Sichuan Mai Dong Ophiopogon Root Tea Grade Dried Slices for Soup and Decoction 250g

Sichuan Mai Dong (麦冬), the dried tuberous root of Ophiopogon japonicus, is a classic Chinese herbal botanical supplied as loose whole dried slices. 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. It is commonly simmered in soups, decoctions, and herbal teas, often paired with Yu Zhu (玉竹). Store sealed in a cool dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Sichuan-grown Mai Dong, a staple herb in Chinese herbal tradition
• Botanical source Ophiopogon japonicus, dried tuberous roots in whole natural form
• Large-grain selection traditionally favored for decoction pieces and herbal tea
• Loose 250g pack suited to soup, congee, and daily herbal brewing
• Pairs traditionally with Yu Zhu and other yin-nourishing roots in seasonal recipes

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellowish-white to light yellow with a plump, semi-translucent appearance and firm yet slightly flexible texture. The aroma is mild and faintly sweet, and slow simmering typically yields a light, subtly sweet taste with a soft, chewy cooked root.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into nourishing soups and stews with lean meat or poultry
• Brewed as a mild daily herbal tea, alone or with Yu Zhu
• Added to congee and slow-cooked desserts
• Used in traditional herbal decoctions at home

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Mai Dong is traditionally used to nourish yin, moisten the lung, and generate fluids, and it appears in classic formulas for dryness and thirst. At home it is commonly added to autumn and winter soups, paired with Yu Zhu, Sha Shen, or lily bulb, or steeped with goji berry as a gentle daily tea.

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