Introduction
Salab/Salam Panja normally has the height of 20-25 cm. It found open meadows, slopes, marshes growing in damp pastures, open areas, moist meadow soils and shrub land. It is a perennial herb with leafy, stout, erect and hollow stem. These are uproot during seed formation so, due early harvesting it faces the threats of extinction. The leaves sizes are 3-5, leaf blade oblong to linear lanceolate, 7-14 cm long and 1-3 cm wide, base sheathing, apex obtuse or acuminate.
Salab/Salam Panja mainly found in Himalian Range and the countries like India, China, Pakistan, Iran, Afghanistan, Tibet, Bhutan, Europe, North Africa, Temperate Asia, Mongolia and Nepal. In India, the plant is found in Jammu and Kashmir, including Ladakh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, and Sikkim. Some of the popular common names of the plant are Nar mada, Salap, Panch aunle, Himalayan Marsh Orchid, Marsh Orchids, Salam panja, Hatta had and Spotted Heart Orchid. Salam/Salab panja is a terrestrial glabrous, perennial, medicinal herb with long flowering stems.
Five Benefits of Salab/Salam Panja
There are many benefits of Salab Panja (hurb), however, some main its impacts are as under:
- Sexual health: Salab/Salam Panja is usually use for the male health problems like Erectile dysfunction, male impotence, low sperm count, low testosterone level, etc. Almost, 31% of men are affected by sexual dysfunction due to strength of the muscles in the penile tissue and increases the blood supply into the organ, thus allowing a man to get an erection. Salab/Salam Panja is good for these health problems. According to a Unani doctor, Salab/Salam Panja improves the quality and motility of the sperm. Salam Panja is used for treating male impotence arising out of low sperm count or lack of sperm motility by enhancing the testosterone levels in the blood and improves the mortality and quality of the sperm.
Uses – Two spoons of Salab/Salam Panja powder with warm milk and drink it before sleep.
- Inflammation of the Gums and Teeth: It is very effective for the treatment of pyorrhea (inflammation of the gums and teeth).
Uses – a paste of root powder, apply to the fractured area and cover with a warm cotton cloth.
- For skin: – To treat wounds and ulcers skin conditions. It improve the skin cells and assists the repair processes of the body and helps in the faster healing of wounds. It is also helpful in the management of gastritis and it repairs the damaged mucus of the stomach and offers relief from hyperacidity.
Uses – Apply the paste of Salab/Salam Panjaon the affected skin.
- Like a Nervine Tonic:The Salab Panja has the ability to calm the mind and body of human beings. Salab Panja reduce high level of cortisol hormones and provides a calming and soothing effect. It also good for sleep.
Use – One spoon of Salab/Salam Panja and mix well and take with a lukewarm milk before to sleep.
- Powerhouse of antioxidants: Salab/Salam Panja also is a powerhouse of antioxidants and it protects the body from harmful free radicals and slows the damage to the cells caused by free radicals.
Uses – Take one tablespoon of Salab/Salam Panja mix well with a glass of lukewarm milk at breakfast.
Other Health Bnefits of Salab/Salam Panja in Unani Medicines
- It is very useful in the management of low libido in men.
- It helps to increase the libido.
- It acts as a powerful aphrodisiac and also produces a testosterone boosting effect.
- It increases the sexual system of men and increases their physical performance.
- It has the ability to enhance the stamina and strength in men.
- It increase the blood supply into the organ strength of the muscles, in the penile tissue.
- It increases the sperm level of man by boosting the testosterone levels in the blood.
- It is considered an effective treatment for oligospermia and oligozoospermia.
- Aphrodisiacs: Activate a person’s sexual urge or behavior.
- Reduces your blood pressure to a normal level; antihypertensive.
- Hypolipidemic: lowers the body’s amount of cholesterol.
- A nerve tonic that stimulates and fortifies the nerves.
- Cuts, wounds, and inflammation are all treated by an anti-inflammatory.
- Antiseptic: prevents allergies, cuts, wounds, and other conditions from escalating in inflammation.
- An immunomodulator influences our immunological response, boosts defense, and aids in the battle against illness and infection.
Conclusion Salab/Salam Panja
Salam Panja, known as ‘Panchaule’ due to its root resembling fingers, is a potent herb with remarkable qualities.
Dactylorhiza hatagirea is a species of orchid generally found growing in the Himalayas, from Pakistan to SE Tibet, at altitudes of 9,200–13,100 ft. The people of these area called it ‘salam panja’ or ‘hatta haddi’.
This herb offers various advantages, including promoting well-being. Salab Punja has the potential to support vitality by assisting with natural processes. It also provides a calming effect, aiding in achieving restful sleep.
Other names – Salam Punja, Salap Panja, Marsh Orchids, Salam panja, Hatta had, Nar mada, Salap, Panch aunle, and Spotted Heart Orchid. Salab Panja is generally a nervine tonic for its astringent and aphrodisiac properties. It is widely used to cure Dysentery, Diarrhea, chronic fever, cough, stomach ache, wounds, cuts, burns, fractures, and general weakness (particularly with male sexual problems). The herb is also used to increase testosterone levels and helps to increase sexual desire. Salam Panja offers several health benefits for humans.