Dried Shan Mai Dong Ophiopogon Root Slices 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Tea and Decoction

Dried Dwarf Lilyturf Root, known in TCM as Shan Mai Dong (山麦冬), from Liriope spicata, a close relative of Mai Dong (麦冬, Ophiopogon japonicus). These dried root tubers are a classic yin-nourishing herb, traditionally associated with the lung, heart, and stomach channels and valued for their sweet and slightly bitter flavor. Commonly simmered in decoctions, steeped in tea, or added to soups and congee.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Shan Mai Dong (山麦冬) dried root tubers from the Bozhou herb market
• Botanical source Liriope spicata, a traditional substitute for Ophiopogon japonicus
• Sulfur-free processing preserves the natural pale color of the roots
• Nitrogen-flushed packaging supports freshness during the 12-month shelf life
• Versatile for herbal tea, decoctions, soups, and congee

Quality & Sensory

The dried tubers are typically pale yellowish-white with a translucent, slightly wrinkled surface and a firm yet pliable texture. They carry a mild, sweet herbal aroma, and when simmered or steeped they yield a light, subtly sweet taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Steep as a mild daily herbal tea
• Add to nourishing soups and broths
• Cook into congee or porridge

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Shan Mai Dong is traditionally associated with nourishing yin and moistening the lung and stomach. It is a common ingredient in classical decoctions and is often paired with herbs such as Sha Shen (沙参) or Yu Zhu (玉竹) in autumn and dry-season tonics. Home cooks also add a small handful to soups, congee, or tea blends.

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