| Endangered plants and its used part | Categories of National Protected Wild Medicinal Species in China |
CITES Appendices | Categories of National Protected Wildlife in China |
Traditional usages | Substitute/Cultivation | Remarks |
| American ginseng rhizome Panax quinquefolium |
II | American ginseng is an adaptogen, a substance that strengthens the body when it has suffered prolonged stress. It is a good support for those recovering from illness or surgery. |
Can be cultivated domestically, and meet the demand. |
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| Ginseng rhizome Panax ginseng |
II | II | I | A very powerful adaptogen, TCM uses it for resuscitation, and also as tonic to promote the production of fundamental substances of the body. |
Can be cultivated domestically, and meet the demand. |
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| Gastrodia tuber Gastrodia elata |
II | II | This is a species of wild orchid. It relieves rheumatism, improves blood flow in the vessels and strengthens bones and tendons. |
Can be cultivated domestically, and meet the demand. |
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| Cistanche rhizome Cistanche deserticola |
III | II | III | It enhances the overall functioning, replenishes essence and blood, and lubricates the intestines. |
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| Magnolia bark Magnolia officinalis |
II | II | Commonly used for chest and abdominal distention, and intestinal symptoms. |
Can be cultivated domestically. |
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| Dendrobium stem Dendrobium chrysanthum Dendrobium candidum Dendrobium nobile |
III | II | It nourishes the body and clears the heat. |
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| Eucommia bark Eucommia ulmoides |
II | Used to nourish the body, strengthen the bones and muscles and prevent miscarriage. It is effective in treating hypertension and vascular diseases. |
Can be cultivated domestically, and meet the demand. |
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| Liquorice root Glycyrrhiza uralensis Glycyrrhiza inflate Glycyrrhiza glabra |
II | II | Wild use in TCM, as buffer, antidote, and qi tonic. |
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