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Ingredient library · Herbs & spices

Ophiopogon root 麥冬

CoolFlavour · Sweet, BitterHerbs & spices

Traditional use

Moistens dryness.

Cooling — helpful if you run hot; pair with warming foods if your digestion runs cold.

Use sparingly if you have loose stools.

In season for

Good all year round

Herbs and spices are used in small amounts, so nutrition values are not meaningful.

Based on traditional Chinese medicine for general wellness education — not a medical diagnosis or treatment. If symptoms persist, are severe or unusual, please see a doctor or registered Chinese medicine practitioner.