Salep
Scientific names: Dactylorhiza lancibracteata, Orchis maculate, and various other species in Orchidaceae
Family: Orchidaceae
Alternate names: Levant Salep, Marshland Finger Tuber, Orchid Tuber, Sahlab, Sahlep, Salep Orchid, Saloop
Background
Salep is a traditional name for orchids grown for their root tubers. The species of orchid used varies by region but may include Dactylorhiza lancibracteata.
Salep flour, which is the orchid root powder, is often mixed with water and consumed as a drink. It contains a mucus-like substance that might help soothe the digestive tract.
People use salep for diarrhea, heartburn, gas, indigestion, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Salep flour, which is the orchid root powder, is often mixed with water and consumed as a drink. It contains a mucus-like substance that might help soothe the digestive tract.
People use salep for diarrhea, heartburn, gas, indigestion, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Safety Safety definitions
When taken by mouth: Salep is possibly safe when consumed in foods. There isn't enough reliable information to know if salep is safe to use in larger amounts as medicine.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding:There isn't enough reliable information to know if salep is safe to use as medicine when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and stick with amounts found in food.Effectiveness
Effective Effectiveness definitions
There is interest in using salep for a number of purposes, but there isn't enough reliable information to say whether it might be helpful.
Dosing & administration
There isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of salep might be. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult a healthcare professional before using.
Interactions with pharmaceuticals
It is not known if Salep interacts with any medicines. Before taking Salep, talk with your healthcare professional if you take any medications.
Interactions with herbs & supplements
There are no known interactions with herbs and supplements.
Interactions with foods
There are no known interactions with foods.
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