Ophiopogon 麦冬
Mài Dōng · Ophiopogon japonicus (Radix)
Tonify Yin 补阴- Nature
- Slightly cold 微寒
- Flavour
- Sweet, slightly bitter 甘、微苦
- Channels
- Heart, Lung, Stomach 心·肺·胃
- Part used
- Root tuber
- Species
- Ophiopogon japonicus (L.f.) Ker-Gawl.
- Origin
- Sichuan, Zhejiang
Traditional actions
Moistens the Lung and nourishes yin, benefits the Stomach and generates fluids, clears heat and calms irritability.
Traditionally used for
Dry cough, dry mouth/throat, thirst, constipation from dryness, restlessness.