{"id":282647,"date":"2026-07-10T10:53:17","date_gmt":"2026-07-10T10:53:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=282647"},"modified":"2026-07-10T11:19:20","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T11:19:20","slug":"ayurveda-salam-panja-dactylorhiza-hatagirea-benefits-uses-side-effects-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/ayurveda-salam-panja-dactylorhiza-hatagirea-benefits-uses-side-effects-more\/","title":{"rendered":"Salam Panja (Dactylorhiza\u00a0hatagirea): Benefits, Uses, Side Effects & More"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<\/head>

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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
What is Salam Panja?<\/a><\/li>
Nutritional Value of Salam Panja<\/a><\/li>
Benefits of Salam Panja<\/a><\/li>
Side Effects of Salam Panja<\/a><\/li>
How to Use\u00a0Salam Panja?<\/a><\/li>
Precautions to Take with Salam Panja<\/a><\/li>
Interaction with Other Drugs<\/a><\/li>
Dosage<\/a><\/li>
When to Consult a\u00a0Doctor?<\/a><\/li>
Conclusion<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
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<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nSalam\u00a0panja\u00a0(Dactylorhiza\u00a0hatagirea<\/em>) is a\u00a0medicinal\u00a0herb that has\u00a0long\u00a0been used in different traditional medicine systems because of its potential health benefits.\u00a0Also\u00a0known as\u00a0Salep, Hatta Haddi, or Panja,\u00a0this herb\u00a0is\u00a0native to the\u00a0Himalayan regions of India, Nepal,\u00a0Afghanistan,\u00a0Pakistan, Tibet and Bhutan1<\/a>,2<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0This\u00a0blog highlights the\u00a0nutritional value, potential health benefits, possible side effects\u00a0and precautions,\u00a0and medicinal applications of\u00a0salam\u00a0panja.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/span>What is Salam Panja?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nSalam\u00a0panja\u00a0(Dactylorhiza\u00a0hatagirea<\/em>) is\u00a0a\u00a0rare orchid\u00a0species\u00a0mainly found\u00a0in the Himalayan mountains. Its tubers\u00a0are\u00a0cream-coloured and finger-shaped,\u00a0resembling\u00a0the shape of a hand, which is why\u00a0the herb\u00a0is called\u00a0salam\u00a0panja. Traditionally, it has been used in\u00a0Ayurveda,\u00a0Siddha,\u00a0Unani, and folk medicine\u00a0as an overall health supplement, but more specifically as a potential immunity booster1<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Nutritional Value of Salam Panja<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Salam\u00a0panja\u00a0contains\u00a0various nutritional\u00a0and bioactive\u00a0ingredients\u00a0that\u00a0are thought to\u00a0contribute to\u00a0the medicinal properties of the\u00a0herb.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Carbohydrate\/Starch:<\/strong>\u00a0The tubers\u00a0have the highest amounts of starch2<\/a><\/sup>,\u00a0which is a rich source of energy.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Mucilage:<\/strong>\u00a0This\u00a0soluble fibre\u00a0present in the tubers\u00a0may\u00a0help support\u00a0digestion2<\/a>,3<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Bioactive\u00a0Ingredients:<\/strong>\u00a0Saponins, phylloquinones, alkaloids,\u00a0glucosides\u00a0and antioxidants, such as flavonoids, ascorbic acid, carotenoids, etc.,\u00a0may help reduce\u00a0\u200b\u200boxidative stress and\u00a0associated cell and tissue\u00a0damage1<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Benefits of Salam Panja<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Some of the potential\u00a0health benefits of\u00a0Salam\u00a0panja\u00a0are as follows:\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The herb is believed to make an individual feel more energetic\u00a0by reducing weakness and tiredness.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The herb is known\u00a0to support normal immune function, which may help the body defend against infections.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The\u00a0herb is known to have certain compounds that\u00a0may\u00a0help\u00a0reduce\u00a0inflammation\u00a0and protect the body\u2019s cells 1<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Some studies suggest that\u00a0salam\u00a0panja\u00a0may help support male reproductive health by improving sperm count and increasing testosterone levels 1<\/a>,4<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The\u00a0herb\u00a0is known\u00a0to\u00a0help\u00a0manage blood glucose levels\u00a0by improving the body\u2019s ability to use glucose and slowing the breakdown of carbohydrates 5<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The\u00a0<\/strong>herb is known to reduce total cholesterol levels and triglyceride\u00a0levels.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The herb is\u00a0known to support digestive, respiratory, nervous system and skeletal health1<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>
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