Herbarium of the Ancients — Detailed Record

Zeuxine strateumatica

Read before use: the information below describes traditional and informational uses — it does not replace the advice of a healthcare professional. If in doubt, during pregnancy, breastfeeding, ongoing treatment, or for use in children, seek advice before use.

Enhanced precautions for this plant: Scientific and traditional data on this orchid are very limited; caution is advised before any internal use. As this plant is a wild orchid, its collection may be regulated or discouraged for conservation reasons; please verify the local status of the species. Do not use during pregnancy or breastfeeding, nor in children, in the absence of sufficient safety data. Advice from a healthcare professional or qualified herbalist is strongly recommended before any use, both internal and external.

Where to find it

Sourcing the plant

This wild orchid is found in rice paddies and wet grasslands of South and Southeast Asia; it is not commercially available in Western herbalism and its cultivation remains marginal.

Harvest season

When to harvest it

Traditionally, the plant is harvested during its flowering period, at the end of the rainy season, when the stems are well developed.

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