麦门冬
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Mai Men Dong

Radix Ophiopogonis

Ophiopogon Root (Dwarf Lilyturf)

Yin Tonic
About this herb

A small tuberous root used to moisten and nourish Lung and Stomach Yin.

PinyinMai Men Dong
Chinese麦门冬
Latin (pharmaceutical)Radix Ophiopogonis
EnglishOphiopogon Root (Dwarf Lilyturf)
CategoryYin Tonic
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