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

Premium Mai Dong (麦冬), the dried tuberous root of Ophiopogon japonicus, is a classic Chinese herbal botanical. 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. These selected large-grade roots from Sichuan are sulfur-free and dried for herbal tea, decoctions, and culinary use.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Sichuan-grown Ophiopogon japonicus tuber roots in selected large grade
• Known in TCM as Mai Dong (麦冬), a foundational yin-nourishing botanical
• Dried and sulfur-free processing suitable for daily herbal tea
• Traditionally used in decoctions, congee, and seasonal wellness recipes
• Sold as a food-grade raw herb with 12-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellowish-white to light yellow with a plump, semi-translucent appearance and a firm yet flexible texture. The aroma is mild and slightly sweet, and brewed or simmered roots yield a gentle, subtly sweet taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep in hot water as a mild daily herbal tea
• Simmer in decoctions with other tonic herbs
• Add to congee or soups for traditional culinary use
• Pair with lily bulb or chrysanthemum in seasonal drinks

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Mai Dong is traditionally used to nourish yin, moisten the lung, and generate fluids, and it appears in classic formulas such as Sheng Mai San. It is commonly simmered in decoctions, steeped as tea, or cooked into congee, often paired with herbs like American ginseng or schisandra, especially in dry autumn seasons.

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