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Mai Men Dong Ophiopogon Tuber - root, Plum Flower brand, cut form 1lb

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Botanical Information for Mai Men Dong in Whole and Halved Form Common Name: Ophiopogons Tuber Botanical Name:     Ophiopogonis Japonicum Tuber Channels/Meridians: Heart, Lung, Stomach  Ma…

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Botanical Information for Mai Men Dong in Whole and Halved Form

Common Name: Ophiopogons Tuber

Botanical Name:     Ophiopogonis Japonicum Tuber

Channels/Meridians: Heart, Lung, Stomach 

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Mai Men Dong, also known as Ophiopogon japonicus or Dwarf Lilyturf tuber, is a revered herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), esteemed for its diverse range of potential health benefits. Here's a comprehensive overview of its uses, advantages, optimal usage methods, and precautions: 

Mai Men Dong Health Benefits: 

Moisturizing the Lungs: Mai Men Dong serves as a staple in TCM for its ability to nurture the lungs and stimulate the production of bodily fluids. This quality aids in relieving discomforts like dry coughs, parched mouth, and throat irritation.

Clearing Heat and Easing Irritation: Renowned for its cooling properties, Mai Men Dong effectively dissipates heat from the body. This attribute renders it invaluable in addressing conditions characterized by fever, inflammation, and general irritability.

Nourishing Yin: Within the realms of TCM philosophy, Mai Men Dong is lauded as a yin tonic. By nurturing the yin essence of the body, associated with qualities such as coolness, moisture, and tranquility, it proves beneficial for mitigating afflictions stemming from yin deficiency. These may include night sweats, insomnia, and hot flashes. 

Additional Information on Mai Men Dong

  • Improves Stomach Yin-Fluid
  • Removes Heat
  • Botanical Support for the Heart
  • Supports Immune Defenses
  • Promotes Healthy Joint Function

Product Properties:  Sweet, Slightly Bitter, Slightly Cold 

Pin Yin Name:    Mai Men Dong

Other Name: Ophiopogons Root, Mai Men Dong (Lush Winter Wheat), Mai Dong

Other Ingredients: None, nothing has been added to this product.

Package Size:   500 Grams   ( 1.1 pounds)

Form:  Whole / Halves 

Dosage: Follow doctors instructions on how to use this herb.

Origin: China

Brand: Plum Flower, species - authenticated herbs

Cautions: Do not use if pregnant or nursing.  Do not use if diarrhea is present.

California Prop 65

Naturally Occurring Components: Ophiopogonin B, D, ruscogenin-1-O-sulfate, β-sitosterol, stigmasterol

References:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/nursing-and-health-professions/ophiopogon-root
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26826325/
https://yina.co/blogs/wellness-guide/mai-men-dong
https://www.home-remedies-for-you.com/herbs/ophiopogon.html
 

 

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Plum Flower is an established worldwide manufacturer of high-quality Chinese herbs, and innovative Chinese medicinal herbs and products. Plum Flower uses sulfur-free herbs and laboratory tests its products for contamination and heavy metals, such as mercury, lead, and pesticides.

Main Characteristics (Attributes) of Herbs

  • Harvested at the proper level of maturity and correct time of the season to maximize potency.
  • Free from Chlorine
  • Manufactured without the use of sulphur
  • Preservative Free
  • Made at GMP internationally certified facilities (Good Manufacturing Practices) Quality control tests are done at the manufacturing site and at third party labs to confirm results
  • Aluminum Phosphate free
  • Packaged in an airtight sealed bag
  • Pin Yin Names and Botanical Names are listed on the bag
  • Certificate of Analysis are available upon request
  • Conforms to Standards of Chinese Pharmacopeia
  • No dyes, colors, or bleaching of the herbs
  • We are a authorized direct distributor of Plum Flower Herbs.
  • 500 gram bag size which equal anywhere from 4 to 6 cups of herbs

Chinese Traditional herbs should be regarded as a supplementary aspect to modern western healthcare, and not as a replacement. Chinese traditional herbs ( Teas ) emphasize harmony, and balance.

Why use Chinese Bulk Herbs?
Traditional Chinese Medicine curative herbal formulas have been developed, improved and perfected for over 5000 years.

Traditional Chinese Medicine is an ancient, holistic medical system used all over the world to treat a wide variety of health issues. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) works by helping to balance the bodies’ functions thus restoring health.

As soon as the Chinese people began to carve out a civilization in ancient China it developed a cultural heritage that has continued to the present day. TCM is the oldest and one of the safest, effective systems one can use to care for their body, it promotes health and helps to sustain longevity.

Chinese herbs have been with mankind for 5,000 years and will be with us in the years ahead – it is using nature’s bountiful gifts to have good health.  

Mai Men Dong Ophiopogon Tuber - root, Plum Flower brand, cut form 1lb

$64.50