Dactylorhiza (Dbang Lag)
Dactylorhiza hatagirea
About Dactylorhiza (Dbang Lag)
Dactylorhiza (Dbang Lag) (Dactylorhiza hatagirea) is a herb used in the Tibetan Medicine tradition to help with Fatigue, Libido, Muscle Recovery, and Immune Support, among 2 other conditions it addresses. The aerial parts and leaves are the parts traditionally used, taken internally.
Botanical background
Dactylorhiza hatagirea is a species of orchid generally found growing in the Himalayas, from Pakistan to SE Tibet, at altitudes of 2,800–4,000 metres (9,200–13,100 ft). It is locally called 'Salam Panja' or 'Hatta Haddi'. It is called 'Panchaule' (पाँचऔंले) in Nepali and Himalayan regions. The name 'Panchaule' (meaning 5 fingered hand) arises from its root resembling fingers of hand with around 3-5 fingers. It is an erect perennial herb with long flowering stems. The plant is well...
Source: Wikipedia, via iNaturalist