Mai Dong (Ophiopogon japonicus) — Sichuan Dried Root, Sulfur-Free Hand-Selected 250g

Mai Dong (Ophiopogon japonicus), also known as Dwarf Lilyturf Root or Ophiopogon Root, is the dried tuberous root of a highly revered traditional herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Mài Dōng (麦冬). For centuries, Mai Dong has been prized as a yin-nourishing, fluid-generating, and heart-calming herb, used to moisten dryness, ease thirst, soothe the throat, and support the Lung and Stomach. Its nature is sweet, slightly bitter, and slightly cold, making it a gentle yet profoundly nourishing herb for replenishing body fluids and harmonizing the spirit.

Key Selling Points

• Sulfur-free, hand-selected Sichuan Mai Dong
• Traditional yin-nourishing and fluid-generating herb
• Ophiopogon japonicus dried tuberous root
• Naturally sun-dried to preserve quality
• Suitable for tea, soup, congee, and daily tonics

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully hand-selected and naturally sun-dried to preserve its pale yellow-ivory color, plump spindle shape, and smooth, slightly translucent texture. The roots carry a mild, sweet, earthy aroma. When decocted or brewed, they soften and yield a gentle, subtly sweet infusion with a smooth, moistening mouthfeel that adds body to teas and broths without overpowering other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal tea blends
• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Congee and grain porridge
• Seasonal nourishing tonics
• Daily wellness decoctions

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Mai Dong is decocted into soups, congee, and gentle tonics to support daily nourishment during dry seasons and warm weather. It is a common ingredient in Lung- and Stomach-nourishing formulas, where it pairs with ingredients like lily bulb, dendrobium, and American ginseng. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with chrysanthemum, goji berry, and jujube for a light, mildly sweet infusion that soothes the throat and supports fluid balance.

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