Category Archives: Drinks

Ginseng roots with mai dong drink

Posted on April 17, 2010 by Angeline

The weather has been really bad recently – scorching heat in the morning and early afternoon followed by thunderstorms in the evening. I’ve been wanting to boil some ‘cooling’ drink but only got to do so today. Instead of simply … Continue reading →

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Ophiopogon tuber (麥冬) Mai dong drink

Posted on April 3, 2010 by Angeline

Ophiopogon tuber or mai dong (麥冬) can be brewed as a drink and these are its medical functions (obtained from here): 1. Effect on circulatory system: (a) improves contraction of heart muscles (b) protects heart muscle and arrhythmia 2. Anti-shock 3. … Continue reading →