Evidence supporting the use of: Orchis latifolia
For the body system: Male Reproductive System
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Orchis latifolia, commonly known as the broad-leaved marsh orchid, has a long-standing place in traditional herbal medicine, especially in South Asian and Middle Eastern systems. Its tubers are a source of "Salep," a starchy substance used historically as a nutritive tonic. In traditional Unani, Ayurveda, and Iranian medicine, Orchis latifolia is classified as an aphrodisiac (for increasing sexual desire) and as a tonic for male reproductive health—including purported benefits for sperm count and vitality. These traditional claims are based on centuries of empirical use and the doctrine of signatures (the plant part's resemblance to human anatomy), rather than on controlled scientific studies. Current scientific validation for these effects is limited. There are a few phytochemical analyses indicating the presence of mucilage, polysaccharides, and some trace alkaloids in Orchis tubers, which may contribute to general nutritive or tonic effects. However, rigorous clinical trials or mechanistic studies specifically confirming benefits for the male reproductive system are lacking. Reviews of ethnobotanical literature consistently report its use for male vitality and as an aphrodisiac, but scientific evidence remains anecdotal or preclinical at best. Therefore, use of Orchis latifolia for the male reproductive system is justified primarily by traditional and historical use, with little to no high-quality scientific evidence currently available to support these claims.
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