Other Names: Rhizoma Dioscoreae • Huai Shan Yao • Huai Shan • 怀 山 • Common Yam • Cinnamon-vine • Nagaimo • Tororo • Seoyeo • Hoài Sơn • Tuge • White ñame • Japanese mountain potato Plant Family: Dioscoreaceae
This herb should always be cooked. Do not eat raw. It can be fried, added to soup, or used like a potato. Besides the root, this plant produces small potatoes on its vines that can also be used in dishes.
D. opposita and D. oppositifolia are synonyms. They refer to the same plant.
Species
D. opposita and D. oppositifolia are synonyms Dioscorea Alata L Dioscorea Bulbifera Dioscorea Nipponica
Growth
Dioscorea oppositifolia is in the USDA Plant Database. Drill down via USDA Interactive Map:
USA: Dioscorea oppositifolia has been introduced to multiple states. USDA Zones: 4-11
Native: Japan, Taiwan, China, Korea
Habitats: Hilly slopes, valleys
Category: Tonify Qi
English: Chinese Yam Pinyin: Shan Yao Pharmaceutical: Radix Dioscoreae Oppositae
Ba Xian Chang Shou Wan • Bao Yin Jian • Bu Shen Yi Gan Tang • Dang Gui Di Huang Yin • Diao Gan Tang • Ding Jing Tang • Du Qi Wan • Er Long Zuo Ci Wan • Fu Tu Dan • Jian Ling Tang • Jian Pi Wan • Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan • Liu Wei Di Huang Wan • Mai Wei Di Huang Wan • Ming Mu Di Huang Wan • Qi Ju Di Huang Wan • Ren Shen Zi Xue Tang • Shen Ling Bai Zhu San • Shen Qi Wan • Suo Quan Wan • Tu Si Zi Wan • Wan Dai Tang • Yi Huang Tang • You Gui Wan • Yu Ye Tang • Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan • Zuo Gui Wan • Zuo Gui Yin
Alert
Be cautions with all medicine.
Potential Drug Interactions
Herbal medicine may interact negatively with pharma drugs and other herbs. Examples below:
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Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience. While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts, variations may result from the numerous English translations. Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs. The information here is strictly for educational purposes.
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