How to Maximize the Benefits of Ophiopogon (Mai Dong) - Health Tips
Ophiopogon, also known as Mai Dong, is a commonly used medicinal herb known for its lung nourishing, heart clearing, heat relieving, and phlegm reducing effects. So, how can we maximize the benefits of Ophiopogon?
Ophiopogon Hawthorn Drink
1. Take 10 grams of Ophiopogon and 10 grams of hawthorn, and wash them;
2. Put them in a cup and steep with boiling water for 5 minutes;
3. Let it cool and drink. It can be brewed multiple times.
Ophiopogon American Ginseng Duck Soup
Ingredients
6 grams of Ophiopogon, 23 grams of American ginseng, 358 grams of old duck, appropriate amount of salt, and appropriate amount of water.
Instructions
1. Put the old duck in a pot, pour in an appropriate amount of water, and boil over high heat;
2. Pour out the water, wash the old duck, add American ginseng and Ophiopogon, and boil over high heat;
3. Boil for another 5 minutes, then transfer to an electric stew pot and simmer for 2 hours;
4. Add an appropriate amount of salt for seasoning, and serve in a bowl.
Ophiopogon Chinese Yam Solomon's Seal Pigeon Pot
Ingredients
1 pigeon, 15 grams of Chinese yam, 15 grams of Solomon's seal, 15 grams of Ophiopogon, 1 slice of ginger, and salt to taste.
Instructions
1. Pluck and clean the pigeon, then cut it into pieces. Blanch the pieces in boiling water;
2. Wash the Chinese yam, Solomon's seal, and Ophiopogon;
3. Put the pigeon, Chinese yam, Solomon's seal, Ophiopogon, and ginger slices into an electric slow cooker, add 1 liter of water, and simmer for 2 hours.
American Ginseng Ophiopogon Tea
Instructions
1. Prepare 4 grams of American ginseng and 8 grams of Ophiopogon;
2. Wash the American ginseng and Ophiopogon, and put them in a tea cup;
3. Pour in 250ml of boiling water, cover and steep for 10 minutes.
Ophiopogon Loquat Tea
Ingredients: 5 grams of Ophiopogon, 1 loquat.
1. Wash the Ophiopogon and loquat;
2. Crush the loquat and put it together with Ophiopogon in a cup;
3. Pour in boiling water, cover and steep for 5 minutes;
4. Let it cool slightly, and drink it as a substitute for water.
