Chinese Yam Wholesale
Bulk dried Chinese yam (Dioscorea opposita / Shan Yao, 山药) supplied as clean unbleached root slices for herbal tea, functional food ingredient, culinary broth and botanical raw material buyers needing clear cut-grade and export packing discussion.
Product specifications
| English Name | Chinese Yam |
| Chinese Name | 山药 |
| Pinyin | Shan Yao |
| Latin Name | Dioscorea opposita |
| Part Used | Rhizome |
| Available Forms | Slices, strips, whole dried pieces, powder on request |
| Quotation basis | Current B2B quotation after confirming specification, grade, quantity, packaging, destination country and delivery terms. Website does not publish fixed prices. |
| Standard Packaging | MOQ: 1 Bag (25kg) |
| Traditional Properties | Neutral; sweet. Traditional Spleen and Kidney botanical (平，甘；补脾益胃，生津益精) |
| Traditional Actions | Strengthens Spleen and Stomach, generates body fluids, benefits vital essence (补脾养胃，生津益气，补肾涩精) |
| Origin | China, sourced through Bozhou herb market |
| MOQ | MOQ from 1 kg; discuss based on specification and season |
| Packaging | Bulk cartons or woven bags; custom packing upon request |
Applications & Uses
Nutritional meal-replacement flours, wellness broths, vitality blends, and dietary cereal preparations.
Traditional herbal characteristics
TCM properties: Neutral; sweet. Traditional Spleen and Kidney botanical (平，甘；补脾益胃，生津益精)
Traditional actions: Strengthens Spleen and Stomach, generates body fluids, benefits vital essence (补脾养胃，生津益气，补肾涩精)
Documents on request
COA, third-party testing, certificate of origin, phytosanitary or other export documents can be arranged when required.
Quote checklist
MOQ from 1 kg. Please send target specification, quantity, destination country and packaging requirements.
Get Latest PriceTraditional Actions & Functional Applications (传统功效与应用方向)
🌿 Traditional Properties (性味归经)
Neutral; sweet. Traditional Spleen and Kidney botanical (平，甘；补脾益胃，生津益精)
Categorized under Roots & Rhizomes in traditional botanical literature.
✨ Traditional Actions (传统功效)
Strengthens Spleen and Stomach, generates body fluids, benefits vital essence (补脾养胃，生津益气，补肾涩精)
Documented in traditional Chinese herbal pharmacopoeia for classic botanical formulas and wellness applications.
🍵 Formulation & Blending Uses (应用方向)
Nutritional meal-replacement flours, wellness broths, vitality blends, and dietary cereal preparations.
Commonly selected by international tea blenders, botanical beverage formulators, and dietary ingredient processors.
*Disclaimer: Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) properties and herbal actions are presented for botanical raw material identification, tea formulation planning, and historical reference only. Products are supplied in bulk as raw botanical ingredients. Finished product labeling, health claims, and classifications remain subject to applicable food, supplement, or herbal regulations in the buyer's destination country.
Chinese Yam Wholesale buying guide
This buying guide is written for importers, herbal tea brands, botanical ingredient buyers and trading companies comparing chinese yam specifications from China.
Available specifications
Chinese Yam can be discussed in forms such as slices, strips, whole dried pieces, powder on request. Buyers should confirm cut size, grade, color, moisture expectations, packaging style and destination country before asking for a final quotation.
Quality checklist
Check appearance, odor, dryness, foreign matter, broken rate, uniformity and packing condition. For larger orders, third-party testing or pre-shipment inspection can be arranged upon request.
Sample and MOQ
Sample availability depends on season and specification. MOQ from 1 kg is available for many starter products; larger MOQ is discussed based on grade, packaging and whether the buyer needs a single product order or mixed order with other Chinese herbs.
How to buy Chinese Yam from Bozhou
Start by sending the target product name, Chinese name if available, expected quantity, destination country and required form. Bozhou sourcing is useful because multiple grades may be available in the market. A clear inquiry helps compare the correct material instead of only comparing the cheapest price.
For B2B buyers, the best process is sample confirmation, written specification, bulk quotation, packaging confirmation, inspection arrangement and shipment discussion. If the product will be used as herbal tea ingredient, botanical raw material or further processing ingredient, the buyer should also confirm local import and labeling requirements.
Common buyer questions
Buyers often ask whether the product can be supplied in cartons, woven bags or custom packing. They also ask whether documents such as COA, certificate of origin or phytosanitary documents can be arranged. These requirements should be discussed before order confirmation because they may affect cost and lead time.
Applications are subject to local regulations. We describe products as raw botanical materials, herbal tea ingredients or traditional herbal product materials, and avoid unsupported medical claims.
Packaging and shipment planning
Before confirming a bulk order, buyers should decide whether they need standard export cartons, woven bags, inner plastic lining, vacuum packing or custom labels. Packaging affects loading volume, moisture protection and final landed cost. If the product will be repacked by the importer, bulk packaging may be enough. If the product will be sold as a tea ingredient or ingredient for further blending, cleaner selected material and stronger packaging may be worth the extra cost.
Why work with a Bozhou-based sourcing partner
A Bozhou-based sourcing partner can help compare available grades, check whether the current season is suitable for buying, and source related products for mixed orders. This is important for buyers building a long-term Chinese herb supply chain rather than making a one-time purchase. Clear communication, written specifications, sample records and pre-shipment checks make repeat orders easier and reduce misunderstanding between buyer and supplier.
Long-term supply planning
For repeat purchasing, buyers should record approved sample photos, packing details, grade notes, acceptable moisture range, preferred cut size and document requirements. These records help the supplier quote the same standard next time and help the buyer compare price changes fairly. Seasonal herbs may change in appearance and price, so long-term buyers should ask for updated photos and sample confirmation when switching harvest lots. A stable sourcing workflow improves consistency, reduces dispute risk and supports stronger cooperation between overseas buyers and a Bozhou-based Chinese herb supplier.
Next step for buyers
When you are ready to compare quotations, prepare a short inquiry with the product name, required specification, estimated quantity, destination country, packing preference and any document requirements. This makes it easier to check the correct grade and respond with a useful quotation instead of a general market price.
Chinese yam sourcing notes for importers
Chinese yam buyers should confirm dried Chinese yam slices identity, slice thickness, color, dryness and sulfur or processing expectations before comparing quotations. The product gallery presents a verified dried slice overview followed by close detail texture, bulk display and culinary preparation reference views so importers can inspect botanical quality without confusion.
Processing forms and inspection
Discuss dried slice form (cross-cut coins or oblique slices), target slice thickness (typically 2–4 mm), natural unbleached ivory-to-white color, dryness, moisture control (≤ 13%), sulfur-free processing verification, foreign matter limits and whether pre-shipment photos or third-party testing are needed for the destination country.
Packing and documentation
Packing should protect dried Chinese yam slices from moisture pickup, breakage and odor transfer during storage and transport. Standard bulk options include poly-lined corrugated export cartons (15–20 kg) or woven bags. Buyers can discuss inner liner, shipping marks, COA, certificate of origin and phytosanitary document needs before order confirmation.
Sample and inquiry CTA
MOQ from 1 kg can be discussed for Chinese yam samples, mixed food-herb ingredient trial orders and botanical raw material projects when market availability is suitable. Send target specification, estimated quantity, destination country and packing requirements; product use, labeling and claims are subject to local regulations in the buyer's market.
Request Chinese yam quoteImage and gallery note
The product gallery follows the buyer-friendly overview, detail, background and usage reference order: a verified dried slice overview on a presentation tray, close detail texture for slice thickness and chalk-free inspection, commercial bulk display, and a culinary broth preparation reference for food-herb ingredient planning.
Chinese yam sourcing FAQ
What details should importers confirm before ordering Chinese yam?
Confirm the slice thickness, color, dryness, moisture, sulfur or processing expectations if relevant, foreign matter, approved sample reference, packaging and document requirements, quantity and destination country before order confirmation.
Can Chinese yam samples or trial orders start with MOQ from 1 kg?
MOQ from 1 kg can be discussed for Chinese yam samples, mixed food-herb ingredient trial orders and botanical raw material test orders when market availability, packing and shipment planning are suitable.
What document topics should buyers discuss for Chinese yam?
Buyers can discuss COA, third-party testing, certificate of origin, phytosanitary documents, packing marks, food-ingredient label information and destination country requirements before shipment. Product use, labeling and claims are subject to local regulations.
Traditional Herbal Pairings & Formulation Synergies (传统经典搭配与配伍)
In traditional Chinese botanical formulation (药对), companion herbs are combined to enhance specific qualities, balance temperature, or improve tea infusion harmony. Here are classical pairings for Chinese Yam:
Euryale Seed (芡实)
Classical 'Si Shen' Spleen-strengthening and essence-retaining synergy.
View Euryale Seed →*Formulation note: Traditional pairings are provided for B2B tea blenders, functional beverage developers, and dietary formulators. Finished product ratios and claims depend on target market regulations.
Target Market Regulatory & Efficacy Positioning (对应国家合规功效宣传指南)
How international B2B buyers in major destination markets position and compliantly label Chinese Yam according to local regulatory frameworks:
🇺🇸 North America (FDA / DSHEA / NHP)
Nutritional meal-replacement powder raw material, dietary fiber and botanical wellness supplement.
🇪🇺 Europe & UK (EFSA / THMPD)
Dietary botanical ingredient for nutritional flours, gentle food porridge mixes, and wellness beverage bases.
🇯🇵🇰🇷 East Asia (Japan Kampo / Korea MFDS)
Renowned staple vegetable and Hanbang ingredient (산약 / 마 / サンヤク) for daily culinary health and energy flours.
🇸🇬🇲🇾 Southeast Asia (Halal & Food / Beverage)
Classic component in traditional Chinese soup packs, nourishing porridge mixes, and family wellness broths.
*Regulatory guidance: Product use, import classification, nutrition labeling, and allowable marketing claims are strictly subject to local food, drug, or dietary supplement laws in the destination country. Bozhou Herb Source provides raw botanical ingredients with COA, origin, and testing documentation upon request.
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