Salab Misri

Description

Salab Misri (ثعلب مصری)

Salab Misri is the dried tuber of a wild orchid. It is a precious item in Unani tradition and in old desi winter recipes.

Quick facts

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

15 ways to use Salab Misri

1. Salabgati: Cook half a teaspoon of powder in a cup of milk until it thickens.
2. Sweeten: Add sugar or honey and chopped almonds.
3. Winter night drink: Take warm before sleep in winter.
4. Musli combination: Mix with Musli Safaid in traditional tonics.
5. Dry fruit milk: Cook with pistachios and almonds.
6. Kheer: Add to kheer as a natural thickener.
7. Ice cream: Used in traditional stretchy ice cream.
8. Custard: Use as a thickener in custards.
9. Elders’ drink: A gentle warm drink for elders.
10. Grinding: Grind tubers into fine powder.
11. Mixing: Stir into cold milk first to avoid lumps, then heat.
12. Cinnamon: Sprinkle cinnamon on top, Turkish style.
13. Hakeem formulas: Used in tonic formulas.
14. Storage: Keep dry tubers in a closed jar.
15. Guidance: Ask a hakeem for the right amount.

20 benefits and traditional uses of Salab Misri

1. Precious tuber: One of the most valued items in Unani tradition.
2. Strength tradition: Traditionally used for general strength.
3. Men’s tonic formulas: A main ingredient in traditional men’s tonics.
4. Salabgati drink: Made into the famous winter salab drink.
5. Winter warmth: A classic winter tonic.
6. Nourishing tradition: Unani tradition describes it as nourishing.
7. Weight gain tradition: Used for healthy weight gain.
8. Recovery tradition: Given after illness.
9. Natural thickener: Its starch thickens milk and desserts.
10. Ice cream tradition: Salep is used in traditional Turkish ice cream.
11. Stomach tradition: Its soft gel is used in the tradition for the stomach.
12. Pairs with Musli: Classic combination with Musli Safaid.
13. Pairs with dry fruits: Cooked with almonds and pistachios.
14. Elderly tonic: Given as a gentle winter drink.
15. Orchid tuber: From a wild orchid plant.
16. Hakeem raw material: Standard dawakhana stock.
17. Easy to grind: Grinds into powder at home.
18. Stores well: Keeps for a long time when dry.
19. Clean stock: Sorted tubers.
20. Trusted for centuries: Used across the Middle East and subcontinent.

Buying tip: Good Salab Misri tubers are hard, pale to light brown, translucent at the edges and become slimy in water. Chalky, very light tubers are poor 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.

Need guidance? WhatsApp Hakeem Rizwan Maqsood at +92 301 7531564, daily from 9 AM to 9 PM.

Urdu mein khulasa

ثعلب مصری: 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.