Dendrobium officinale
Dendrobium officinale, commonly known as the "Golden Cane Orchid," is a highly valued medicinal herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Renowned for its restorative properties, this orchid is used to nourish Yin, support lung health, and boost immunity. It serves as a potent natural tonic for enhancing overall vitality and longevity.
- Scientific name: Dendrobium officinale
- Family: Orchidaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asparagales, it is classified under the family Orchidaceae and the genus Dendrobium. Specifically, Dendrobium officinale represents a distinct species within this botanical hierarchy.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asparagales | WCVP |
| Family | Orchidaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Dendrobium | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across various regions of Eastern Asia. In China, its presence is specifically noted in the South-Central and Southeast territories. The species also extends its range to include the islands of Japan and the Nansei-shoto archipelago. Furthermore, it can be found growing within the natural landscapes of Taiwan. Together, these locations define the primary geographical footprint of Dendrobium officinale.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Dendrobium officinale has 154 reported phytochemicals identified across 253 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, polysaccharide, mannose, flavonoid, anthocyanin.
- Total chemicals
- 154
- Scientific sources
- 253
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 18 | ★★★★★ |
| polysaccharide | 17 | ★★★★★ |
| mannose | 10 | ★★★★★ |
| flavonoid | 6 | ★★★☆☆ |
| anthocyanin | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| galactose | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| glucose | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| DOP | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| naringenin | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| anthocyanins | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
Activities
Dendrobium officinale has 9 reported activities identified across 14 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Hypoglycemic, Antifeedant, Antihypertensive, Antitumor.
- Total activities
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 14
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| Hypoglycemic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifeedant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihypertensive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cardioprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Free-Radical Scavenging | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Prebiotic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tonic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Dendrobium officinale has 47 reported medicinal uses identified across 70 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation, oxidative stress, Alzheimer's disease, drought, salinity.
- Total uses
- 47
- Scientific sources
- 70
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| inflammation | 6 | ★★★☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Alzheimer's disease | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| drought | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| salinity | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| salt stress | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apoptosis | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cognitive impairment | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypoglycemic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |