The head of nine immortals in China
Because wild Dendrobium only grows on the cliffs and trunks of virgin forests, which are difficult for even birds and animals to set foot in, the plants only branch once a year, and their own reproductive ability is low. Dendrobium candidum is the gold in the eyes of drug farmers. Although it is difficult to dig, once it is discovered by drug farmers, it is like a gold digger discovering a gold mine. The "Hu" of Dendrobium is the largest unit of volume in ancient times, and one Hu can hold ten buckets of rice, which shows the value of Dendrobium candidum.
In the past, people in mountainous areas with few mountains lived in poverty, and villagers had no money to buy medicine. They rely on wild Dendrobium candidum to treat various intractable diseases, and collecting Dendrobium candidum is also the main means of making a living. In the folk, people feed fresh Dendrobium officinale juice into the mouth of critically ill patients who are extremely weak, which can make them recover slowly. Therefore, the reputation of Dendrobium candidum as "life-saving fairy grass" is widely circulated among the people. The Taoist classic Daozang in the Kaiyuan period of the Tang Dynasty once listed Dendrobium candidum as "the head of the nine immortals in China", and all the emperors since the Tang and Song Dynasties listed Dendrobium candidum as a tribute. 1970, the precious gift given by Premier Zhou Enlai to Ho Chi Minh, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, was Dendrobium candidum. Mr. Mei Lanfang, a famous Peking Opera performer in China, often uses Dendrobium candidum as tea to protect his voice and keep his artistic youth forever.
Lysimachia christinae is a precious medicine.
Fengdou is made from the thin stems of Dendrobium by baking, softening, scabbing, rolling into strips or curling into tight and loose balls and springs. The latter is shaped like earrings, so it is also called Dendrobium earrings or earrings bucket. As for the processing and production of Fengdou, according to the book Wenshan Scenery, Guangnan (that is, Yunnan) people used local resources to invite masters from Zhejiang to process it and sell it at home and abroad in the early 1920s. In some big cities in the east and south of China, especially Hongkong, Taiwan Province Province, Japan and Southeast Asia, it is widely regarded as an advanced health drink. Cancer patients in Shanghai and some cities often take it.
The price of Dendrobium candidum processed into maple bucket is 1300 USD/kg, which is known as "the grass of a thousand dollars". Studies have shown that Dendrobium candidum and its processed product-Fengdou have the functions of enhancing immunity, eliminating tumor and inhibiting cancer, and also have special effects on eliminating vocal cord fatigue and restoring voice. Since the mid-1970s, Fengdou has become famous in Shanghai and Southeast Asia, and is regarded as the best health care product by the rich. In 2003, the direct selling price of fresh Dendrobium candidum was about 140 yuan/kg, while the prices of other Dendrobium candidum were several tens of yuan/kg. According to the average yield of 250-400 kg per mu, the net income is not less than 5000 yuan/mu. Only a few large pharmaceutical factories in China need 15000 tons of fresh Dendrobium every year, but Dendrobium is still popular in developed coastal areas to make high-grade tea and drinks. The demand contradiction in Dendrobium market is very prominent, and there is no problem in Dendrobium planting and sales.
Mature artificial planting technology
After years of research by researchers, the artificial cultivation and planting technology of Dendrobium has matured, and the ramet planting, artificial tissue culture, cutting and greenhouse cultivation have all achieved success. Because it is in front of and behind the house, you can plant it wherever there is a little space, or you can try your best to develop into space, especially in places with little land.
The forest coverage rate in Dehong Prefecture of Yunnan Province is 62%, with abundant rainfall and suitable climate. It is one of the main producing areas of Dendrobium in China, and it is also the place where wild Dendrobium is preserved. In recent years, the price of Dendrobium has been soaring, and some lawless elements have begun to steal and buy wild Dendrobium. In order to effectively protect and utilize Dendrobium resources. The local wildlife protection department has actively studied and explored the development of artificial planting Dendrobium, which has achieved good benefits and opened up a new way for farmers to increase their income and get rich.
Recently, accompanied by the leaders of Dehong Prefecture and Luxi City Wildlife Protection Office, the reporter visited several Dendrobium growers. At the Zhang Guomin base in Mengga Township, Luxi City, we saw more than 20 acres of tea trees tied with Dendrobium seedlings with straw ropes, and some of them have already grown new seedlings, which were just planted this year. Last year, Dendrobium planted in three greenhouses has harvested more than 65.438 billion yuan. What makes the reporter curious is that Dendrobium candidum grows well in trees, eaves, walls, flowerpots and other places that can be thought of.
In another yard called Zheng Weijiao, although the planting area is less than one mu, it is very effective in the use of space. They split the bamboo in half, tied it to the shelf layer by layer, and planted 1 1 layer Dendrobium cuttings on the shelf about 2 meters high. Dendrobium has been planted several times in a limited area. In the private science and technology demonstration park, nearly 30 acres of mango trees are densely planted with Dendrobium from trunk to branch, which is very spectacular like a special scenery. The southwest Dendrobium planting base in Ruili City has been developed and planted 1000 mu, and the artificially cultivated main seedlings can be planted in a large area this year.
According to Feng Hui, director of the Wildlife Protection Office of Dehong Prefecture, in order to better protect the wild Dendrobium resources, they are constantly cracking down on illegal mining of wild Dendrobium, while actively exploring the development of artificial planting, and increasing new opportunities for local farmers to make money and get rich. They not only supported the development of artificial planting, but also prevented some lawless elements from stealing and selling wild Dendrobium resources in the name of planting through measures such as pre-planting approval, supervision during planting, yield distribution and sales index verification. As of April, 2004, Dehong Prefecture has approved growers 19 households, covering an area of about 2,500 mu. Other farmers are making preparations, and it is expected that this year will enter a period of rapid development and general harvest.
After investigation, the reporter learned that Anhui, Zhejiang, Sichuan and other provinces have some artificial cultivation, and Dehong and Lincang in Yunnan account for about half of the market. Up to now, nearly 10000 mu of Dendrobium has been planted in China.
Dendrobium flowers are pleasing to the eye and have a huge international sales volume.
Dendrobium flower is one of the famous flowers in the international flower market, because of its variety, gorgeous colors and small flowers. In addition to potted plants, it is widely planted in greenhouses, and its fresh cut flowers are used as flower baskets, flower arrangements, corsages and bouquets. The fresh cut flowers of Dendrobium have become an international industry equivalent to Phalaenopsis production in the world, and the trade volume is huge. Such as Dendrobium nobile, Dendrobium nobile, Dendrobium nobile, etc. To the reporter's surprise, in Luxi Wildlife Conservation Office, Dendrobium planted in several glass cups on the table is very lovely with beautiful and bright flowers. This also shows that the artificial cultivation technology of Dendrobium is completely mature and simple. Whether it is used as medicinal materials or flowers, it can bring good economic benefits to growers, especially suitable for some land-scarce areas in the west, and it has become another important way for farmers to increase their income and get rich.