Mai Dong Ophiopogon Root 250g Sichuan Dried Mai Men Dong for Herbal Tea and Decoction

Dried Ophiopogon Root, known in TCM as Mai Dong (麦冬) or Mai Men Dong, from Ophiopogon japonicus. These Sichuan-sourced root tubers are a classic yin-nourishing herb, traditionally associated with the heart, lung, and stomach channels and valued for their sweet and slightly bitter flavor. In TCM theory, Mai Dong is traditionally used to nourish yin and moisten the lungs. Suitable for daily herbal tea, decoctions, and culinary recipes.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Sichuan Chuan Mai Dong, a prized regional source of Ophiopogon root
• Identified as Ophiopogon japonicus, the standard botanical source of Mai Men Dong
• New-crop dried root tubers processed by simple drying with no further treatment
• Traditionally used in TCM to nourish yin, moisten the lungs, and generate fluids
• Versatile for herbal tea, decoctions, congee, and soup recipes

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellowish-white to light yellow, plump spindle-shaped tubers with a translucent, slightly flexible texture and a mild herbal aroma. When simmered or steeped, the root typically yields a light, subtly sweet liquor with a faintly bitter finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep in hot water as a daily herbal tea, alone or with goji berries
• Simmer in decoctions with other tonic herbs such as American ginseng
• Add to congee or dessert soups for a traditional seasonal dish
• Include in slow-cooked soups and culinary recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Mai Dong is traditionally used to nourish yin, moisten the lungs, and benefit the stomach, and it commonly appears in classical formulas such as Sheng Mai San. It is often paired with herbs like American ginseng, goji berries, or Sha Shen in teas and decoctions, and is a familiar ingredient in autumn and dry-season wellness cooking.

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