Dendrobium huoshanense

Dendrobium huoshanense

Dendrobium huoshanense is a protected geographical indication product.

Dendrobium huoshanense is a certified geographical indication trademark.

　　Dendrobium huoshanense: Also known as "Golden Hairpin Flower" due to its stem resembling the tines of a golden hairpin, it is abundantly found in the deep valleys and rocky caves of Manshuihe, Dahoupíng, and Pingtian in the county. The *Herbal Mirror* states: "Dendrobium huoshanense is the best."

　　Geographic range

　　　 Dendrobium huoshanense, commonly called "Mi Hu," is a herbaceous plant of the genus *Dendrobium* in the Orchidaceae family. It is primarily produced in Huoshan County of the Dabie Mountain region in Anhui Province, mostly growing in the crevices of mist-shrouded cliffs and on towering ancient trees.

　　Distinctive qualities

　　　　 Dendrobium huoshanense can significantly boost the SOD (a primary anti-aging substance) levels in the human body. It is highly suitable for people who often stay up late, overuse their brains, consume excessive alcohol or tobacco, or suffer from physical weakness and fatigue. It also improves eyesight, balances yin and yang, strengthens yang and nourishes kidneys, and beautifies and preserves youth, thereby contributing to health and longevity.

　　Cultural anecdotes

　　　　 The Taoist classic *Daozang* listed Dendrobium huoshanense, Tian Shan snow lotus, three-to-five-year-old ginseng, 120-year-old polygonum, 60-year-old poria, deep mountain ganoderma, sea pearls, and cordyceps among China’s "Nine Immortal Herbs," with Dendrobium huoshanense ranked first. Also known as Dragon Head Phoenix Tail Herb or Emperor’s Herb, Dendrobium huoshanense is primarily produced in Huoshan, Anhui, within the Dabie Mountains, growing on the steep cliffs of lofty mountains. Nurtured by the natural essence of the mountains and rivers, it produces this precious and rare medicinal herb. It is often consumed as a tea substitute.

　　The protected geographic indication area for Dendrobium huoshanense is based on the scope proposed in the *Letter on Defining the Protected Geographic Indication Area for Dendrobium huoshanense* (Huo Zheng Mi [2006] No. 49) issued by Huoshan County, Anhui Province. This includes the current administrative regions of 12 townships: Taipingfan, Taiyang, Shangshishi, Manshuihe, Dahoupíng, Lu'erling, Zhufohan, Foziling, Heishidu, Motanzhen, Dongxixi, and Danlongsi.