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山药 · Shan Yao
Chinese Yam
Dioscorea opposita
— Neutral, sweet · Spleen, Lung, Kidney
Traditional uses
Weak digestion, loose stools
Chronic dry cough
Frequent urination
Used in
Bloating & Indigestion
Loose Stools
Dry Cough
Tiredness & Low Energy
Frequent Colds / Weak Immunity
Heartburn & Acid Reflux
Menopause & Hot Flushes
Water Retention & Puffiness
Poor Appetite & Food Stagnation
Sweating Easily & Catching Every Cold
⚠ Safety
Food-grade; avoid with heavy bloating.
Sources
Wikipedia – Dioscorea opposita (photo & botany)
Bensky et al. – Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (Eastland Press)
Scheid, Bensky et al. – Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas & Strategies (Eastland Press)
NCCIH – Herbs at a Glance (US National Institutes of Health)