Mai Dong Ophiopogon Root 500g Sichuan Dried Mai Men Dong Sulfur-Free Herbal Tea and Decoction Slices

Mai Dong (麦冬), also called Mai Men Dong, is the dried tuberous root of Ophiopogon japonicus, a classic herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine. These Sichuan-grown roots are sun-dried without sulfur fumigation. In TCM theory, Mai Dong 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 decoctions, steeped as tea, or added to soups and congee.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Sichuan Chuan Mai Dong dried root slices in a 500g pack
• Botanical source Ophiopogon japonicus, known in TCM as Mai Dong 麦冬
• Sun-dried processing with no sulfur or sulfite fumigation
• Traditionally valued in TCM for nourishing yin and moistening the lung
• Versatile for herbal tea, decoctions, soups, and congee

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellowish-white to light yellow with a plump, semi-translucent appearance and a firm yet slightly flexible texture. The aroma is mild and faintly sweet, and simmered roots yield a gentle, subtly sweet taste with a hint of bitterness.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep a few roots in hot water as a mild daily herbal tea
• Simmer in decoctions with other herbs such as American ginseng or dendrobium
• Add to slow-cooked soups with lean pork or chicken
• Cook into congee with rice, lily bulb, or lotus seed

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 such as Sheng Mai San and Mai Wei Di Huang Wan. It is often paired with Sha Shen, Yu Zhu, or American ginseng in autumn and dry-season teas and soups, and is a common ingredient in household congee and tonic decoctions.

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