Moon Orchid (Engl.)

Phalaenopsis amabilis (L.) Blume

Pain Relief

An epiphytic, rarely lithophytic herb. Height: Branching roots up to 1 meter (3.3 feet) long and usually 3–4 millimeters (0.12–0.16 inches) wide. Leaves: The shiny green leaves are up to 20 inches (50 cm) long and up to 4 inches (10 cm) wide and vary from oblong to elliptic at the base and obtuse, minutely, at the tip or apex. Flowers: The flower is showy, membranous, white, the lip, (the unpaired petals of an orchid) which is three-lobed, and the callus are a variety of yellow and red depending on the individual plant. It blooms from spring to summer with several flowers, up to 4 inches (10 cm) in diameter and more. Fruits: Not provided

Medicinal Uses & Benefits

Labad sa ulo (headache). Preparation: Collect 3 flowers and soak in a glass of water.. Part used: Flowers

Preparation

Collect 3 flowers and soak in a glass of water.

Location & Habitat

REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, LAZI, Widely cultivated as a decorative houseplant, or in rainforest where the humidity is high. | REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, LAZI, Widely cultivated as a decorative houseplant, or in rainforest where the humidity is high.

Research

Siquijor State College: Documentation of Philippine Traditional Knowledge and Practices on Health and Development of Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health: FOLK HEALING PRACTICES of SIQUIJOR ISLAND: Phase 3

Quick Info

Scientific Name: Phalaenopsis amabilis (L.) Blume
Local Name: Moon Orchid (Engl.)
Family: Orchidacea
Category: Pain Relief
Collected By: Jovencio M. Manga (healer); Cesario P. Orong (mangalalap); Edwin D. Castillon (mangalalap)
Date Collected: Jul 13, 2018

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