| Family Name | Dioscoreaceae |
| Scientific name | Dioscorea opposita Thunb. |
| Common name | Chinese yam, Nagaimo |
| Growth habit | Perennial twining herbaceous vine. |
| Leaf | Opposite leaves, elliptical or oval. |
| Flower | Uni-sexual, milky white flower. Flowering in Summer. Dioecious. |
| Fruit | Capsule, prismatic, matured from August to October. |
| More to learn | Chinese Yam can accompany lots of ingredients for diets good for our health. It can be mixed with sugar to heal Chronic bronchitis; or to make different soups to prevent diseases such as Pollakiuria, diarrhea, etc. |
| Properties | Roots: Mild Sweet tasting, neutral and tonic. |
| Treats | Diabetes, promoting fluid production, Reinforcing Kidney |
| Reference | General Information on Chinese Yam Investigation on Chinese Yam’s Power in Clearing Lipid in Bloodstream Different Examples of Dishes with Yam |