PANCHAUNLE (Dactylorhiza hatagirea)
Nepali Name: पञ्चौले, Panchaunle
Scientific Name: Dactylorhiza hatagirea
Hindi Name: पञ्चौले, Panchaunle
Traditional Uses:
1. Farinaceous Food: Panchaunle is traditionally used as a source of farinaceous (starchy) food, suggesting its consumption for nutritional purposes.
2. Nervine Tonic: The herb is employed as a nervine tonic, indicating its traditional use in promoting nerve health and function.
3. Aphrodisiac: Panchaunle is considered an aphrodisiac, suggesting its traditional use to enhance sexual vitality and performance.
4. Dysentery and Diarrhea: The herb is used traditionally to address gastrointestinal issues such as dysentery and diarrhea.
5. Expelling Properties: Panchaunle is believed to have properties that aid in expelling or eliminating certain substances from the body.
Process of Use:
• Farinaceous Food: The tuberous part of Panchaunle can be processed and consumed as a dietary starch.
• Nervine Tonic: A decoction or infusion can be prepared from the roots of Panchaunle and consumed as a tonic for nerve health. This can be done by boiling the roots in water and then straining the liquid.
• Aphrodisiac: Panchaunle can be prepared in various forms such as a tonic or infusion and consumed regularly to enhance sexual well-being.
• Dysentery and Diarrhea: The herb can be used in the form of a decoction to address gastrointestinal issues. The preparation can involve boiling the roots and consuming the liquid after straining.
• Expelling Properties: Panchaunle might be used in formulations or preparations aimed at expelling unwanted substances from the body. This can include combining it with other herbs or as per traditional recipes.
