Dendrobium

Author: Zhu Jianping
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: In the great treasure trove of traditional Chinese medicine, herbs like Dendrobium candidum (Shi Hu), Ejiao (Apothecary's Glue), Lu Rong (Deer Antler), Zi He Chai (Placenta), Goji Berry, and Cordyceps Sinensis are all shining pearls. Due to their scarcity of sources, difficulty in collection, meticulous production, and their exquisite therapeutic and health-preserving effects, they are regarded by the world as mysterious, elegant, and precious, earning widespread admiration. Dendrobium candidum has long been called the "immortal medicine." The Shen Nong's Herbal Classic records its functions as treating internal injuries, alleviating pain and stiffness, replenishing the five viscera and curing fatigue and emaciation, strengthening the kidneys and nourishing essence, and promoting longevity. Generations of medical practitioners have used it as a key medicine for nourishing the stomach and generating fluids. It is often prescribed for low-grade fevers, dry mouth and throat, poor appetite, stomach discomfort, dry retching, and nausea. It is also highly effective for vision impairment and weakness in the lower back and knees caused by kidney yin deficiency. Wild Dendrobium candidum typically grows in crevices on cliffs, in harsh environments, and is a scarce resource, having been listed in the national key protected list of wild medicinal materials.