The Role Of Orchid Plants to The Environment and Health
Orchid in Latin is Orchidaceae which is one tribe of flowering plants with member of the most types. The species are widespread in areas of tropical climates, although most members are found in the tropics. Most members of this tribe live as epiphytes (plants that depend on other plants). Orchids in temperate climates usually live on the ground and form bulbs as a way of adapting to winter. The organs tend to be thick and fleshy which make it resistant to the pressure of water availability. Epiphytic orchids can survive from moisture and moisture.
Botanical features
Members of this orchid tribe tend to have fleshy organs with high water content. Thus, this orchid can live on the condition of the availability of little water. Water is obtained from rain, droplets, dew, or moisture in the air. Orchid can not live in the desert area because the roots are not intensive. Orchids like sunlight but not light directly so that he is commonly found in nature as a plant in the shade as cultivated by the community as an ornamental plant.
The orchid is shaped like a green capsule and when it is cooked it will dry out and open from the side. The seeds are very small and light so easily carried away by the wind. Orchid seeds do not have food storage networks and even embryos have not reached perfect maturity. New germination occurs when seeds fall on the appropriate medium and continue growth until maturity.
The benefits of orchids for health
Orchids can be used as a plant for medicine that can cure various diseases. The benefits of orchid plants are:
As a Stress Relief
Breeding orchids and other flowers as an ornamental plant can help reduce stress in a person. The aroma and beauty that emanate from these flowers can enhance the relaxation effect as well as provide calm for those who look at it.Used As a Longevity Tonik
Benefits of orchid flowers dendrobium types are usually used as a herb tonic / herbal tea mixed with licorice root.Overcoming Impaired Brain Function And Nerve Function
Cypripedium orchid is one of the species of orchids whose root contains essential oils, resins, tannins, sugars, starches, and other components useful for the healing of various diseases such as nervous irritability, hysteria, seizures, brain function disorders such as madness and delirium.Can Help Treat Ear Pain And Toothache
Anget Arethusa Bulbosa is one species of orchid that has roots with chemical compounds that can cure toothache and ear diseases.Heal Joint Pain And Fever
Orchid flowers are very useful for human life, especially the type of orchids Aplestrum hyemale, can be used as a remedy to overcome the ulcer disease. Pasta from hootieriana vanda leaves can be used for hot poultry and to cure pain in joints.
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