How much is wild Dendrobium per jin? An introduction to common species

Dendrobium is a plant in China that can be enjoyed for its ornamental value and used medicinally. Its flowers are brightly colored and fragrant, and it is even hailed as one of the “four great ornamental exotic flowers”. So how much is wild Dendrobium per jin now? What species are there?

1. Basic information about Dendrobium

1. The producing areas of Dendrobium

Dendrobium is an orchid family plant, also known as Xianhu Lanyun, immortal grass, resurrection grass, Ziyeng Xianzhu, spider plant, Linlan, Jinsheng, golden hairpin flower, and more. It likes to grow in warm, humid, semi-shaded and semi-sunny environments. In China, it is distributed in Anhui, Taiwan, China, Hong Kong, China, Hainan, Guangxi, southern Sichuan (Changning, Mount Emei, Leshan), southwestern to northern Guizhou (Chishui, Xishui, Luodian, Xingyi, Sandu), Yunnan, Xizang, and elsewhere. In addition, it also grows in some parts of India, Nepal, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Bhutan, and other countries.

2. The value of Dendrobium

The flowers of Dendrobium are colorful, vivid, and gorgeous, with high ornamental value, while the harvested stems can be used medicinally. It has the effects of nourishing yin and promoting fluid production, benefiting the stomach, and clearing heat, and has a certain effect on symptoms such as yin damage and fluid depletion, dry mouth and excessive thirst, poor appetite and dry vomiting, post-illness deficiency heat, and blurred vision. In addition, brewing Dendrobium as tea or stewing it in soup has health benefits such as nourishing yin and clearing heat, promoting urination, and relieving pain.

2. How much is wild Dendrobium per jin now?

There are many species of Dendrobium, and the prices of different species and qualities are all different. Moreover, many wild Dendrobium species are not edible. In addition, wild Tiepi Dendrobium is now a national second-class endangered species, so it cannot be bought or sold. Most of the Tiepi Dendrobium currently sold on the market is artificially cultivated.

1. According to the Tengchong medicine market in Yunnan, the current price of wild clean fresh stems of Zhipi Dendrobium is 500 yuan/jin, and the price with old stems is 140 yuan/jin. It can also be grown as a potted plant;

2. The price of wild Tongpi Dendrobium is 180 yuan/jin, the price of wild Jinchai Dendrobium is 180 yuan/jin, the price of wild Zhenchong Dendrobium clean fresh stems is 180 yuan/jin, and dried flowers are 4000 yuan/jin;

3. In Ruili City, the price of sliced Huangcao Dendrobium of ordinary grade is 198 yuan/jin, the price of wild Guchui Dendrobium dried flowers is 1500 yuan/jin, and the price of Jinchai Dendrobium tea slices is 450 yuan/jin.

3. What species of Dendrobium are there?

There are many species of Dendrobium, and the main producing areas of different species are also different. Below is a brief introduction.

1. The most well-known among Dendrobium species, Tiepi Dendrobium: hailed as the “life-saving immortal grass” and the “giant panda” of the medicinal world, eating it has effects such as anti-aging and improving human immunity. It can generally be harvested 2-3 years after planting. The longer the growth period, the more stems there are, and the higher the yield per unit area. It can also be harvested all year round. It is mainly distributed in Anhui, Zhejiang, Yunnan, Sichuan, and other provinces.

2. National first-class protected plant Huoshan Dendrobium (earring Dendrobium): it is a national geographical indication product of China, also called Mihu, dragon-head phoenix-tail grass, and emperor grass. Eating it can harmonize yin and yang, strengthen yang and tonify the kidneys, and preserve beauty. It is mainly produced near the Dabie Mountains in Anhui.

3. Jinchai Dendrobium: it can be harvested throughout the year, with those collected in late spring and early summer and in autumn being better. Eating it has the effects of nourishing yin and clearing heat, and promoting fluid production and quenching thirst. It is mainly produced in Taiwan, China, Sichuan, Hainan, Hubei, and other areas.

In addition, there are also Zhipi Dendrobium (Dendrobium devonianum), Guchui Dendrobium, Mabian Dendrobium (Dendrobium fimbriatum), Tongpi Dendrobium (Dendrobium moniliforme), Huancao Dendrobium (Dendrobium loddigesii), Huangcao Dendrobium (Dendrobium chrysanthum), Mihua Dendrobium, and so on.

The above is all the content introduced to you by the Tuliu.com editor. The above prices are for reference only. Actual prices will change due to factors such as yield and market conditions, so the local market price should prevail.