Origin: Derived from the roots of Radix ophiopogon or Mondo grass
Also Known As:
Ophiopogon japonicus
Dwarf lilyturf
Mondo Grass
Fountainplant
Monkey grass
Mai Men Ding
Overview: Radix ophiopogon extract 5:1 is a substance obtained from the roots of Mondo grass. It is sweet, slightly bitter, and slightly cold.
It has a long history in Traditional Chinese Medicine for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases and inflammation. It has also been traditionally used for the treatment of chronic bronchitis, bronchiectasis, chronic pharyngolaryngitis, silicosis, tuberculosis, gastric and duodenal ulcers, chronic atrophic gastritis, morning sickness.
It contains several bioactive compounds including steroidal saponins, glycosides and polysaccharides which are
Common Dosage: The recommended dosage for supplementation is not clear at the moment as further studies are needed.
