The method of slicing dry and hard Gastrodia elata at home is as follows:

1. The traditional preparation method is to clean the dried Gastrodia elata and put it in pure water to moisten it, or steam it in a pot until soft. , then cut into thin slices with a knife and let dry. The disadvantages are that it is time-consuming and labor-intensive, and it is easy to stick to the knife and difficult to cut.

2. The modern softening method has changed the shortcomings of the traditional method. Use the large and small steps in the oven to clean the gastrodia elata, drain the water, and place it at a temperature of 70 degrees Celsius (the temperature difference between the upper and lower temperatures does not exceed 15 degrees Celsius) in the oven at a constant temperature for 0.5-1 hour, then take it out, slice it quickly and dry it while it is soft.