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Salep
Orchis species
DESCRIPTION
Medicinal Parts: The medicinal parts of the plant are the
tubers of Orchis morio and other varieties.Flower and Fruit: The flowers form erect spikes. The
surrounding leaves are sometimes large and longer than the
flowers; they are often colored. The pollen mass is enclosed
in 1 to 2 sectioned anthers. The ovary is almost always
twisted. The seed skins can be with or without a reticulate
thickening.Leaves, Stem and Root: The species are perennial, medium-
sized, glabrous plants with a round, ovate or variously
palmate tuber. The leaves are green, sheath-like and tapering.
Habitat: The plant comes from central and southern Europe.Production: Saiep tubers are the subterranean parts of Orchis
morio and other varieties of Orchis. They are gathered
during flowering season, dried and processed into Salep
powder.Other Names: Cuckoo Flower, Levant Salep, Orchid. Sahlep.
Saloop, Satyrion
ACTIONS AND PHARMACOLOGY
COMPOUNDS
Mucilage (Salep mannan, up to 50%): glucans, glucoman-
nans (partially acetylized)Starch (25%)
Proteins (5-15%)EFFECTS
The mucilage is rich in mucine and polysaccharides, which
act as a demulcent and have protective and sequestering
effects on mucous membranes. In animal tests, a lowering of
the plasma cholesterol effect was proven. In addition, the
drug is said to be analgesic, cholagogic and hypoglycemic.
but no further details are available.
INDICATIONS AND USAGE
Unproven Uses: The drug is used for unspecified diarrhea.
particularly in children, and for heartburn, flatulence and
indigestion.
Indian Medicine: Uses in Indian medicine'include diabetes.
hemiplegia, chronic diarrhea, neurasthenia and general
debility.
PRECAUTIONS AND ADVERSE REACTIONS
No health hazards or side effects are known in conjunction
with the proper administration of designated dierapeutic
dosages.