Mai Dong (Ophiopogon japonicus) Dried Root — Unsulfured Food Herb for Tea & Soup
Price range: $5.58 through $14.00
Description
Mai Dong (Ophiopogon japonicus), known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Mài Dōng (麦冬) and commonly called Dwarf Lilyturf Root, is the dried tuberous root of a highly revered food herb. For centuries, Mai Dong has been prized as a gentle yin-nourishing and fluid-generating herb, traditionally used to moisten dryness, soothe the throat, and support the Heart and Lung systems. Its nature is sweet, slightly bitter, and slightly cold, making it a mild yet profoundly nourishing herb for restoring moisture and calm.
Key Selling Points
- Unsulfured, new-crop Mai Dong root
- Traditional yin-nourishing food herb
- Plump, full-grained tuberous roots
- Suitable for tea, soup, and congee
- Naturally sun-dried, 500g bulk pack
Quality & Sensory
Each batch is naturally sun-dried to preserve its pale yellowish-white color, plump spindle shape, and firm, slightly moist texture. The roots carry a mild, sweet, earthy aroma. When decocted or simmered, they soften and release a gentle, subtly sweet flavor with a smooth, slightly viscous mouthfeel that adds body to teas and broths without overpowering other ingredients.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Herb Root |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Mai Dong |
| Botanical Name | Ophiopogon japonicus |
| Origin | Hubei, China |
| Net Weight | 500g |
| Processing | Naturally Sun-Dried |
Usage Scenarios
- Herbal tea blends
- Chinese-style soup and broth
- Congee and grain porridge
- Seasonal dry-season nourishment
- Soup-pack ingredient
Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, Mai Dong is decocted into soups, congee, and gentle tonics to support daily nourishment during dry seasons and dry climates. It is a classic ingredient in lung-moistening soup packs, where it pairs with ingredients like lily bulb, fritillary bulb, and apricot kernel. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with chrysanthemum, wolfberry, and rock sugar for a light, mildly sweet infusion. It also appears in traditional longevity formulas and cooling summer decoctions.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Mai Dong?
A: Mai Dong is the common Chinese name for the dried tuberous root of Ophiopogon japonicus, also called Dwarf Lilyturf Root. It is a traditional food herb used in tea and soup.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Mai Dong?
A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Mai Dong is associated with nourishing yin, moistening dryness, and generating fluids. It is often used in soups and teas for daily seasonal nourishment, particularly during dry seasons.
Q: How do I use dried Mai Dong root?
A: Rinse the roots and simmer them with soup ingredients, or brew them in hot water as part of a tea blend. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | Select goods 500g, Da tong 500g, Mixed goods 500g, Select goods 100g, Da tong 100g, Mixed goods 100g |
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