Tuo Luo Crystal Water Yam

Tuo Luo Crystal Water Yam

　　Water yam, also known as Ji Qi or Gan Ge, is a perennial deciduous climbing legume plant. Every part of the yam is valuable, offering high comprehensive utility. The *Shennong’s Classic of Materia Medica* records that water yam can invigorate yang, relax muscles, promote rash eruption, relieve diarrhea, soothe irritability, and quench thirst. It is commonly used to treat conditions such as colds, febrile headaches, irritability and heat exhaustion, diarrhea, dysentery, blocked measles, hypertension, and angina. Processed yam products such as separated and deeply processed yam powder, yam paste, yam jelly, and yam juice are highly popular in markets across Japan, Southeast Asia, and Europe & America.

　　Due to its suitable geological conditions, Paitan grows premium varieties of water yam, characterized mainly by their abundant starch and minimal fiber, along with a naturally sweet and cool taste. Thinly sliced Paitan water yam, served as a cold dish, is crystal clear and has an excellent texture. When used to make soup, it infuses the broth with a naturally sweet and refreshing flavor, making it particularly delicious.