Sichuan Mai Dong Ophiopogon Root Dried Herb 160g Bottle for Herbal Tea and Decoction

Dried Ophiopogon Root, known in TCM as Mai Dong (麦冬) or Shan Mai Dong (山麦冬), from Ophiopogon japonicus. These plump dried root tubers are a classic Chinese herbal botanical traditionally valued for nourishing yin and moistening the lungs. In TCM theory, Mai Dong is sweet and slightly bitter with a slightly cold nature, entering the heart, lung, and stomach channels. Commonly simmered in decoctions, steeped as tea, or added to soups and congee.

Key Selling Points

• New-crop Sichuan Mai Dong with large plump root tubers
• Botanical source Ophiopogon japonicus, a classic TCM yin-nourishing herb
• Sun-dried and carefully sorted for a clean uniform appearance
• Convenient 160g bottle suitable for daily herbal tea or decoction
• Traditionally used to moisten the lungs and generate fluids

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellowish-white to light yellow tubers with a plump, semi-translucent flesh and a firm yet slightly flexible texture. The aroma is mild and faintly sweet, and simmered roots yield a light, subtly sweet taste with a soft chewy bite.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep in hot water as a gentle daily herbal tea
• Simmer in decoctions with other tonic herbs
• Add to soups and congee for traditional nourishment
• Pair with American ginseng or dendrobium in summer drinks

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Mai Dong is traditionally used to nourish yin, moisten the lungs, and benefit the stomach, and it is often included in formulas for dry cough, thirst, and restlessness. It is commonly paired with Sha Shen, Yu Zhu, or American ginseng in decoctions and cooling teas, and added to soups and congee, especially in dry autumn seasons.

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