What is Dendrobium devonianum "Wanzhangxu", and how much does one jin cost?

When people talk about Dendrobium, what everyone knows is probably Dendrobium officinale; not many people know about Dendrobium devonianum. As a plant used both as medicine and food, it not only has high dietary therapy value, but its medicinal value is also very rich. So, what exactly is Dendrobium devonianum? On the market, how much does Dendrobium devonianum cost per jin? Now let the editor take you through it.

1. What is Dendrobium devonianum

What is Dendrobium devonianum? Many people probably do not know much about Dendrobium devonianum; in fact, this kind of Dendrobium is very useful! Whether in recipes or in medicinal materials, it can be seen. Below, let us explore the “true face” of Dendrobium devonianum!

Dendrobium devonianum is slightly cold in nature, sweet in taste, and enters the stomach and kidney meridians. For external use, it can treat traumatic injuries, fractures and tendon injuries; for internal use, it can treat itchy throat and cough. It benefits the stomach and promotes fluid production, nourishes yin and clears heat. It is used for yin damage and fluid depletion, dry mouth and excessive thirst, little food intake and dry vomiting, post-illness deficiency heat, and blurred vision, and it has a certain antipyretic and analgesic effect. Not only that, Dendrobium devonianum can also promote gastric juice secretion and aid digestion; it has effects such as enhancing metabolism and anti-aging.

Dendrobium devonianum is a class of Orchidaceae Dendrobium plants represented by Dendrobium devonianum; Dendrobium devonianum is also called purple-skinned orchid, and is the orchid plant Dendrobium devonianum. Dendrobium devonianum processed by manual rolling is called purple-skinned Fengdou. Besides being used as a medicinal raw material to extract Dendrobium extract, Dendrobium devonianum can also be processed into purple-skinned Fengdou, greatly increasing its value; organically certified Dendrobium devonianum is even more a hot-selling item on the market.

Dendrobium devonianum is mainly suitable for the elderly, people with diabetes, people with weak constitutions, and people with excessive nightlife and smoking and drinking, for whom it has significant effects. However, it is forbidden for those in the early stage of febrile disease whose yin has not yet been damaged, those with damp-warm disease that has not transformed into dryness, and those with spleen-stomach deficiency cold (referring to those with too little gastric acid secretion).

2. How much does Dendrobium devonianum cost per jin?

There are two kinds of Dendrobium on the market, one is Dendrobium devonianum, and the other is Dendrobium officinale.

The price of Dendrobium devonianum is somewhat lower than that of Dendrobium officinale. The price of the more commonly purchased Dendrobium devonianum on Taobao varies to a certain extent according to the specific dosage and place of origin. Here I have compiled some price information about Dendrobium devonianum for everyone to refer to when purchasing:

Hu Qing Yu Tang Dendrobium devonianum 120 g/1 bottle, grade 1 Dendrobium devonianum, purple-skinned Fengdou, the price on Taobao is around 810 yuan;

Yushuntang brand Dendrobium devonianum ultrafine 65 g Fengdou Dendrobium, Taobao price around 138 yuan;

Fang Hui Chun Tang purple-skinned Fengdou Pan'an Dapanshan Dendrobium devonianum 20 g/bag, Taobao price around 128 yuan;

Yueqing imitation wild-cultivated special-grade Dendrobium officinale Fengdou fresh strips selected bud-grade high-gelatin purple skin, Taobao price around 115 yuan.

And the price information of Dendrobium officinale, which has higher efficacy than Dendrobium devonianum, is as follows:

The price of wild Dendrobium officinale has been rising continuously in recent years, with the market average price at more than 1000 yuan/kg.

Specific situations require specific analysis; this also depends on the relevant varieties of Dendrobium officinale and the region where it is located. The prices of Dendrobium officinale in different regions differ significantly. Looking at the national Dendrobium officinale market prices, prices range from 3 yuan per gram to more than 100 yuan per gram.

Because of differences in dosage, place of origin, manufacturer and various other factors, the price of Dendrobium devonianum will also have a certain gap; the above prices are for reference only.