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Chinese Yam (Shan Yao)

Neutral

山药 (Shān Yào)

Root

Flavor (味)

Sweet

Organ Affinity (归经)

SpleenLungKidney

Benefits

  • ✓ Tonifies spleen and lung
  • ✓ Nourishes kidney yin
  • ✓ Stabilizes essence
  • ✓ Generates fluids

Good For

qi deficiencyyin deficiencybalanced

Best Season

All