Mai Dong Yu Zhu Paste (Ophiopogon & Polygonatum) — Ready-to-Eat Herbal Paste, 120g
$6.68
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Description
Mai Dong Yu Zhu Paste (麦冬玉竹膏) is a traditional ready-to-eat herbal paste (膏滋) crafted from two revered food-herb botanicals: Mai Dong (Ophiopogon japonicus) and Yu Zhu (Polygonatum odoratum). Known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as a gentle yin-nourishing pairing, Mai Dong and Yu Zhu have been prized for centuries as moistening, fluid-supporting herbs traditionally used to soothe dryness and support the throat and lungs. Their nature is sweet and slightly cold, making this paste a mild yet nourishing daily herbal food for seasonal wellness.
Key Selling Points
- Traditional yin-nourishing food-herb pairing
- Made with Mai Dong (Ophiopogon) and Yu Zhu (Polygonatum)
- Ready-to-eat paste in convenient 10g sachets
- Crafted by traditional slow-simmering method (古法熬制)
- 120g box with 12 portable single-serve sticks
Quality & Sensory
Each batch is slowly simmered in the traditional paste-making method to yield a smooth, glossy amber-brown paste with a rich, syrupy body. It carries a gentle, subtly sweet herbal aroma with soft notes of Mai Dong and Yu Zhu. Taken directly or stirred into warm water, it dissolves into a mild, lightly sweet infusion with a smooth, soothing mouthfeel.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Herbal Paste (膏滋) |
|---|---|
| Main Ingredients | Mai Dong (Ophiopogon japonicus), Yu Zhu (Polygonatum odoratum) |
| Net Weight | 120g (10g × 12 sachets) |
| Processing Method | Traditional slow-simmered paste (古法熬制) |
| Origin | Shandong, China |
| Shelf Life | 12 months |
Usage Scenarios
- Daily ready-to-eat herbal nourishment
- Stirred into warm water as a soothing drink
- Autumn and winter seasonal wellness routine
- Convenient on-the-go single-serve sachets
- Gentle herbal food for the whole family
Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, Mai Dong and Yu Zhu are classic yin-nourishing companions, simmered together into soups, congee, and gentle tonics to support moisture and comfort during dry seasons. Mai Dong is traditionally used to nourish the Lung and Stomach yin and ease dryness, while Yu Zhu is prized for moistening dryness and supporting fluid balance. Combined into a slow-simmered paste, this pairing becomes a convenient daily herbal food, traditionally taken in autumn and winter to support throat comfort and seasonal nourishment.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Mai Dong Yu Zhu Paste?
A: It is a traditional ready-to-eat herbal paste made from Mai Dong (Ophiopogon japonicus) and Yu Zhu (Polygonatum odoratum), two well-known food-herb botanicals in Traditional Chinese Medicine, slowly simmered in the classic paste-making method.
Q: How do I take this herbal paste?
A: It is ready to eat directly from the sachet, or you can stir one 10g stick into warm water for a soothing drink. Adjust to your personal preference and daily routine.
Q: Who is this paste traditionally suitable for?
A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Mai Dong and Yu Zhu are gentle yin-nourishing herbs often enjoyed during autumn and winter. It is a mild herbal food suitable for daily seasonal nourishment. This product is a food and cannot replace medicine.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 18 × 12 × 8 cm |
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