Mai Dong (Ophiopogon japonicus) — Sichuan Dried Root Tuber, 200g Jar for Soups & Teas

Mai Dong (Ophiopogon japonicus), known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Mài Dōng (麦冬) and often called Dwarf Lilyturf Root, is the dried root tuber of a highly revered food herb. For centuries, Mai Dong has been prized as a gentle, yin-nourishing herb used to moisten dryness, support body fluids, and calm the spirit. Its nature is sweet, slightly bitter, and slightly cold, making it a mild yet profoundly nourishing herb for soothing the Heart, Lung, and Stomach. This batch is sourced from Sichuan, the classic growing region for premium Mai Dong, and is packed as whole dried root tubers in a 200g jar.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional yin-nourishing food herb
• Sourced from Sichuan, a classic Mai Dong region
• Whole dried root tubers, not sliced or powdered
• Suitable for soups, congee, and daily teas
• 200g sealed jar for pantry storage

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully dried to preserve its pale yellowish-white color, plump spindle-shaped body, and smooth, slightly translucent texture. The tubers feel firm and weighty in the hand, with a faint, clean, earthy-sweet aroma. When simmered, they soften gradually and release a mild, subtly sweet flavor with a smooth, almost silky mouthfeel, adding gentle body to broths and infusions without overpowering other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Congee and grain porridge
• Herbal tea blends
• Seasonal slow-cooking
• Soup-pack ingredient

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Mai Dong is decocted into soups, congee, and gentle tonics to support daily nourishment during dry seasons. It is a common ingredient in autumn and winter soup packs, where it pairs with ingredients like lily bulb, goji berry, and jujube. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with chrysanthemum and wolfberry for a light, mildly sweet infusion. In TCM, Mai Dong enters the Heart, Lung, and Stomach channels, where it is traditionally used to nourish yin, moisten dryness, and support fluid balance.

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