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Dendrobium 石斛

Shí Hú · Dendrobium officinale (Caulis)

Tonify Yin 补阴
Nature
Slightly cold 微寒
Flavour
Sweet 甘
Channels
Stomach, Kidney, Lung 胃·肾·肺
Part used
Stem
Species
Dendrobium officinale / nobile
Origin
Yunnan, Guangxi, Zhejiang (铁皮石斛 prized)

Traditional actions

Nourishes Stomach yin and generates fluids, clears heat and benefits the eyes and sinews.

Traditionally used for

Dry mouth/thirst, dry throat, low-grade heat with dryness, dry eyes.

How it is prepared

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