Chinese Yam Root

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Plant Root
Edible Plant
Medicinal Plant
gptkbp:allergenPotential May cause skin irritation
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs Huai Shan
Nagaimo
Shan Yao
gptkbp:category Tuber
Root Vegetable
gptkbp:color White
gptkbp:contains gptkb:Diosgenin
starch
Mucilage
gptkbp:cookingMethod gptkb:Raw
Steamed
Boiled
Stir-fried
gptkbp:cultivatedIn gptkb:China
gptkb:Japan
gptkb:Korea
gptkbp:family gptkb:Dioscoreaceae
gptkbp:flavor Mild
Slightly Sweet
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Dioscorea
gptkbp:harvestSeason Autumn
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Chinese Yam Root
gptkbp:length 30-100 cm
gptkbp:nativeTo gptkb:China
gptkb:East_Asia
gptkbp:scientificName gptkb:Dioscorea_opposita
gptkbp:shape Cylindrical
gptkbp:storage Cool, dry place
gptkbp:texture Crisp
Mucilaginous
gptkbp:traditionalChineseMedicine Nourishes Yin
Supports Kidney
Supports Lung
Tonifies Qi
gptkbp:usedAs gptkb:food
gptkb:traditional_medicine
gptkbp:usedFor Digestive Health
Boosting Energy
Improving Lung Health
Managing Diabetes
Supporting Spleen Function
gptkbp:usedInCuisine gptkb:Chinese_cuisine
gptkb:South_Korean
Japanese cuisine
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Chinese_Medicinal_Herbs
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7