Mai Dong (Ophiopogon japonicus) Dried Root — 200g Bottled Food Herb for Tea & Soup

Mai Dong (Ophiopogon japonicus), known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Mài Dōng (麦冬) and also called Dwarf Lilyturf Root, is the dried tuberous root of a highly revered food herb. For centuries, Mai Dong has been prized as a gentle yin-nourishing, fluid-generating herb, traditionally used to moisten dryness, soothe the throat, and support the Heart and Lung channels. Its nature is sweet, slightly cold, and mildly bitter, making it a soft yet profoundly nourishing herb for calming the spirit and replenishing body fluids. This listing offers 200g of bottled, factory-direct Mai Dong root, cold-brew friendly and suitable for daily tea and soup use.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional yin-nourishing food herb (药食同源)
• Dried Ophiopogon japonicus tuberous root
• 200g bottled pack, factory-direct supply
• Cold-brew friendly for tea and decoction
• Natural sweetness from the herb itself, no added sugar

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully dried to preserve its pale yellowish-white color, plump oval shape, and smooth, slightly translucent texture. The roots carry a mild, earthy aroma with a faintly sweet, clean scent. When cold-brewed or decocted, they yield a gentle, subtly sweet infusion with a soft, soothing mouthfeel, and the roots soften into a tender, chewable texture that can be eaten after brewing.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Daily herbal tea, hot or cold-brewed
• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Congee and grain porridge
• Blended with chrysanthemum, goji berry, or lily bulb
• Seasonal autumn and winter nourishment

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Mai Dong is decocted into soups, congee, and gentle tonics to support daily nourishment during dry seasons and to soothe the throat. It is a classic ingredient in autumn soup packs, where it pairs with lily bulb, goji berry, and jujube. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with chrysanthemum and wolfberry for a light, mildly sweet infusion, and it is often added to cooling summer drinks for its fluid-generating character.

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