The full name of Tianshan Snow Lotus sold in supermarkets is "Tianshan Snow Lotus", which belongs to the yam family. Its botanical name is "Chrysanthemum sweet potato", not sweet potato.

Tianshan yacon is native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It is a rhizome that looks like a sweet potato and a yam. Tianshan yacon has the health-care effects of cooling and annealing, clearing away heat and detoxification, strengthening the stomach and intestines, and softening blood vessels. Rich in protein, algae, and minerals. It has the effects of eliminating phlegm, antibacterial and promoting blood circulation, and lowering blood pressure.