The price of Arisaema is strongly influenced by production area, specifications and supply-and-demand conditions.

Arisaema is the dried tuber of a perennial herb in the Araceae family. It is a commonly used traditional Chinese medicinal material, bitter and pungent in taste and warm in nature, and toxic, so it usually needs to be processed before use. It has traditional effects such as drying dampness and resolving phlegm, dispelling wind and relieving spasms, and dissipating nodules and reducing swelling. It is distributed in many provinces of China, and both wild and cultivated supplies circulate on the market.

The price of Arisaema is not fixed, but varies by production area, specification and quality. Common classifications on the market include general goods and selected goods, or grading by tuber size; there is generally also a price gap between wild and cultivated goods, so when buying and selling one needs to make a comprehensive judgment based on the source of the goods and the processing method.

Several main factors affect the price of Arisaema: first, the amount dug and the output of new goods that year, as when supply is tight the market often trends upward; second, the digestion of inventory and old goods, as prices remain relatively stable when inventory is sufficient; third, the purchasing demand of pharmaceutical companies and slice-processing enterprises, as changes in demand are directly reflected in market transactions. In addition, when the cultivated area expands and new goods come onto the market in concentrated fashion, prices may also fall back.

Because raw Arisaema is toxic, market circulation and medicinal use are mostly based on processed products, and when purchasing one should note the difference between raw and processed goods, while also paying attention to appearance indicators such as dryness and cleanliness of the goods. Growers and traders can pay more attention to information such as progress in digging at production areas and the atmosphere of market transactions, so as to reasonably arrange the pace of buying and selling.

Overall, Arisaema is a variety with relatively limited usage, and its market is prone to fluctuations with supply and demand. Understanding its specification classifications and the main factors affecting price helps one judge market trends more rationally and reduce the risks brought by blindly following the crowd.