山药
Herb Name Lookup

Shan Yao

Rhizoma Dioscoreae

Chinese Yam

Qi Tonic
About this herb

A starchy tuber that gently nourishes Spleen, Lung, and Kidney.

PinyinShan Yao
Chinese山药
Latin (pharmaceutical)Rhizoma Dioscoreae
EnglishChinese Yam
CategoryQi Tonic
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