Mai Dong Ophiopogon Root Dried Bulk 100g Natural Sun Dried Unsulfured for Herbal Tea and Decoction

Mai Dong (麦冬), the dried tuberous root of Ophiopogon japonicus, is a classic TCM herb. In TCM theory it is sweet and slightly bitter in flavor with a slightly cold nature, traditionally associated with the heart, lung, and stomach channels. These naturally sun-dried, unsulfured root pieces are supplied as loose edible dried goods, suitable for herbal tea, decoctions, and culinary use.

Key Selling Points

• Identified as Mai Dong (麦冬), dried tuberous root of Ophiopogon japonicus
• Naturally sun-dried with no sulfur fumigation
• Loose bulk dried herb suitable for tea, decoction, and cooking
• Traditionally valued in TCM for nourishing yin and moistening the lung
• Supplied as edible agricultural dried goods with 12-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellowish to light brown spindle-shaped tubers with a plump, semi-translucent appearance and a firm yet flexible texture. The aroma is mildly sweet and herbal, and simmered root typically yields a light, subtly sweet taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into herbal decoctions
• Brewed as a mild daily herbal tea
• Added to soups and congee for culinary use
• Paired with other herbs in seasonal tonic recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Mai Dong is traditionally used to nourish yin, moisten the lung, and generate fluids, and it is often included in formulas for dry cough, thirst, and restlessness. It is commonly simmered with herbs such as Ren Shen or Wu Wei Zi, added to cooling summer teas, or cooked into congee and soups, especially in dry autumn and hot summer seasons.

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