Medicinal Plants : Orchis mascula

Name

Biological Name

Orchis mascula, Allium Macleani, Orchis latifolia, Orchis laxiflora

Other Names

Parts Used

Remedies For

Actions

Restorative, invigorative, tonic

Uses

diabetes
diarrhea
dysentery
hemiplegia
paralysis
general weakness
impotence
nervous or sexual debility
wasting diseases

Description

Dosage

One teaspoon of powdered root to one cup of boiled milk.

Safety

Avoid chilies, acids, very spicy foods, intoxicants, staying awake through the night, and sexual acts, when taking this herb.

No other information about the safety of this herb is available.
Use caution. Ayurvedic herbs are often taken in combination with others to neutralize the toxicity one herb with the opposing effect of other. Do not take except under the supervision of a qualified professional.