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13.6.4. Ladies Slipper Orchid


Uses: These types of orchids are mainly used as collector’s items but lady’s slipper is some times used today either alone or as a component of formulas intended to produce treat anxiety / insomnia (scientific

evidence is not present). This is also sometimes used topically as a poultice or plaster for relief of muscular pain.