Chinese yam, aka Dioscorea (Shan Yao), is enjoyed in vegetable and rice dishes. A commonly used medicinal herb, it supports fertility and helps treat hot flashes, menstrual cramping, and the pain associated with arthritis and inflammation. It has a long history as both a culinary and medicinal herb and tonic.
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