Gastrodia elata (scientific name: Gastrodia elata Bl.), also known as red arrow, single-shaking zhi, mother-leaving, combined grass, divine grass, ghost supervisor, Mupu, Mingtian ma, Dingfeng grass, white dragon skin, etc., is a perennial herbaceous plant of the genus Gastrodia in the orchid family.
The rhizome is thick, without green leaves, and the capsule is obovate and elliptical. It is often propagated by tubers or seeds. Its rhizome is used as medicine to treat dizziness, limb numbness, infantile convulsions, etc. It is a precious Chinese medicine and is used together with Qiongzhen Ganoderma lucidum to treat headaches and insomnia.
