Creeping Liriope Root Tuber

Ingredient Name: Creeping Liriope Root Tuber, Ophiopogon japonicus tuber, fountain plant root, monkey grass root

Traditional Chinese Name: 麥冬 (mài dōng)

What is this?

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  The dried root of the orphiopogon japonicus plant (which is a native plant to Japan)
  
  


• The dried tubers are slightly translucent in color and beige when processed and often 1.5-3 cm in length with varying thicknesses


• They are usually extracted in the summer, cleaned and dried


• A known and common Chinese herb (medicine) that is considered cool, sweet and slightly bitter in taste
  
  


• Excellent for removing heatiness from the body and targets the heart, spleen, stomach and lungs


• Can be used in porridge, soups, medicinal drinks, and creams
  
  

How do I prepare it?

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  Rinse in warm water before usage to ensure all dirt and soil is removed
  
  

Where can I buy this?

Most herbal shops will carry this




Wet marts in Hong Kong will also sometimes carry this

What is the cost?

• Relatively affordable

Any benefits?

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  Excellent for reducing heatiness in the body and clearing toxins
  
  


• Ideal for soup and drink compositions that remove fire from the body


• Great for healing the throat and lungs and provides benefits to these bodily functions (ie: sore throats, coughing)


• Nourishes the Yin


• Helps remove excess phlegm


• Assists with constipation

Any precautions?

• As it is mild cooling, pregnant women in their first trimester should take caution as cooling ingredients can cause contractions


• Has a distinct pungent smell

Any additional information?

• Store in a cool, dry place


• Good for use up to 6 months