What are the effects of Dendrobium officinale flowers?

The flowers of Dendrobium officinale are slightly different from those of Dendrobium officinale. The flowers of Dendrobium officinale have their own unique and special effects. Moreover, the flowers of Dendrobium candidum are divided into fresh flowers and dried flowers, and the methods of consumption are also different. However, many people in life do not know the unique effects and methods of consumption of Dendrobium candidum. So, what are the effects of Dendrobium candidum flowers?

The most precious part of Dendrobium officinale - Dendrobium officinale flower

Dendrobium officinale flowers are generally yellow-green in color, and the flowering period is May and June, but the flowering period is very short and the harvesting period is difficult to grasp. The timeliness of harvesting is directly related to the effective ingredients and actual efficacy of the flowers. In addition, the yield is very low, about 100 grams of Dendrobium officinale can harvest 1 gram of Dendrobium officinale flower. In addition, it has special effects different from Dendrobium officinale, so it is extremely precious and the price is relatively high.

The efficacy of Dendrobium candidum flowers

Dendrobium officinale flower not only inherits the functions of Dendrobium officinale itself, such as nourishing yin, clearing and tonifying, improving eyesight, clearing away heat and quenching thirst, nourishing the five internal organs, prolonging life and beautifying the skin, etc., but also has the unique effect of relieving depression. Especially in summer, soaking Dendrobium officinale flowers in water can not only regulate the stomach and intestines and enhance resistance, but also relieve heat.

According to the explanation of the medicinal properties of traditional Chinese medicine in TCM theory, flower-based Chinese medicine has the characteristics of "lightness, lifting and dispersing". This is not only because of its light texture, but also because the chemical components it contains are mostly volatile oils, which are volatile. This may be the reason why Dendrobium officinale flowers have the effects of refreshing the mind and relieving depression. According to relevant researchers from Guizhou Biotechnology Research and Development Base and Zhejiang University Modern Agriculture Research Demonstration Center, a research report on the volatile components of Dendrobium officinale flowers showed that 89 compounds were separated and extracted from the flowers, and 59 components were identified, accounting for 76.54% of the total volatile oil. Some volatile components are both spice components and medicinal components.

5 common ways to eat Dendrobium candidum flowers

Since fresh Dendrobium officinale flowers are difficult to preserve, they are usually processed into dried products. Different merchants may have different names for them. For example, Yunnan's well-known Dendrobium officinale brand "Nancaotang" gave Dendrobium officinale flowers a beautiful name - Golden Butterfly Flower. Not only does the timing of harvesting Dendrobium officinale flowers affect its active ingredients and content, but for dried flowers, the processing method is also the key to whether the active ingredients can be preserved. Therefore, when purchasing dried Dendrobium officinale flowers, these are factors we need to consider.

The usual way to eat dried Dendrobium officinale flowers is to brew them or boil them. You can brew them with boiling water alone without adding other tea leaves. You can add a little rock sugar according to your personal taste. After brewing until there is no taste, you can take out the flowers and chew them.

There are relatively more ways to eat Dendrobium candidum flowers, as follows:

1. Soak or boil

The method is the same as dried flowers, which can nourish the skin, clear away heat and thirst, and relieve eye fatigue;

2. Juicing

Take an appropriate amount of fresh flowers of Dendrobium candidum, rinse them slightly, put them into a juicer, add water (preferably warm water) to squeeze the juice, pour it out and drink it directly. Similarly, add an appropriate amount of honey or rock sugar according to personal taste (but it is recommended to put as little as possible);

3. Make soup

Cook with diced chicken, add Dendrobium officinale flowers during slow cooking, and you can also add some wolfberry to cook together;

Here are some interesting ways to eat it:

4. Scrambled eggs with Dendrobium officinale

The method is very simple, and it is the same as scrambled eggs with chives, but the taste and nutritional value are very different;

5. Dendrobium candidum flower cake

Yunnan's flower cakes are very distinctive and famous, and the Dendrobium officinale flower cakes have perfectly grafted this way of eating flowers. But if you make it yourself, the process is simpler, just fry it in a frying pan.

In fact, among these ways of eating, there is no strict distinction in the selection of Dendrobium officinale flowers, whether to use dried flowers or fresh flowers, they are interchangeable. If fresh flowers are rare, use dried flowers. Of course, there are more ways to eat Dendrobium officinale flowers than these. More novel and unique ways of eating are waiting for everyone to explore and discover together.

The above content is a detailed introduction to the effects and eating methods of Dendrobium officinale flowers. I believe that now everyone should have a clearer understanding and knowledge of the effects of Dendrobium officinale flowers. Dendrobium officinale flowers have their unique effects and there are many ways to eat them. I hope everyone can make and eat them according to their own preferences in daily life.