Botanical Index No. 136

Bletilla, Hardy Orchid

bletilla striata

Medicinal Actions

Antibacterial, Antitussive, Astringent, Bechic, Expectorant, Insecticide, Pulmonotonic

Primary Conditions Treated

Bitter Demulcent Embolizer Ague Bacteria Bleeding Bronchosis Burn Cancer liver Carbuncle Chafing Chilblain Cirrhosis Cough Dermatosis Duodenosis Dysentery Dyspepsia Enterosis Epistaxis Fever Gastrosis Hematemesis Hematuria Hemoptysis Hemorrhoid Hepatosis Infection Inflammation Proctosis Pulmonosis Scald Silicosis Sore Swelling Trachosis Tuberculosis Ulcer

General Dosage

3–9 g dry root; 5–10 g powdered root in decoction.

Safety & Contraindications

Not covered. Not for use in chronic lung ailments. Large or frequent dosage can become toxic. Take root only with medical supervision.

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