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Herbology

 
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Dwarf Lilyturf Tuber

Herb name (Chinese): 麦冬
Herb name (Pin Yin): mài dōng
Herb name (English): Dwarf Lilyturf Tuber
Herb name (Botanical): Radix OphiopogonisRadix Ophiopogonis
Origin of species: Ophiopogon japonicus (Thunb.) Ker-Gawl.
Part(s) of herb used: Root tuber
Geo-specific habitat(s): Sichuan, Zhejiang, Jiangsu
Taste(s) & Properties: • Sweet, slightly bitter
• Slightly cold
• Administrates the Heart, Lung and Stomach Meridians
Action(s): • Eases stomach discomforts with symptoms including constant thirst and constipation
• Relieves chronic and dry coughs
• Helps to calm the mind and improve quality of sleep