Sichuan Mai Dong Dried Ophiopogon Root 1000g Bulk Herb for Soup and Tea

Dried Ophiopogon Root, known in TCM as Mai Dong (麦冬), from Ophiopogon japonicus. These sun-dried root tubers are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally valued for their sweet and slightly bitter flavor and cooling nature, often associated with nourishing yin and moistening the lungs in TCM theory. Sourced from Sichuan, a renowned growing region, they are suitable for decoctions, soups, and herbal teas. This is a food-grade agricultural product, not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Sichuan Mai Dong, a prized origin for Chinese Ophiopogon root
• Botanical source Ophiopogon japonicus, sun-dried whole root tubers
• Traditional TCM herb with sweet slightly bitter flavor and cooling nature
• Generous 1000g bulk bag suited for soups, decoctions, and daily herbal tea
• Current-year harvest sold as a simple dried agricultural product

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellowish to light brown spindle-shaped tubers with a plump, semi-translucent look and a faint herbal aroma. When simmered or steeped, they yield a mild, sweet, slightly bitter taste with a soft, chewy texture after soaking.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal soups with pork, chicken, or lotus seed
• Steep alone or with goji berries as a mild daily herbal tea
• Add to congee or slow-cooked desserts for traditional flavor
• Combine with other TCM herbs in home decoctions

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Mai Dong is traditionally associated with nourishing yin, moistening the lungs, and generating fluids, and it is a common ingredient in classic formulas and household cooking. It is often paired with Sha Shen, Yu Zhu, or goji berries in autumn and winter soups and teas, and is also simmered in sweet soups and congee during dry seasons.

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