How much is the market price of Bletilla striata

1. Market Price

Under normal circumstances, the price of Bletilla striata in the market is 40-45 yuan per catty. However, its price is not fixed. Some high-quality ones can reach hundreds of yuan per catty. If you buy wild ones, the price is generally 50-88 yuan per catty. The price of dried goods is more expensive, usually 150-255 yuan per catty. The better the quality of the white hyacinth, the more expensive it is. In addition, the price varies in different regions.

It should be noted that some counterfeit products are relatively cheap, so it is best not to be greedy for small profits when purchasing them. It is better to spend a little more money to buy the real thing than to buy a fake one.

2. Identification Method

1. Genuine Bletilla striata: If it is genuine, its rhizome is relatively dry and flat in the shape of a palm. The surface looks yellowish white with fine wrinkles. Moreover, it is very hard and difficult to break. You can also smell its temperature. If the smell is relatively light and has a hint of bitterness, it is the real thing.

2. Fake Bletilla striata: The surface of this type of Bletilla striata is white and its texture is very soft. It will break if it is bent lightly. The smell is very light and it is not sticky when chewed.