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Famed for their exotic beauty and richness in variety, orchids may be found in all continents of the world except Antarctica. Although the plants are widely cultivated both in homes and farms, few people realize that many species of orchids have legendary healing qualities that have been used for centuries by Chinese, Ayurvedic and other traditional medicines for such conditions as skin eczema, depression, indigestion, heart disease and high blood pressure. This little highly-readable volume with beautiful illustrations helps you discover fascinating plants that are pleasing to behold yet may also help you attain good health. Read about the Dendrobium as a yin tonic that improves complexion and boosts the immune system, the enticing aroma of Vanilla found in ice cream but also reputed to heal sexual dysfunction, Bletilla that helps in cancer cure, Gastrodia for post-stroke rehabilitation, as well as other genera and species of healing orchids. Written by two Chinese physicians with training in biomedical science, the book also offers a unique perspective of biomedical explanations for healing orchids. Contents: Orchids in Folklore and Medicine Phytochemical and Pharmacological Studies Dendrobium Gastrodia Elata Bletilla Vanilla Vanda Cypripedium Habenaria Readership: Will be of interest to the general public and to orchid lovers and hobbyists. Can help stimulate an interest in natural healing plants in the young.Orchids;Healing;Medicinal;Phytochemicals0 Key Features: Bridges the gap between folklore about orchids as healing plants and technically complicated accounts of their biomedical properties Readable, with colourful illustrations