Premium Mai Dong Ophiopogon Root Tea 500g Sulfur-Free Sichuan Dried Herb for Soup and Decoction

Premium Mai Dong (麦冬), the dried tuberous root of Ophiopogon japonicus, is a classic Chinese herbal ingredient. In TCM theory it is sweet and slightly bitter in flavor with a slightly cold nature, traditionally associated with the heart, lung, and stomach channels. Hand-selected Sichuan roots are sulfur-free and carefully dried. Traditionally simmered in soups, decoctions, and herbal teas.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Sichuan Mai Dong, the traditional TCM name for Ophiopogon root
• Hand-selected dried tuberous roots with sulfur-free processing
• Traditionally valued in TCM for nourishing yin and moistening the lungs
• 500g bulk pack suitable for soups, decoctions, and daily herbal tea
• Versatile raw herb for home decoction, congee, and seasonal wellness recipes

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellowish-white to light yellow, plump and semi-translucent with a soft yet slightly chewy texture. The aroma is mild and faintly sweet, and simmered roots yield a gentle, subtly sweet taste with a smooth finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into herbal soups with lean pork, chicken, or lotus seed
• Brew as a mild daily herbal tea, alone or with goji berries
• Add to congee or dessert soups for a traditional seasonal dish
• Use in classic TCM decoction formulas at home

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Mai Dong is a common yin-nourishing herb often paired with Ren Shen or Wu Wei Zi in classic formulas such as Sheng Mai San, and with Sha Shen and Yu Zhu in moistening soups. It is traditionally used in autumn and dry-season cooking, simmered in soups, decoctions, and teas to accompany seasonal wellness routines.

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