Leis are traditionally a symbol for celebration, made up of a fragrant garland of flowers. In Southern California, the most popular leis are made from dendrobium orchids, in either purple or white.

This orchid is a member of one of the largest orchid genera, Dendrobium, which includes more than 1,000 species, ranging from India and Sri Lanka east to Japan and south through the Philippines ...

In a recent review published in Nutrients, researchers reviewed existing data on the structure, extraction, health benefits, and mechanisms of Dendrobium officinale polysaccharides (DOPs). Study ...