Sichuan Ophiopogon Root Mai Dong 麦冬 Dried Tuber Herbal Tea and Soup Ingredient 500g Bulk

Sichuan Ophiopogon Root, known in TCM as Mai Dong (麦冬) or Mai Men Dong (麦门冬), from Ophiopogon japonicus. These hand-selected large tuber roots are naturally sun-dried and sold as loose bulk herbal material. In TCM theory Mai Dong is sweet and slightly bitter with a slightly cold nature, traditionally associated with the heart, lung, and stomach channels. Commonly simmered in soups or steeped as a light herbal tea.

Key Selling Points

• Hand-selected large-grade Sichuan Mai Dong tuber roots from Mianyang, a recognized growing region
• Botanical source Ophiopogon japonicus, a classic TCM yin-nourishing root herb
• Naturally sun-dried and sold loose in bulk for flexible home preparation
• Traditionally used in TCM to moisten the lung, nourish yin, and generate fluids
• Suitable for herbal teas, decoctions, congee, and slow-cooked soups

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellowish-white to light yellow translucent tubers with a plump, semi-opaque appearance and firm yet slightly flexible texture. The aroma is mild and faintly sweet, and brewed or simmered roots yield a light, subtly sweet taste with a soft, starchy finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep a few tubers in hot water as a mild daily herbal tea
• Add to slow-cooked soups with lean pork, chicken, or lotus seed
• Simmer into herbal decoctions with other yin-nourishing herbs
• Cook into congee or dessert soups for seasonal nourishment

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice Mai Dong is a commonly used tonic herb, traditionally associated with nourishing yin, moistening the lung, and benefiting the stomach. It frequently appears in classic formulas and home cooking, often paired with herbs such as Sha Shen, Yu Zhu, or American ginseng. In daily life it is simmered in autumn and winter soups, added to congee, or steeped alone as a light tea.

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