Chinese yam

Chinese yam

Chinese yam is a geographical indication certification trademark.

　　Chinese yam

　　*Compendium of Materia Medica* refers to Chinese yam as the "celestial plant of Chu". Regular consumption offers medicinal benefits such as strengthening the spleen and stomach, relieving diarrhea and pain, dissolving phlegm, moisturizing skin and hair, lowering blood pressure and blood sugar, fighting tumors, and delaying aging. It is also a delicious vegetable suitable for steaming, boiling, roasting, or stir-frying.

　　Matou Town in Huaiyin District is the origin of Chinese yam, with a long history of cultivation. The town is located on the alluvial plains of the abandoned Yellow River, where sandy soil is ideal for growing Chinese yam. The main cultivation areas are concentrated in villages such as Taishan, Xinhe, Yuba, and Jiuxian. The Chinese yam produced here features thick, short roots with abundant root hairs, high quality, tender and white flesh, high starch content, and a sweet, smooth taste, making it an excellent seasonal tonic.