| Place of Origin |
China (Mainland) |
| Function |
Anti-Aging |
Gastrodia refers to the tuberous root of an orchid-like plant, gastrodia elata. It is an unusual herb in that it requires the presence of two other organisms for sustenance: armillaria mellea, a type of mushroom, must be incorporated into the tuber in order to maintain its maturation and growth, and another fungus, mycena osmundicola, is required to sprout the seeds.