Mai Dong Ophiopogon Root Tea Sichuan Dried Mai Men Dong 500g Bulk Loose Herb for Daily Infusions

Dried Ophiopogon Root, known in TCM as Mai Dong (麦冬) or Mai Men Dong, from Ophiopogon japonicus. These Sichuan-grown root tubers are naturally sun-dried and sold as loose bulk herb. 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 decoctions, steeped as tea, or added to herbal soups. This is a food-grade botanical, not a substitute for medical treatment.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Sichuan Mai Dong, the classic Mai Men Dong of Chinese herbal tradition
• Botanical source Ophiopogon japonicus, dried root tubers in whole form
• Naturally sun-dried with no further processing, preserving the traditional character
• Traditionally valued in TCM for nourishing yin and moistening the lung
• 500g bulk loose pack suited for teas, decoctions, and herbal soup blends

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellowish to light brown spindle-shaped tubers with a plump, semi-translucent look and a firm yet slightly flexible texture. The aroma is mild and faintly sweet, and brewed or simmered Mai Dong typically yields a light, subtly sweet taste with a gentle lingering finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep a small handful in hot water as a mild daily herbal tea
• Simmer in decoctions with other tonic herbs such as American ginseng or dendrobium
• Add to herbal soups and slow-cooked broths for a subtle sweetness
• Cook into congee or dessert soups in autumn and dry seasons

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Mai Dong is traditionally used to nourish yin, moisten the lung, and benefit the stomach, and it appears in classic formulas such as Sheng Mai San and Mai Men Dong Tang. It is commonly paired with herbs like American ginseng, sha shen, or yu zhu in teas and soups, especially during dry autumn weather when dryness is traditionally believed to burden the lungs and throat.

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