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The unusual Gastrodia orchid produces underground tubers that have been prized in Traditional Chinese Medicine for millennia. Known as Tian Ma, this herb is traditionally used to support neurological health and calm occasional tremors. The prepared tuber has a mildly sweet, starchy flavor with subtle earthy notes, quite different from its floral origins. Modern research has identified gastrodin as one of its key active compounds, contributing to its unique properties. Typically used in powdered form or as part of complex herbal formulas, Gastrodia offers a gentle yet effective approach to nervous system support. Its rarity and specific growing requirements make it one of the more valuable herbs in the traditional pharmacopeia.