D. officinale is acknowledged for its unparalleled curative effects, such as nourishing yin benefiting to the stomach, moisten the lung, eliminating miliaria, resisting cancer and prolonging life.

• 近年来，“铁皮枫斗”保健品和新药得到大规模开发，铁皮石斛野生资源遭大量采挖，日趋匮乏。