Ingredient Name: Fresh Chinese Yam, Nagaimo, Yamaimo, Japanese Mountain Yam, Korean Yam, Dioscorea Opposita
How do I prepare it?
Where can I buy this?
What is the cost?
- Chinese yam costs around $1.50 CAD for 2 medium sized roots
Any benefits?
- It is often used in combination with meats and other Chinese herbs to help digestion and regular sugar levels
- Traditionally it is used to relieve stomach pains and diarrhea
- When boiled with chicken and a variety of other Chinese herbs, it is an ideal confinement soup as it helps control inflammation of the uterus
Any precautions?
- For some people, touching raw Chinese Yam will make their hands itchy – be sure to wear gloves as you peel the skin, wash and prep the root
- Excess consumption is known to cause frequent urination and perspiration
Additional Information?
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Fresh Chinese yam costs $6/lb in Seattle, WA. I am wondering the next time I am in BC, Canada, if I can buy in bulk to bring back to states? Has anyone tried? How long is shelf life? Would it last longer if I refrigerate? Thanks!
Thanks, Wynn. Yah, there are strict import rules against many raw and dried ingredients. Thanks for checking and clarifying! Lisa