Dried Ophiopogon Root Mai Dong 500g Sichuan Sun Dried Herb for Tea and Decoction

Dried Ophiopogon Root, known in TCM as Mai Dong (麦冬), from Ophiopogon japonicus. These sun-dried tuber roots are sourced from Sichuan and sold as bulk edible agricultural produce. In TCM theory, Mai Dong is sweet and slightly bitter with a slightly cold nature, traditionally associated with the heart, lung, and stomach channels. Traditionally used in decoctions, teas, and herbal soups. Store refrigerated and use as part of a balanced herbal routine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Sichuan-grown Mai Dong dried tuber roots
• Botanical source Ophiopogon japonicus with long slender roots
• Sun-dried processing preserves the natural herb form
• Traditionally valued in TCM for nourishing yin and moistening the lung
• Bulk 500g pack suited for teas, decoctions, and soup blends

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellow to light yellowish-brown with a semi-translucent, plump appearance and a slightly flexible yet firm texture. The aroma is mild and faintly sweet, and simmered roots typically yield a gentle, subtly sweet taste with a hint of bitterness.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Brew as a mild daily herbal tea
• Add to nourishing soups with other botanicals
• Cook into congee for seasonal herbal dishes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Mai Dong is traditionally used to nourish yin, moisten the lung, and benefit the stomach, and it is often paired with herbs such as Sha Shen, Yu Zhu, or Gan Cao in decoctions. It is a common ingredient in autumn and winter herbal soups and teas, and is traditionally simmered alone or with other roots for a gentle daily drink.

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