Open AccessOrchids of Shimla Hills: A Mini Review
Author(s) -
. Yamini,
Sukhraj Kaur
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of pharmaceutical research international
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2456-9119
DOI - 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i63a35223
Subject(s) - orchidaceae , ornamental plant , siddha , geography , biology , traditional medicine , botany , medicine
The objective of writing this review is to explore medicinal orchids species growing in Shimla hills. Family orchidaceae is one of the vast groups among angiosperms which incorporate numerous types of Orchids species. The family is known for cheered ornamental hybrids. Orchids are having varied colourful and designed flowers. This paper is written to review the medicinal importance and use of different species of orchids for the treatment of various diseases.Since ancient times, orchids are used in traditional medicinal system such as Yunani, Homeopathy, Ayurveda and Siddha.