1 There are two kinds of Bletilla striata, dried and fresh. Generally, new ones cost more than 300 pounds per pound, while dried ones range from 600 to 1,000 pounds depending on the size. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that Bletilla striata has a bitter nature and taste. Astringent, cold, sticky and astringent in nature, enters the lung, stomach, and liver meridians, and has the functions of astringent and hemostasis, reducing swelling and promoting muscle growth. Pharmacological studies have confirmed that Bletilla striata contains a large amount of mucus, and a variety of polysaccharides in it can form artificial thrombus

2? The cross-section of Bletilla striata is off-white, translucent, and horny, with scattered point-like vascular bundles visible. The coarse powder swells when exposed to water and has a noticeable slimy feel, and the water immersion liquid is colloid-like. Odorless, bitter in taste, sticky when chewed. Large, plump, white, translucent, solid texture is preferred