Ophiopogon

Ophiopogon is the small dried tuber of Ophiopogon japonicus. It is known as Mai Men Dong in Chinese herbal tradition and appears in carefully balanced botanical combinations.

Botanical character

The dried tuber is slender, pale and subtly sweet. Its quiet character is best understood as one part of a composed tea ritual.

In the ZENBOTANIQUE library

This overview focuses on identity, tradition and sensory character. Detailed sourcing notes can be added here later.