Yam Tokoro Rhizome Pieces (Dioscorea Hypoglauca)

Yam Tokoro Rhizome Pieces (Dioscorea hypoglauca) are dried segments of a lesser-known wild yam species traditionally used in Chinese herbal medicine to support circulation, clear heat-toxin, and break up stagnation. Known in Traditional Chinese Medicine as Bi Xie (萆薢)—specifically referring to this species when used for dampness-related conditions—these rhizome pieces are firm, pale, and fibrous, ideal for long decoction in medicinal formulas.

In TCM, this herb is used primarily to separate the pure from the turbid in the lower burner, making it particularly helpful for cloudy urine, leukorrhea, or urinary discomfort caused by damp-heat. It is also used in formulas that address rheumatic pain, joint stiffness, and skin conditions related to dampness or heat accumulation.

Bi Xie is slightly bitter and neutral in nature, often paired with herbs like Yi Yi Ren (Coix seed), Huang Bai (Phellodendron), or Fu Ling (Poria) to enhance its effects on damp elimination and urinary health.

When simmered, Yam Tokoro Rhizome Pieces produce a mildly bitter, starchy decoction that works gently yet effectively to clear internal dampness and restore clarity to lower-body fluid metabolism.

Each batch of Yam Tokoro Rhizome Pieces (Dioscorea hypoglauca) is carefully selected and dried to preserve its natural texture, integrity, and energetic properties. Whether used in traditional dampness-clearing formulas or urinary-support blends, this wild yam variety offers a trusted, time-tested solution for restoring balance and supporting lower-body health.