BLETILLA HARDY ORCHID

BLETILLA, HARDY ORCHID (Bletilla striata (Thunb.) Rchb. f.) ++

Synonym :
- Bletia hyacinthina (J. E. Smith) R. Br.; Cymbidium hyacinthinum J. E. Smith; Epidendrum tuberosum Lour.; Limodorum striatum Thunb.

Activities (Bletilla):
- Antibacterial (1; FAY); Antitussive (f; FAY); Astringent (f; FAY); Bechic (f; LMP); Bitter (f; FAY); Demulcent (f; FAY); Embolizer (1; X9387329); Expectorant (1; FAY); Insecticide (1; LMP); Pulmonotonic (f; LMP).

Indications (Bletilla):
- Ague (f; LMP); Bacteria (1; FAY); Bleeding (1; FAY); Bronchosis (f; FAY); Burn (f; FAY); Cancer (f; FAY); Cancer, liver (1; X9324524); Carbuncle (f; FAY); Chafing (f; FAY); Chilblain (f; FAY); Cirrhosis (1; X9324524); Cough (f; FAY); Dermatosis (f; LMP); Duodenosis (f; FAY); Dysentery (f; FAY; LMP); Dyspepsia (f; FAY; LMP); Enterosis (f; FAY); Epistaxis (f; FAY); Fever (f; LMP); Gastrosis (f; FAY); Hematemesis (f; FAY); Hematuria (f; FAY); Hemoptysis (f; FAY); Hemorrhoid (f; LMP); Hepatosis (1; X9324524); Infection (1; FAY); Inflammation (f; FAY); Proctosis (f; FAY); Pulmonosis (f; FAY; LMP); Scald (f; FAY); Silicosis (1; FAY); Sore (f; FAY); Swelling (f; FAY; LMP); Trachosis (f; FAY); Tuberculosis (f; FAY; LMP); Ulcer (1; FAY).

Dosages (Bletilla):
- 3 - 9( - 16) g dry root (FAY); 5 - 10 g powdered root in decoction (FAY).

Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects (Bletilla):
- Not covered (AHP; KOM; PH2). Not for use in chronic lung ailments. Large or frequent dosage can become toxic. Take root only with medical supervision (FAY).