Precious traditional Chinese medicine - Dendrobium officinale

Author: Zhang Zhiguo
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Publishing Date: 2006-03-01
Features: During the writing process of this book, we referenced a large number of research papers on Dendrobium officinale. We extend our sincere gratitude to our peers who have contributed to the research on Dendrobium officinale. Due to the urgency of time, if there are any inaccuracies or omissions in the book, we kindly ask the readers to point them out. Dendrobium officinale is a precious variety of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) Dendrobium. Both the classical herbal texts and modern research have proven its efficacy and high quality. Dendrobium officinale, processed into Dendrobium candidum (iron bark), has long been renowned as a high-end herbal remedy for voice preservation in Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, and Macau. The price of Dendrobium candidum is very high, reaching 1,000–3,000 U.S. dollars per kilogram. Dendrobium officinale is an epiphytic plant in the orchid family. For a long time, it has been harvested from the wild for medicinal use. Due to long-term unregulated harvesting and its low natural reproduction rate and slow growth, the natural resources of Dendrobium officinale are at risk of depletion. It has been listed as a key protected wild medicinal plant species by the state. This book aims to benefit researchers, developers, and industry professionals engaged in Dendrobium research and development. By promoting the study of this precious TCM, it contributes to the development of traditional Chinese medicine in our country and the well-being of the people.