Salam Mishri Powder Orchis Latifolia | Salab Misri Churna | Salep Root Powder

Product Information

• Product Name: Salam Mishri Powder
• Botanical Name on Product Specification: Orchis latifolia L.
• Current Taxonomic Mapping: Dactylorhiza incarnata subsp. incarnata
• Common Names: Salam Mishri, Salab Misri, Salap Mishri, Salabmisri, Salam Panja, Salep Root
• Plant Part: Tuber / Underground Storage Organ
• Form: Fine Powder / Churna
• Family: Orchidaceae
• Category: Botanical / Herbal Raw Material
• Product Type: Dried Orchid Tuber Powder
• Colour: Cream, beige, pale yellow or light brown
• Aroma: Mild earthy botanical aroma
• Texture: Fine, dry powder

The Indian Medicinal Plant Database record specifically connects Orchis latifolia with Salabmisri and identifies the tuber as the plant part.

What Is Salam Mishri Powder?

Salam Mishri Powder is a fine powder prepared from dried orchid tubers, traditionally sold under the names Salab Misri, Salam Mishri and Salep.

Commercial herbal references use Orchis latifolia for this material, while the Kew Medicinal Plant Names Service maps that name in the relevant Indian medicinal source to Dactylorhiza incarnata subsp. incarnata.

The powdered form is convenient for measuring and incorporation into formulations where powdered Salab Misri/tuber material is specifically required.

Product Features

• Made from dried orchid tuber material.
• Traditional name: Salam Mishri / Salab Misri.
• Botanical trade identification: Orchis latifolia.
• Fine powdered form.
• Also known as Salep Root Powder.
• Convenient for measuring and blending.
• Traditional Indian botanical raw material.
• Suitable for botanical, educational and qualified formulation research.
• Natural colour and particle-size variation may occur.

Benefits / Fayde

For marketplace-safe product presentation:

• Provides Salab Misri in convenient powdered form.
• Traditional orchid-tuber botanical material.
• Suitable where powdered Salab Misri is specifically required.
• Easy to measure and incorporate into suitable formulations.
• Convenient alternative to whole dried tuber material.
• Useful as botanical reference and research material.
• Represents traditional orchid-based botanical heritage.

These are botanical and product characteristics only and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

How to Use

Use Salam Mishri Powder according to the product label, applicable formulation or qualified professional guidance.

The powder may be:

• Incorporated into an established traditional formulation.
• Used as a botanical raw material.
• Used for botanical or ethnobotanical research.
• Used as reference material.
• Further blended with other ingredients where specifically required by a formulation.

Do not determine a therapeutic dosage solely from the product name.

Traditional Preparation Concept

A general raw-material processing sequence is:

Orchid Tuber → Authentication → Cleaning → Drying → Grinding → Sieving → Salam Mishri Powder

The exact preparation and quantity should follow the applicable formulation or manufacturer's specification.

Homemade Preparation

No specific therapeutic homemade remedy is recommended for this product.

Where traditional preparation is intended, use authenticated material and follow an established formulation under qualified professional supervision rather than preparing an improvised home remedy.

Composition

100% Dried Orchid Tuber Powder, identified in the product specification as Orchis latifolia, unless otherwise stated on the actual label.

Kew's medicinal-name service records Orchis latifolia as the scientific name used in the Indian Medicinal Plant Database for Salabmisri and identifies the plant part as tuber.

Botanical Information

• Botanical Name Used in Trade: Orchis latifolia L.
• Current Kew Taxonomic Mapping: Dactylorhiza incarnata subsp. incarnata
• Family: Orchidaceae
• Plant Part: Tuber
• Traditional Name: Salab Misri / Salam Mishri
• Trade Name: Salep Root / Salep Orchid Tuber

The taxonomy is worth noting because Kew's MPNS currently maps Orchis latifolia in this medicinal source to Dactylorhiza incarnata subsp. incarnata.

Regional & Common Names

Current commercial references list these regional and trade names, while Kew's MPNS documents several spelling variants in medicinal literature.

Appearance

Salam Mishri Powder generally appears cream, beige, pale yellow or light brown, depending on the source material, drying method and milling process.

Natural differences in colour and particle size are expected.

Aroma

The powder has a mild earthy, dry and characteristic botanical aroma.

Flavor

The powder has a characteristic botanical taste. Taste should not be used as the sole method of botanical identification or quality assessment.

Traditional & Botanical Uses

Where permitted under the applicable classification, Salam Mishri Powder may be used as:

• Traditional orchid-tuber powder.
• Ayurvedic/Unani botanical raw material.
• Herbal formulation ingredient.
• Botanical reference material.
• Ethnobotanical research material.
• Educational plant material.
• Raw material for formulations specifically requiring Salab Misri tuber powder.

Kew's MPNS records Salab Misri/Sarabmisri-type names with Orchis latifolia in the Indian medicinal literature and identifies the tuber as the relevant plant part.

Storage

Store Salam Mishri Powder:

• In a cool, dry place.
• Away from moisture and humidity.
• Away from direct sunlight.
• In tightly sealed packaging.
• Away from strong odours.
• In a clean, pest-free environment.

Use a clean, dry spoon and reseal the package after use.

Safety

• Use according to the product label or qualified professional guidance.
• Verify the botanical identity and plant part before use.
• Do not self-prescribe herbal powders for treatment of medical conditions.
• Pregnant or breastfeeding individuals and children should seek appropriate professional guidance before internal use.
• Individuals taking medicines should consult a healthcare professional before internal use.
• Do not use material showing mould, infestation, excessive moisture or contamination.
• Keep out of reach of children and pets.
• Because Salab Misri/Salam Mishri is associated with multiple botanical identities in medicinal references, botanical authentication is particularly important.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Salam Mishri Powder?

Salam Mishri Powder is a powdered orchid tuber material traditionally known as Salab Misri/Salabmisri and Salep Root, with the product specification identifying it as Orchis latifolia.

What is the botanical name of Salam Mishri?

The botanical name used for this listing is Orchis latifolia L. Kew's MPNS currently maps this medicinal-source name to Dactylorhiza incarnata subsp. incarnata.

What plant part is used?

The underground tuber is the plant part identified for Orchis latifolia in the relevant medicinal database entry.

Is Salam Mishri the same as Salab Misri?

Yes. Salam Mishri, Salab Misri, Salap Mishri and Salabmisri are spelling and trade-name variants used for related orchid-tuber materials.

Is this whole tuber or powder?

This product is supplied as fine tuber powder, not whole tubers.

Is Salam Mishri the same as Salep?

Salam Mishri/Salab Misri and Salep Root are closely related trade descriptions for orchid tuber materials, but botanical identity can vary among sources.

Can Salam Mishri Powder be used in herbal formulations?

It can be used where authenticated Salab Misri tuber powder is specifically required and where the intended application is appropriately permitted.

How should Salam Mishri Powder be stored?

Keep it tightly sealed in a cool, dry place away from moisture, direct sunlight and contamination.

Disclaimer

This information is provided for general botanical, product and traditional-use information only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Because the traditional name Salam Mishri/Salab Misri is associated with multiple botanical sources in medicinal literature, the botanical name, plant part and batch specification on the actual product label should take precedence. For this listing, Orchis latifolia is retained as the product-specified botanical name, while current Kew medicinal nomenclature maps that name to Dactylorhiza incarnata subsp. incarnata.