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Recipes with Ophiopogon root

Soups

Sheng Di, Mai Dong and Yu Zhu Soup

traditionally associated with nourishing yin, relieving fatigue, and calming restlessness

⏱ 35 min 2 bowls (2 servings)

Soups

Yin-Nourishing Autumn Soup

traditionally used to moisten dryness, soothe the throat, and support respiratory comfort in dry weather

⏱ 75 min 3–4 bowls

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Carrot, Water Chestnut and Ophiopogon Drink

traditionally used to clear lung heat, moisten dryness, and soothe cough in children

⏱ 55 min 2–3 bowls

Soups

Fresh Lotus Seed, Lily Bulb and Ophiopogon Soup

traditionally associated with clearing heart heat, calming the mind, and supporting restful sleep

⏱ 55 min 3–4 bowls

Soups

White Peony and Ophiopogon Pork Soup

traditionally associated with calming liver heat, clearing heart fire, and easing irritability in both children and adults

⏱ 1 hr 10 min 3 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

American Ginseng, Ophiopogon & Longan Tea (Hua Qi Shen Mai Dong Yuan Rou Cha)

traditionally used to nourish yin, clear inner heat, ease anxiety, and promote restful sleep

⏱ 12 min 1 pot (2–3 refills)

Soups

Fresh Chinese Yam, Snow Fungus, Water Chestnut and Pork Shin Soup

traditionally used to clear internal heat, moisten the lungs, and nourish the skin

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 3–4 bowls

Soups

Reed Root, Water Chestnut & Pear Soup

Traditionally used to clear lung heat, ease cough with thick phlegm, and support recovery from cold or fever

⏱ 1 hr 15 min 2–3 bowls

Soups

Fresh Dendrobium, White Peony and Ophiopogon Soup

traditionally used to nourish stomach yin and ease discomfort

⏱ 70 min 2 bowls

Soups

Fresh Dendrobium, Reed Root, and Ophiopogon Soup

traditionally used to support yin recovery and soothe residual heat after a child's fever

⏱ 70 min 2 bowls (1–2 child servings)

Soups

American Ginseng Ophiopogon Astragalus Pork Soup

traditionally generates fluids, nourishes yin, and supports qi to address muscle weakness and fatigue

⏱ 110 min 3–4 bowls

Soups

American Ginseng, Ophiopogon & Lotus Seed Pork Soup

traditionally used to nourish heart yin and calm the mind during hyperthyroidism recovery

⏱ 70 min 3–4 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

Lotus Seed, Ophiopogon & Juncus Tea

traditionally used to clear stomach and heart fire associated with bad breath, dry mouth, and restlessness

⏱ 55 min 2 bowls (1 day's serving, for 1 person)

Soups

Codonopsis, Ophiopogon and Schisandra Berry Stewed Chicken (Sheng Mai San Chicken)

traditionally used to support cardiac qi, nourish yin, and ease mild palpitations and fatigue

⏱ 200 min 1 pot (1–2 servings, one day's portion)

Herbal & Flower Teas

Astragalus, Ophiopogon and Licorice Tea

traditionally associated with supporting immune resilience and reducing recurrent colds in both adults and children

⏱ 35 min 2 bowls (1–2 servings)

Soups

Glehnia, Ophiopogon, Dendrobium and Conch Soup

traditionally used to nourish lung and stomach yin, reduce internal heat, calm the mind, and support those managing hyperthyroidism symptoms

⏱ 1 hr 50 min 3–4 bowls (serves 2–3)

Herbal & Flower Teas

Fresh Dendrobium, Reed Root & Ophiopogon Tea

supports fluid production and throat comfort; traditionally associated with clearing liver and gallbladder heat and relieving a bitter, dry sensation in the mouth

⏱ 55 min 2 cups / 1 small pot

Congee & Porridge

Fresh Lotus Seed, Lily, Ophiopogon and Millet Congee

traditionally used to nourish the heart and mind, support restful sleep, and ease anxiety and mild forgetfulness

⏱ 55 min 4–5 bowls

Soups

Ophiopogon, Lily Bulb and Longan Sweet Soup

traditionally used to calm the heart, nourish yin, and ease palpitations, anxiety, and insomnia

⏱ 40 min 2 bowls (1 serving)

Herbal & Flower Teas

Asparagus Root, Ophiopogon Root, and Loquat Leaf Tea

Traditionally associated with nourishing lung yin, clearing heat, and soothing respiratory mucous membranes

⏱ 40 min 3 bowls

Soups

Dendrobium and Glehnia Root Soup with Carrot and Preserved Duck Gizzard

traditionally associated with nourishing yin, moistening the lungs, and supporting digestive health

⏱ 110 min 4 bowls (serves the whole family)

Herbal & Flower Teas

Ophiopogon and Golden Monk Fruit Tea

traditionally associated with nourishing yin, moistening the lungs, and relieving thirst and heat-related irritability

⏱ 20 min 2 cups

Herbal & Flower Teas

Mint, Dandelion & Ophiopogon Tea

traditionally used to freshen breath, support oral hygiene, and soothe digestive discomfort linked to gut bacteria imbalance

⏱ 25 min 1–2 cups

Herbal & Flower Teas

Chamomile, Goji Berry, and Ophiopogon Tea

Traditionally used to support blood sugar balance and nourish liver-kidney yin

⏱ 15 min 1 pot (re-steepable)