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.