Sichuan Ophiopogon Root Mai Dong 500g Dried Tuber Slices for Herbal Tea and Soup

Sichuan Ophiopogon Root, known in TCM as Chuan Mai Dong (川麦冬), from Ophiopogon japonicus, is the dried tuber root prepared by sun drying. In TCM theory it is sweet and slightly bitter in flavor with a slightly cold nature, traditionally associated with the heart, lung, and stomach channels. Traditionally used in decoctions, teas, and soups, it is a staple yin-nourishing herb for daily herbal wellness.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Sichuan-grown Ophiopogon tuber roots, a classic TCM yin-nourishing herb
• Botanical source Ophiopogon japonicus, known as Chuan Mai Dong (川麦冬) in Chinese herbal tradition
• Sun-dried whole tubers with plump translucent flesh, ready for decocting or brewing
• Traditionally associated with moistening the lungs and generating fluids in TCM theory
• Versatile for herbal teas, congee, soups, and classical decoction formulas

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellowish-white to light yellow with a semi-translucent, plump, and slightly flexible texture. The aroma is mild and faintly sweet, and when simmered or brewed the taste is typically gently sweet with a subtle lingering bitterness.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into herbal decoctions with other tonic roots
• Brew as a mild daily herbal tea, alone or with goji or chrysanthemum
• Add to congee or slow-cooked soups for traditional nourishment
• Use in seasonal summer drinks traditionally valued for moistening dryness

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Mai Dong is traditionally used to nourish yin, moisten the lung, and generate fluids, and it appears in classical formulas such as Sheng Mai San alongside ginseng and schisandra. It is commonly simmered in decoctions, added to congee and soups, or brewed with other herbs as a daily tea, especially in dry seasons or after long periods of speaking.

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