Maidong, Maimendong, Radix Ophiopogonis, Radix Ophiopogonis Japonici

Maidong, Maimendong, Radix Ophiopogonis, Radix Ophiopogonis Japonici Ophiopogonis Radix (Maidong) or Dwarf Lilyturf Tuber is the dried root tuber of Ophiopogon japonius(Thumb.) Ker-Gawl., family Liliaceae.

Ophiopogonis Radix can enhance immune function and anti-stress. It improves heart function and has anti-myocardial ischemia, anti-arrhythemic, anti-shock, sedative and anti-cerebral ischemia activities. Polysaccharides in Ophiopogonis Radix have a hypoglycemic effect. Sweet and slightly bitter in flavor. slightly cold in nature. Enter heart, lung, and stomach channels. Nourish lung-yin. tonify the stomach and engender fluid, clear the heart heat and relieve vexation.