Salep Orchis (Salab Panja)

Description

Salep Orchis (Salab Panja) (ثعلب پنجہ)

Salab Panja, also called salep orchis, is the dried, hand shaped tuber of a mountain orchid. It is a well known item in Unani tradition and is different from Salab Misri.

Quick facts

Below are the ways Salab Panja is valued in desi and Unani tradition. This is traditional and general information, not medical advice.

15 ways to use Salab Panja

1. Milk drink: Cook half a teaspoon of powder in milk until it thickens.
2. Sweeten: Add sugar or honey and chopped nuts.
3. Winter drink: Take warm in cold weather.
4. Salab Misri mix: Use with Salab Misri in traditional tonics.
5. Dry fruit milk: Cook with almonds and pistachios.
6. Kheer: Use as a natural thickener in kheer.
7. Custard: Use as a thickener.
8. Elders’ drink: A gentle warm drink.
9. Grinding: Grind tubers into fine powder.
10. Mixing: Stir into cold milk first, then heat.
11. Spice: Add cinnamon or elaichi on top.
12. Hakeem formulas: Used in traditional tonics.
13. Small amounts: Use only a little at a time.
14. Storage: Keep dry in a closed jar.
15. Guidance: Ask a hakeem for the right amount.

20 benefits and traditional uses of Salab Panja

1. Hand shaped tuber: Named panja for its finger like shape.
2. Mountain orchid: From high mountain orchids.
3. Strength tradition: Traditionally used for general strength.
4. Men’s tonic formulas: An ingredient in traditional men’s tonics.
5. Winter tonic: Cooked in milk in cold weather.
6. Nourishing tradition: Described in Unani texts as nourishing.
7. Recovery tradition: Given after illness in old homes.
8. Weight gain tradition: Used for healthy weight gain.
9. Natural thickener: Its starch thickens milk.
10. Different from Salab Misri: A separate item with its own uses.
11. Pairs with Salab Misri: Sometimes used together.
12. Pairs with dry fruits: Cooked with almonds and pistachios.
13. Elderly tonic: Given as a gentle winter drink.
14. Rare item: Less common and highly valued.
15. Hakeem raw material: Standard dawakhana stock.
16. Easy to grind: Grinds into powder at home.
17. Stores well: Keeps when dry.
18. Clean stock: Sorted tubers.
19. Small amount needed: Used in small quantities.
20. Trusted tradition: Used in Unani practice for centuries.

Buying tip: Good Salab Panja tubers are hand shaped (like fingers), hard and pale. Broken, light pieces are lower quality.

Why buy from Maqsood Herbal Store

We have been in the herbal trade since 2005. Every item is checked for correct identity, colour, smell and cleanliness, and packed fresh after you order. We deliver all over Pakistan within 3 days for a flat Rs 300. You can pay by Cash on Delivery, JazzCash or Easypaisa. Sealed items can be returned within 7 days.

Storage

Keep in a cool, dry place in an airtight container, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Always use a dry spoon.

Please see a doctor

Traditional use is not the same as proven medical treatment. Please see a doctor or a qualified hakeem before using any herb for a health problem, especially if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, giving it to a child, taking regular medicine, or have a long term illness. Stop use and see a doctor if you notice any allergy or side effect.

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Urdu mein khulasa

ثعلب پنجہ: مقصود ہربل اسٹور سے اصل اور صاف مال، احتیاط سے پیک کیا گیا۔ کسی بیماری میں استعمال سے پہلے ڈاکٹر یا حکیم سے مشورہ ضرور کریں۔ پورے پاکستان میں 300 روپے ڈیلیوری، کیش آن ڈیلیوری دستیاب۔

Disclaimer: This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. The information on this page describes traditional use only and is not medical advice.