{"product_id":"chinese-asparagus-root-asparagus-cochinchinensis-radix-tian-men-dong-nd-grade","title":"Chinese Asparagus Root - Asparagus cochinchinensis Radix - Tian Men Dong - ND Grade","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eChinese Asparagus Root – Asparagus cochinchinensis Radix – Tian Men Dong – ND Grade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ci\u003eAsparagus cochinchinensis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Chinese Asparagus Root \/ Tian Men Dong \/ 天门冬 \/ 天門冬\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e ND Grade (Tested free of sulfur and pesticide residues)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Grown and harvested in China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eChinese Asparagus Root, known as \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTian Men Dong\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, is a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003etime-honored botanical\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e widely used across traditional East Asian herbal kitchens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNaturally \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003esweet\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eslightly bitter\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, and traditionally described as \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e“very cold,”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Tian Men Dong has been featured for generations in \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eclassic decoctions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003enourishing soups\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, and \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eseasonal herbal blends\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eOur \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eND Grade Tian Men Dong\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e is carefully washed, sliced, and naturally dried \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ewithout sulfur or additives\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e. Its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eclean aroma\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003esmooth texture\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003etraditional character\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e make it ideal for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003etea, decoction, and culinary herbal recipes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHerbal Decoction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003ePlease search and refer to educational resources on how to incorporate this herb into your soup or decoction. Generally, simmer \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e6–12 g\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e of Tian Men Dong in water for \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e20–30 minutes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTea or Infusion\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003eCommonly steeped with botanicals such as Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogon Root) or Bai He (Lily Bulb) in traditional East Asian tea blends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCulinary Use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003eAdd to soups, congee, or herbal broths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntended Use \u0026amp; Preparation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNot for direct consumption in dry form.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTo be prepared and consumed as tea, decoction, or soup.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBring to a boil and simmer for at least 15 minutes for traditional decoctions, or steep in hot water for an extended period when used as tea.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eND Grade — tested for heavy metals and free of sulfur and pesticide residues\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNaturally dried to preserve aroma and traditional character\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePackaged in resealable pouches for freshness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTraceable to the growing region\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTraditional Context (TCM Framework)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIn Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Tian Men Dong is traditionally described as \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003esweet, bitter, and very cold\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, and associated with the \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLung and Kidney channels\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIt is widely referenced in classical formulas and appears frequently in slow-simmered decoctions and seasonal herbal soups within traditional East Asian practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSold as a raw food ingredient, not a finished dietary supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eStore in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBest used under the guidance of a trained herbal practitioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThese statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clear Source Herbs","offers":[{"title":"4 oz.","offer_id":46963329302677,"sku":"2T08-4oz","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb.","offer_id":46963329335445,"sku":"2T08","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/5267\/5477\/files\/tianmendongpremiumNDgrade.png?v=1779081629","url":"https:\/\/mindfreak-thevibe.myshopify.com\/ar\/products\/chinese-asparagus-root-asparagus-cochinchinensis-radix-tian-men-dong-nd-grade","provider":"MindFreakArtistry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}