Sichuan Mai Dong Dwarf Lilyturf Root Dried Ophiopogon Bulk 500g

Sichuan Dwarf Lilyturf Root, known in TCM as Chuan Mai Dong (川麦冬), from Ophiopogon japonicus. These dried root tubers are a classic yin-nourishing herb, traditionally associated with the heart, lung, and stomach channels and valued for a sweet, slightly bitter flavor with a cool nature. Sold as loose dried decoction pieces for herbal teas, soups, and formulas. Consult a qualified practitioner before use.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Sichuan-grown Chuan Mai Dong, a prized regional source of dwarf lilyturf root
• Botanical source Ophiopogon japonicus, dried root tubers prepared by sun drying
• Traditional yin-nourishing herb in TCM, sweet and slightly bitter with a cool nature
• Loose bulk form suitable for decoction pieces, herbal teas, and soup blends
• 18-month shelf life with simple room temperature storage

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellowish-white to light yellow, plump spindle-shaped tubers with a translucent, slightly flexible texture. The aroma is mild and faintly sweet, and simmered roots yield a light, subtly sweet and slightly bitter taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions with other yin-nourishing roots
• Steep as a mild daily herbal tea
• Add to slow-cooked soups and congee
• Use in traditional cooling summer drinks

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 American ginseng, Schisandra, or Dang Shen in teas and decoctions, and is a familiar ingredient in summer herbal drinks and restorative soups.

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