Shi Hu is better at clearing Heat and is frequently used when a febrile disease has injured the Fluids, and to reduce Yin Deficiency Heat. It can also be used to treat visual disorders, dizziness and weakness in the lower back and legs.

Shi Hu (Chinese: 石虎; 295 [1] – 26 May 349 [2]), courtesy name Jilong (季龍), also known by his posthumous name as the Emperor Wu of Later Zhao (後趙武帝), was an emperor of the Jie-led Chinese Later Zhao dynasty.

May 23, 2013 · Eric Brand: Shi Hu is a yin-supplementing medicinal that is sold in many different grades and qualities. True Shi Hu refers to dendrobium orchid, but in actuality most of what is used as Shi Hu on the market is a tolerated substitute rather than true dendrobium.

The Chinese herb 'Shi Hu' (Dendrobium Stem) is Sweet, Slightly Salty, Bland, Cold, goes to the KI, ST, and is in 'Herbs that Tonify Yin'.

What is Shi Hu?: The Chinese Herb Shi Hu is the dried stems of five different species of dendrobium (orchids– Dendrobium loddigesii Rolfe.; and four other species) that grow naturally in East Asia and are cultivated for commercial sale for ornamental and medicinal use in Sichuan, Yunnan and Guizhou provinces in China.

Shi Hu is a deputy ingredient in Qing Shu Yi Qi Tang. This means it helps the king ingredient (s) treat the main pattern or it serves to treat a coexisting pattern. In Qing Shu Yi Qi Tang, Shi Hu nourishes the Yin of the Lungs and Stomach. Read more about Qing Shu Yi Qi Tang.

What is Shi Hu?: The Chinese Herb Shi Hu is the dried stems of five different species of dendrobium (orchids– Dendrobium loddigesii Rolfe.; and four other species) that grow naturally in East Asia and are cultivated for commercial sale for ornamental and medicinal use in Sichuan, Yunnan and Guizhou provinces in China.

Shi Hu: 15-22.5g: Nourishes the Yin, clears Heat, generates fluids, enriches Kidney Yin, reduces Heat from Deficiency and brightens the eyes.

Sep 23, 2016 · For dim and poor vision kidney yin deficiency, it is combined with kidney and liver-nourishing and sight-improving herbs. For instance, it is used with Gou Qi Zi, Shu Di Huang and Tu Si Zi in Shi Hu Ye Guang Wan from Yuan Ji Qi Wei (Introduction of Essence of Medicine).

Also known as: Shi Hu, Dendrobium, Dendrobium Nobile. Benefits: It enriches Yin, generates fluids in the body, and reduces heatiness. The main target organs are the Kidneys, Liver, Stomach, Lungs.