Shan Yao

Shan Yao


  • Chineese Name: 山药
  • Pin Yin Name: Shan Yao
  • Latin Name: Rhizoma Dioscoreae Oppositae
  • Natures: Neutral
  • Taste: Sweet
  • Chanels Entered: Lung, Spleen, Kidney
Supplementing Medicinals (Bu Yi Yao)
Qi-Supplementing Medicinals (Bu Qi Yao)
from 10 to 30
Supplements Qi
Supplements the Centre
Supplements the Spleen
Stops diarrhea
Supplements Lung Qi
Nurtures Lung Yin
Stops cough
Consolidates the Kidney
Consolidates Jing
Supplements the Kidney
Nurtures Kidney Yin
Favors Organic Liquid production
Nurtures Yin