Mai Dong Ophiopogon Root Dried Sichuan Mai Men Dong Herbal Tea 500g

Mai Dong (麦冬), also called Mai Men Dong, is the dried tuberous root of Ophiopogon japonicus, a classic herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine. 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 hand-selected larger roots are sulfur-free and dried, suitable for herbal tea, decoctions, and culinary use.

Key Selling Points

• Hand-selected larger Sichuan-style Mai Dong roots in a 500g loose pack
• Botanical source Ophiopogon japonicus, known in TCM as Mai Men Dong (麦冬)
• Sulfur-free drying process preserves the natural character of the root
• Traditionally associated in TCM with nourishing yin and moistening the lung
• Versatile for herbal tea, decoctions, congee, and seasonal cooking

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried roots are pale yellow to light yellowish-brown, plump and semi-translucent with a slightly flexible texture. They have a mild, faintly sweet herbal aroma, and when simmered or brewed they typically yield a light, subtly sweet taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into daily herbal tea with goji berries or other botanicals
• Add to slow-cooked soups and decoctions
• Cook into congee or dessert soups
• Use in seasonal culinary recipes with lily bulb or pear

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Mai Dong is traditionally used to nourish yin, moisten the lung, and generate fluids, and it is commonly included in formulas and home recipes for dry throat and seasonal dryness. It is often paired with herbs such as Sha Shen, Yu Zhu, or goji berry in decoctions, teas, and congee, especially during autumn and winter.

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