Family

Orchidaceae

Genus

Dendrobium

Common Name

Tie Pi Shi Hu

Plant Figure

Description

Dendrobium officinale belongs to the Orchidaceae family, it is an important herb that has both ornamental values and is understood to have a broad range of therapeutic effects in many Asian countries. Polysaccharides and flavonoids are important pharmacology-related chemical components within D. officinale. Modern pharmacological research has revealed that D. officinale and its polysaccharide fraction exhibit anticancer, hepatoprotective, hypolipidemic, antifatigue, antioxidant, anti-constipation, hypoglycemic, gastric ulcer-protective, and antihypertensive effects, as well as immune-boosting properties.