石斛
dendrobium
石斛shí hú · Dendrobium nobile
Category
tonify Yin
Nature
cool
Taste
sweet
Meridians
Stomach, Kidney
Dosage
6–12 g
in broth
Functions
nourishes the stomach's yin, generates body fluids nourishes kidney yin, clears deficiency heat improves vision
Indications
dryness and thirst due to damage to the stomach’s yin dry mouth after a fever heat due to deficiency, lower back weakness, blurred vision
Contraindications
dampness without damage to yin
Notes
It nourishes the yin of the stomach and kidneys and generates body fluids: it is used to treat dryness and thirst, especially after febrile illnesses that deplete yin. Family: Orchid Family (Orchidaceae) Part used: stem Active constituents: polysaccharides, alkaloids (dendrobin)
For education only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified practitioner.