Dendrobium stem Dendrobium nobile
Medicines that tonify yinCold
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Traditional recorded function
Nourish yin and Clear heat, benefit the stomach, and promote fluid production
1. For low-grade fever and restless thirst due to fluid damage from febrile disease, and persistent deficiency heat due to Yin deficiency, etc. 2. For Stomach Yin insufficiency, etc.
Nature & taste
SweetCold
Meridians entered
StomachKidney
Botanical source
Accepted nameDendrobium nobile Lindl.
FamilyOrchidaceae
Classical source
Top grade《神農本草經》
味甘平。主治傷中，除痹下氣，補五臟虛勞羸瘦，強陰。久服厚腸胃，輕身延年。一名林蘭。生山谷。
Herbal properties
Slightly coldReinforcingDescendingMoistening
Found in these formulas
Dihuang Yinzi (Rehmannia Drink)Gubu Tang (Decoction for Protecting Steps)Ningsou WanSea-Clearing PillSishen Jian (Four Gods Decoction)Sweet Dew Beverage