Dendrobium Stem Pieces (Dendrobium Nobile)

Dendrobium Stem Pieces (Dendrobium nobile), known in Traditional Chinese Medicine as Shi Hu (石斛), are sweet, slightly bitter, and cooling herb segments traditionally used to nourish yin, generate fluids, and support the stomach and eyes. Harvested from the fleshy stems of the Dendrobium orchid, these pieces are carefully dried to retain their natural juiciness, flexibility, and gentle restorative properties.

In TCM, Shi Hu is valued for its ability to relieve dryness, support digestion, and clear heat from deficiency, particularly in the lungs, stomach, and kidneys. It is often used to address thirst, dry mouth, low-grade fevers, reduced appetite, or blurry vision caused by yin deficiency. Its nourishing nature makes it suitable for recovery from illness, aging-related dryness, or long-term weakness.

When decocted, Dendrobium Stem Pieces yield a light, slightly sweet infusion with a soothing, mild flavor. They are commonly combined with herbs like Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogon), Tian Hua Fen (Trichosanthes root), and Bai He (Lily bulb) in classic yin-tonifying and fluid-generating formulas.

Each batch of Dendrobium Stem Pieces (Dendrobium nobile) is carefully sourced, cleaned, and cut to preserve its moistening properties and energetic balance. Whether used in herbal teas, decoctions, or restorative formulas, Shi Hu offers a gentle, elegant way to nourish yin, cool internal heat, and support long-term vitality and hydration.