Practical Knowledge: Mai Dong (Ophiopogon japonicus) – Nourishing the Yin of the Five Organs
Mai Dong (Ophiopogon japonicus) Mai Dong is the dried tuber of the perennial herb Ophiopogon japonicus, belonging to the Liliaceae family. It is slightly cold in nature, sweet and slightly bitter in taste, and is associated with the Lung, Stomach, and Heart meridians. It has the effects of nourishing Yin, moistening the lungs, benefiting the … Read more