Brief introduction of Dendrobium candidum
Dendrobium candidum (scientific name: Dendrobiumofficinale? KimuraetMigo): The stem is upright, cylindrical, 9-35 cm long, 2-4 mm thick, unbranched and jointed; The leaves are distichous, papery, oblong-lanceolate, and the edges and edges are usually lavender. Racemes usually arise from the upper part of fallen old stems and have 2-3 flowers; Buds are dry, pale white, oval, 5-7 mm long, sepals and petals are yellowish green, nearly similar, oblong-lanceolate, lip white, with 1 green or yellow callus at the base, ovate-lanceolate, slightly shorter than sepals, and reflexed at the middle. Pistil yellow-green, about 3 mm long, with 1 purple spots on both sides of the top; The cap is white, ovoid, about 2.3 mm long, with a subapical tip and 2-lobed. Flowering from March to June.
Born on semi-humid rocks in mountainous areas at an altitude of 1600 meters. Mainly distributed in Anhui, Zhejiang, Fujian and other places in China. Its stem is used as medicine, which belongs to tonic medicine: benefiting stomach, promoting fluid production, nourishing yin and clearing heat.
Edible method
Dried products: The recommended daily food intake of Dendrobium candidum is 2-3g/ day. It can be stored in a cool and dry place for a long time.
The best way to eat: chew directly. Take 1-2 tablets and put them in the mouth. Chew slowly until there is no glue, and spit out a small amount of residue (for people with bad teeth or the elderly, see other recommended methods below).
Fresh products: The recommended daily consumption of fresh Dendrobium candidum strips is 5g/ day, which can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 months.
The best way to eat: take some fresh Dendrobium candidum and wash it. Break it into small pieces by hand, chew it in your mouth, eat the gum and spit out the residue.
Efficacy of Dendrobium candidum
Nourishing and protecting the liver: According to Compendium of Materia Medica, it is sweet, flat and nontoxic. Indications: traumatic injury can remove arthralgia, reduce qi, tonify five internal organs, resist fatigue, nourish yin and replenish essence. Long-term use, thick stomach. This meridian is absolutely insufficient in tonifying the interior, calming stomach qi, promoting granulation, dispelling summer heat and evil qi, aching feet and knees, cold weakness and arthralgia, calming the heart and stopping spasm. Smart people live a long and healthy life. Invigorate qi and remove heat, treat men's weakness of waist and feet, strengthen yang, remove tendons and wind arthralgia, cold in bones for a long time, tonify kidney and strengthen body. Strength strengthens bones and muscles, warm boiled water flushes dirty, improves intelligence and clears qi. Daily chemical treatment of fever, spontaneous sweating, abscess, pus and internal obstruction.
Dendrobium candidum has the functions of nourishing five internal organs, thickening stomach and intestines, nourishing yin and replenishing essence. Dendrobium candidum is rich in polysaccharides. After eating, a protective film is produced in the stomach to reduce the harm of alcohol to the stomach and enhance the metabolic function of the liver. Through internal reconciliation, alcohol will be dissolved, and drunkards will recover faster. Yin beauty: Dendrobium candidum has comprehensive meridian tropism, is easily absorbed by the human body, can nourish the whole body, make all organs of the whole body run freely, and make the skin full and moist.
Inhibitory effect on tumor: Dendrobium candidum is mainly composed of Dendrobium polysaccharide (the content is as high as 22.7%), and contains two phenanthrene compounds, Cynanchum japonicum and Erigeron japonicum. Pharmacological studies show that these two compounds have anti-tumor activity, inhibit the activity of cancer cells, and have significant preventive and adjuvant therapeutic effects on tumors. Therefore, Dendrobium candidum is often used in the adjuvant treatment of malignant tumors in clinic, which can improve the symptoms of tumor patients, reduce the side effects caused by radiotherapy and chemotherapy, enhance immune function and improve the quality of life.