How much is a pound of dried Gastrodia elata

Gastrodia elata is a perennial woody plant of the genus Gastrodia elata in the orchid family. Its underground stems are used as medicine to treat dizziness, numbness of the limbs, infantile convulsions and other symptoms. It is a traditional precious Chinese medicine, used together with Qiongzhen Ganoderma lucidum to treat headaches and insomnia. The price is also relatively expensive, especially the wild Gastrodia elata. Let’s take a look at how much one pound of Gastrodia elata costs!

How much is a pound of dried Gastrodia elata

Dried Gastrodia elata generally costs around RMB 100, the price varies, and the price is also different in different regions. The actual price should be based on the local merchants. Of course, you can also order online, but when buying, you must be careful not to buy counterfeit goods.

Moreover, in fact, the price of Gastrodia elata is the same as other foods or Chinese medicinal materials on the market. Basically, the price fluctuates every day, but what we buy are all finished products in the store, so it is more difficult to notice this.

It is winter now, and people who pay attention to health preservation must be collecting various Chinese medicinal materials and foods for nourishing the body. Since Gastrodia elata has a significant effect on headaches, dizziness, etc. caused by hyperactivity of liver yang, it is taken as a "tonic" by others. When people see dizziness, they cannot distinguish the physical condition and the rise and fall of blood and qi, so they may use Gastrodia elata indiscriminately, which may result in the same side effects as the patient mentioned above.

Baidu Encyclopedia kindly reminds you: Although Gastrodia elata is a precious traditional Chinese medicine, it should not be abused and should be taken according to the doctor's instructions.

How to eat dried Gastrodia elata

1. First, let me introduce to you the preparation of the Tianma duck recipe. First, prepare 100 grams of fresh Tianma, 30 grams of raw land, and 1 conch duck. Then we can slaughter the duck, remove its feathers and internal organs, and stew it with the cleaned and sliced ​​Gastrodia elata and Rehmannia glutinosa until the duck ingredients are cooked, and then add seasonings such as salt and chicken essence. This method of consumption is suitable for symptoms such as dizziness, tinnitus, headache, bitter mouth and dry throat.

2. Gastrodia elata and brain flower porridge. Raw materials: 10g Gastrodia elata, 1 brain flower, 250g rice.

Cooking method: Wash the brain, put it in a casserole with Gastrodia elata, add rice, add cold water and cook porridge until the porridge and brain are cooked. How to eat and appetite: Get up in the morning every day and take damp-heat porridge once. This type of eating method can soothe the liver and calm wind, invigorate qi and promote blood circulation.

Applicable scope: Applicable to hypertension, arteriosclerosis, Meniere's disease, headache caused by head wind, etc.

How to store dried Gastrodia elata

1. Cut a piece of Gastrodia elata and soak it in pure honey. It can be kept for a year. It can also be soaked in wine.

2. Wrap the fresh Gastrodia elata in newspapers and put it in the refrigerator. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two months.

3. After the fresh Gastrodia elata is dug, it is immediately cleaned, pulped, extracted, freeze-dried, and ultra-low temperature sterilized. This is done in one step, with low production costs and all the effective ingredients preserved.

Fresh Gastrodia elata can be sealed in a packaging bag and stored in the refrigerator. Everyone must remember that you must not store it in the refrigerator, because if you take it out of the refrigerator to store it, it will easily become moldy due to thawing when you take it out again.

The efficacy and function of dried Gastrodia elata

1. Gastrodia elata can be used to treat vertigo, especially vertigo caused by liver deficiency and liver heat, and the effect is relatively good. In modern times, Gastrodia elata is used to treat hypertension that is confirmed by liver deficiency and dizziness caused by general physical weakness. For dizziness caused by deficiency of both Qi and blood (such as anemia), generally speaking, the effect of Gastrodia elata is mainly to replenish blood and Qi.

2. Gastrodia elata can also be used to treat headaches, especially migraines related to liver heat, dampness and phlegm, and the effect is relatively good.

3. Gastrodia elata can also be used to treat wind-cold and dampness. Therefore, if there are elderly people with rheumatic symptoms at home, netizens can add a little Gastrodia elata when making soup or add it when making tonic soup, and then give it to the elderly. For details, netizens can consult local Chinese medicine practitioners.