Overview of the efficacy and functions of dendrobium

Dendrobium is a traditional Chinese medicinal material whose main functions includeNourishes yin, clears away heat, nourishes the stomach and promotes fluid production, improves eyesight and strengthens the waist., is commonly used in clinical TCM to regulate symptoms such as internal heat due to yin deficiency, dry mouth and polydipsia, blurred vision, and soreness and weakness in the waist and knees. Modern research also shows that it hasAntioxidant, regulate immunityand other auxiliary effects. In terms of primary and secondary structure, the core function is nourishing yin and nourishing the stomach, while the secondary functions involve improving eyesight and immune regulation. It should be noted that dendrobium needs to be used according to syndrome differentiation and cannot replace drug treatment.

Nourishing yin, clearing away heat, benefiting the stomach and promoting fluid production

dendrobiumNourishing yin and clearing heatThe efficacy has been recorded in the "Compendium of Materia Medica", and it is suitable for dry throat and mouth caused by yin deficiency, night sweats, etc. The polysaccharides contained in it can promote saliva secretion and relieve the loss of appetite caused by insufficient gastric yin (citation source: "Chinese Pharmacopoeia"). For example,"Dendrobium officinale"Because of its high polysaccharide content, it is widely used in stomach-nourishing health products, such as Moriyama Tiepi Fengdou Granules.

Helps improve eyesight and strengthen waist and knees

of dendrobiumDendrobineIt has a certain protective effect on retinal cells. Traditional Chinese medicine often uses it in combination with wolfberry to improve visual fatigue (source cited: Zhang Zhongjing's Notes on "The Synopsis of the Golden Chamber"). In addition, its liver and kidney tonic properties can relieve waist and knee weakness in middle-aged and elderly people. Representative products such asShouxiangu Dendrobium officinale capsules.

Modern Research and Notes

Recent studies have shown that dendrobium polysaccharides haveAntioxidantactivity, may delay cell aging (data shown in the table below). But please note: Dendrobium is slightly cold in nature, and those with spleen and stomach deficiency need to be used in combination with warm medicinal materials such as ginger; the products on the market must be accurate.National medicine approved wordor health food logos to avoid exaggerated publicity.

Summary and Product Reference

Taken together, the core value of dendrobium lies inRegulate yin deficiency constitution, need to be used according to your physical condition. Common products include:Tong Ren Tang Dendrobium Luminous Pills(improve eyesight),Hu Qingyutang Dendrobium officinale extract(nourishes the stomach). Cited sources: 1. "Pharmacopoeia of the People's Republic of China" 2020 edition; 2. Li Shizhen's "Compendium of Materia Medica" Herbal Department; 3. State Food and Drug Administration filing data.