Dendrobium Stem (Shihu)
Nourishes yin, generates fluids.
Overview
Shihu is sweet-slightly cold—generates Stomach fluids, nourishes yin, clears deficiency heat.
Nature & meridians
Sweet, slightly cold; Stomach and Kidney.
Key ideas
- Species complexity—pharmacy slice ID critical.
Aromatherapy notes
Unresolved damp-warmth or cold Spleen—caution.
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Data Source: Tianfu Aromatherapy Institute
Disclaimer: For health literacy only—not a substitute for medical care.