Sichuan Mai Dong Ophiopogon Root Tea Loose Dried Herb 50g Sulphur-Free Grade 2 Wellness Brew

Sichuan Mai Dong (麦冬), the dried tuber root of Ophiopogon japonicus, is a classic TCM yin-nourishing herb. Traditionally sweet and slightly bitter with a cool nature, it is associated with the heart, lung, and stomach channels. These sulphur-free dried roots are sun-dried and suitable for tea, decoctions, and culinary herbal use.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Sichuan-grown Mai Dong, a prized regional source of Ophiopogon japonicus tuber roots
• Sulphur-free processing with traditional sun-drying to preserve natural character
• Grade 2 roots in convenient 50g loose packs for flexible daily use
• Traditionally used in TCM to nourish yin and moisten the lung
• Versatile for herbal tea, decoctions, congee, and soup recipes

Quality & Sensory

The dried tubers are typically pale yellowish-white with a translucent, slightly wrinkled surface and a firm yet pliable texture. They carry a mild, sweet herbal aroma, and brewed tea typically tastes gently sweet with a faintly bitter, cooling finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep alone or with goji and chrysanthemum as a daily herbal tea
• Simmer in decoctions with other yin-nourishing herbs
• Add to congee or dessert soups for traditional seasonal cooking
• Include in herbal soup packs for family recipes

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 goji berry in decoctions and teas. It is a common ingredient in autumn and dry-season wellness drinks and is also simmered into congee and sweet soups in Chinese home cooking.

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