Ophiopogon Root (Maimendong)
Nourishes yin, moistens Lung and Stomach.
Overview
Maimendong is sweet-slightly bitter-slightly cold—nourishes yin, moistens Lung/Stomach, clears Heart vexation.
Nature & meridians
Sweet, slightly bitter, slightly cold; Heart, Lung, Stomach.
Key ideas
- Cloying if damp phlegm fullness—pair wisely.
Aromatherapy notes
Spleen cold diarrhea—avoid solo yin moistening.
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Data Source: Tianfu Aromatherapy Institute
Disclaimer: For health literacy only—not a substitute for medical care.