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Dendrobium, a precious Chinese medicinal material once known as the "gold in medicine", has suffered from the market's neglect in recent years. Dendrobium, which used to be sold for thousands of yuan a catty, has now become a potted plant, and the price has plummeted. What caused the decline of Dendrobium? What about its cultivation and market prospects?
1. Why is no one planting Dendrobium and no one buying it?
Dendrobium officinalis has a medicinal history of more than 2,000 years in mainland China and is known as the "first of the nine immortal grasses". Its finished product contains a variety of chemical components such as dendrobium polysaccharides, alkaloids, amino acids, trace elements, etc., which have the effects of antioxidant, hypoglycemic, and immunity. It can be chewed, soaked in water, made into soup to make medicinal food, consume 2-3 capsules a day, and its yin-nourishing effect will be clearly felt for a period of time. There are several main reasons for the decline of Dendrobium officinale:
The market is saturated. Due to the high value and high profit of Dendrobium officinalis, in recent years, various places have invested in planting Dendrobium, resulting in oversupply in the market and falling prices. According to statistics, in 2019, the national output of Dendrobium officinale reached about 31,000 tons, but the demand is declining, which does not match. Demand will drop further in 2023, resulting in a large inventory backlog and sales difficulties.
Decline in quality. Due to the fierce competition in the market, some unscrupulous businesses have adopted non-standard planting methods and processing methods in order to reduce costs and increase yields, resulting in a decline in the quality of Dendrobium officinalis. For example, the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides and other substances that affect the growth of Dendrobium officinalis; The use of high temperature, bleaching and other processes that affect the quality of Dendrobium officinalis; The use of other varieties or other plants to sell them as Dendrobium officinalis. These actions have seriously damaged the trust and recognition of consumers.
Cognitive deficit. Because Dendrobium officinale belongs to traditional Chinese medicine, its efficacy and role have not been fully verified and recognized by Western medicine and modern science, so its influence and popularity in the international market are not high.
At the same time, domestic consumers' awareness of Dendrobium officinale is not deep and comprehensive enough, many people only know that it is a valuable health care product, but they are not clear about its specific efficacy and consumption methods, and will not choose the right variety and dosage according to their own physique and needs. This has led to a weak market demand for Dendrobium. This situation is further exacerbated by the fact that the merchants exaggerate its efficacy and the actual situation does not match.
2. What is the planting and market prospect of Dendrobium officinalis?
Although Dendrobium officinale is currently facing some difficulties, its cultivation and market prospects are not pessimistic. The development potential of Dendrobium officinale can be seen from the following aspects.
In order to promote the development of the Chinese herbal medicine industry, the national and local governments have introduced a series of policy measures, including providing financial subsidies, tax incentives, technical guidance, brand promotion, quality supervision, etc. These policies provide a favorable environment and conditions for the planting of Dendrobium officinale, and also provide more development opportunities for Dendrobium officinale enterprises.
With the progress and innovation of science and technology, the planting and processing technology of Dendrobium officinale is also constantly improving and improving. For example, tissue culture, greenhouses and other ways to achieve large-scale, standardized, intensive planting mode; Low-temperature drying, vacuum packaging and other methods are used to ensure the quality and shelf life of Dendrobium officinalis; The Internet of Things, artificial intelligence and other methods are used to realize the traceability management and intelligent services of Dendrobium officinalis. The application of these technologies can not only improve the yield and quality of Dendrobium officinalis, but also reduce costs and risks, and increase benefits and competitiveness.
In addition, with the improvement of people's living standards and the enhancement of health awareness, higher requirements have been put forward for the traditional Chinese medicine health care industry. As a natural medicinal and edible homologous product with multiple effects, Dendrobium officinale meets consumers' needs for safe, effective, green and healthy consumption.
At the same time, with the continuous enrichment and diversification of deep-processed products of Dendrobium officinale, such as capsules, tablets, oral liquids, teas, etc., it also provides consumers with more choices and convenience. Therefore, Dendrobium officinale still has a large space for development in the domestic market.
In addition to the domestic market, Dendrobium officinale also has broad prospects in the international market. Due to its antioxidant, anti-tumor, anti-aging and other effects, Dendrobium officinale has attracted the attention and favor of developed countries and regions such as Europe and the United States. At the same time, with the dissemination and promotion of traditional Chinese medicine culture, as well as the promotion of international standardization, normalization and legalization of traditional Chinese medicine, Dendrobium officinale will also gain more recognition and trust in the international market.
epilogue
Dendrobium, this magical plant, once had unlimited scenery, but it also encountered a trough. Its value and future depend not only on the supply and demand of the market, but also on our awareness and respect for it. As a precious Chinese medicinal material, Dendrobium officinale can not only nourish the body, but also inherit culture.
We should use scientific attitudes and methods to explore and discover more secrets and mysteries of it, so that it can play a greater role in the development of traditional Chinese medicine, and also let it show a better image and reputation in the international market. There are many possibilities for the future of Dendrobium.