Mai Dong Herb vs Camellia Sinensis White

Related species to ophiopogon; used similarly in TCM for yin nourishment; found in coastal and forest settings.

Young buds and leaves of tea plant minimally processed to preserve maximum catechin and polyphenol content, highest antioxidant of all tea types.

methylophiopogonanone, ophiopogonin, beta-sitosterol, flavonoids, polysaccharides

EGCG, epicatechin, catechins, caffeine trace, theanine

Nourishes yin, Moistens dryness, Clears heart heat, Calms spirit

Longevity tonic in Chinese imperial court medicine, Anti-aging in Southern Chinese tradition, Antioxidant protective tonic, Skin health and beauty in Chinese medicine

Anti-inflammatory, Immunomodulation, Cardioprotective, Anti-aging

Highest antioxidant of tea types, Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Cardiovascular protective

9-15g dried

2-3 cups daily at 70-80C; 400mg standardized polyphenol extract daily

Spleen deficiency with diarrhea

Iron absorption inhibition, Pregnancy in very high amounts, Caffeine sensitivity

Loose stools in cold constitution

Iron absorption interference, Insomnia with excessive consumption