Ophiopogon (Mai Men Dong)
Ophiopogon japonicus
A moistening TCM tuber used for dry coughs, dry throat, and 'yin-deficient' dryness.
Traditional use (tcm): A moistening TCM tuber used for dry coughs, dry throat, and 'yin-deficient' dryness.
A moistening TCM tuber used for dry coughs, dry throat, and 'yin-deficient' dryness.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- A moistening TCM tuber used for dry coughs, dry throat, and 'yin-deficient' dryness.
Evidence strength: traditional use.
- See the evidence level above
- Gentle; can be cloying for damp/phlegmy conditions.
- Pregnant/breastfeeding people without medical advice
Gentle; can be cloying for damp/phlegmy conditions.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
Choose reputable, tested suppliers; correct identification is essential for wild-harvested plants.