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Anoectochilus roxburghii

Updated：2024-05-27 Source：Shennongjia National Park

Anoectochilus roxburghii, belonging to the Anoectochilus genus in the Orchidaceae family, is a perennial herb under national second-class protection. It is used in traditional medicine, with cooling blood, dispelling wind, removing dampness, and detoxifying effects. It is distributed in Shennongjia at elevations of 500 to 1,600 meters, typically found under evergreen broadleaf forests or in damp, shady gullies.