Sichuan Dwarf Lilyturf Root Ophiopogon Japonicus Dried Mai Dong for Soup and Tea 250g

Sichuan Dwarf Lilyturf Root, known in TCM as Mai Dong (麦冬), is the dried tuberous root of Ophiopogon japonicus. This unsulfured Sichuan selection is a classic yin-nourishing herb traditionally used to support throat comfort and body fluids. In TCM theory it is sweet and slightly cold, entering the Heart, Lung, and Stomach channels. It is commonly simmered in soups or steeped as a gentle daily tea.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Sichuan-origin Mai Dong tuberous root
• Unsulfured sun-dried processing with no sulfur fumigation
• Small-grain premium grade selected for even size
• Traditional yin-nourishing herb in TCM practice
• Versatile for soups, decoctions, and daily teas

Quality & Sensory

The dried roots are typically pale yellowish-brown to light amber, plump and slightly translucent with a firm, chewy texture. They have a mild, faintly sweet earthy aroma. When simmered or steeped, the liquid is lightly sweet and smooth with a soft, neutral herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in herbal soups with lean meat or chicken
• Steeped alone or with other herbs as a daily tea
• Added to congee for a gentle traditional porridge
• Combined in decoctions with other TCM herbs
• Used in seasonal cooling soup recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM tradition, Mai Dong is valued as a sweet, slightly cold herb that nourishes yin and promotes body fluids. It is commonly simmered in soups with ingredients such as Chinese yam, goji berry, or lean pork, and is also steeped as a mild daily tea. Traditional formulas often pair it with herbs like Sheng Di Huang or Sha Shen for throat and lung comfort.

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