Fatigue,
Dampness (Spleen),
Leukorrhea,
Excessive thirst,
Insatiable hunger,
Nocturnal emissions,
Lung deficiency
Recommended for thin and tired individuals with low appetite and loose stools, individuals with weak constitution, or those suffering from chronic illnesses, particularly those with weakness in the digestive system (improves digestion).
Strengthens the body and improves kidney and immune system functions.
May help lower blood sugar levels.
Acts as an antioxidant in the body and reduces free radicals.
Family: > Tonic herbs to invigorate Qi.

Comparisons:
BAI ZHU - Radix Atractylodis Macrocephalae fortifies the Spleen and dispels Dampness.
SHAN YAO (CHAO) - Radix Dioscorea Oppo.(Tosta)More details about the plant can be found in Newsletter 17 - Shan Yao

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Precautions:
Cannot replace a varied and balanced diet and healthy lifestyle. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Keep out of reach of children, away from heat and humidity.

To ensure traceability and excellence in our supplies, we prioritize collection companies strategically located in the heart of listed traditional terroirs. Entire villages have specialized in plant cultivation and have developed invaluable expertise over the centuries for all stages of cultivation.

Absence: of bacteriological or fungal contamination, heavy metals, pesticide residues, sulfides, and irradiation.