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Thạch hộc (Dendrobium officinale Kimura & Migo) là một loài thực vật thuộc họ thực vật.
Updated by lebachungtdh@gmail.com · 10/15/2026
Life cycle
From seed to productStem cutting
**Cuttings** are treated with rooting hormone, inserted one-third deep into a loose medium and kept consistently moist.
Rooting
Callus forms, then roots; new shoots extend once the cutting is established.
Young plant growth
In season the plant opens **pale yellow-green flowers, March–June**, adding colour and nectar for insects.
Flowering & harvest
After a full growing season the plant retreats to its storage organ; **stems harvested after 2–3 years in autumn–winter**.
Uses
- Benefits the stomach and promotes fluids.
- Nourishes yin and clears heat.
- Used for thirst and dry mouth.
- Tonifies kidney and essence.
- Aids digestion and restores vitality.
Conservation
Dendrobium officinale has not been assessed by the IUCN Red List (NE). As a medicinal plant, it benefits from sustainable collection and propagation to protect wild genetic resources.
References
- 1Wikipedia – Dendrobium officinale — Wikipedia,
- 2Kew POWO – Dendrobium officinale — Plants of the World Online (Kew),
- 3Wikidata – taxon — Wikidata,
