Note: the actions, contraindications and usage sections are currently published in Arabic (primary market content); translations are in progress. Herb name, nature, taste and meridians are shown as is.

Shan Yao

山药 Shan Yao

Dioscoreae Rhizoma

Nature

平

Taste

甘

📍

Meridians

脾 · 肺 · 肾

💊 Actions

Nourishes the Spleen, Lung, and Kidney together; for weak children, the elderly, and chronic diarrhea.

Contraindications

Very safe; large amounts are contraindicated for those with severe abdominal distension.

📖 Usage & Dosage

15-30 grams, cooked as soup or porridge.

🏠 Chinese yam

A popular food-medicine dual-use herb; sold dried as white slices.