Ophiopogon Root Powder Mai Dong Mai Men Dong Superfine Ground 500g Sugar Free Herbal Tea Infusion

Ophiopogon Root Powder, known in TCM as Mai Dong or Mai Men Dong (麦冬), is finely milled from the tuberous root of Ophiopogon japonicus. This unsulfured, additive-free powder retains the natural pale color of the original herb. In TCM theory, Mai Dong is sweet and slightly bitter with a cool nature, traditionally associated with the heart, lung, and stomach channels. It is commonly whisked into water or added to herbal blends. This is a food-grade botanical powder, not a medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Finely ground Ophiopogon japonicus tuber root powder for easy mixing and brewing
• Known in TCM as Mai Dong (麦冬), a classic yin-nourishing root herb
• No sulfur fumigation and no additives, preserving the natural original color
• Freshly milled superfine texture suitable for tea, congee, and herbal formulas
• Sold as a food-grade raw botanical powder in a 500g pack

Quality & Sensory

The powder is typically an off-white to pale yellowish color with a fine, smooth texture. It carries a mild, faintly sweet herbal aroma, and when stirred into warm water it typically yields a light, subtly sweet and slightly bitter taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Stir into warm water as a simple daily herbal drink
• Blend into congee or porridge for traditional culinary use
• Add to herbal decoctions or powdered formulas as directed
• Combine with other herbs such as American ginseng for a seasonal tea

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Mai Dong is traditionally used to nourish yin, moisten the lung, and generate fluids, and it is a familiar ingredient in classical formulas such as Sheng Mai San. Traditionally it is simmered in decoctions, steeped as a tea, or cooked into congee, often paired with herbs like Ren Shen or Wu Wei Zi. It is also a common ingredient in autumn and summer seasonal herbal drinks.

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