Product Information
- Product Name: Salam Panja Whole
- Botanical Name: Dactylorhiza hatagirea (D.Don) Soó
- Family: Orchidaceae
- Common Names: Salam Panja, Salab Panja, Salam Punja, Salab Punja, Salampanja, Salep, Hathjadi, Hatpanja
- English Name: Himalayan Marsh Orchid / Marsh Orchid
- Plant Part: Underground Tuber
- Form: Whole / Dried Tuber
- Category: Botanical / Herbal Raw Material
- Product Type: Whole Dried Orchid Tuber
- Colour: Cream, beige, pale yellow to light brown
- Texture: Firm, dry and irregular
- Aroma: Mild earthy botanical aroma
What Is Salam Panja Whole?
Salam Panja Whole consists of mature dried underground tubers of Dactylorhiza hatagirea. The species is a terrestrial orchid native to Himalayan and adjoining high-altitude regions. India Flora records its habitat in grassy slopes and ravines at approximately 600–4,100 metres, with the common name Himalayan Marsh Orchid.
The dried tubers are distinctive because they are often divided into two or more finger-like lobes, giving the material its traditional "Panja" name. The whole form preserves this characteristic structure for botanical identification and reference.
Product Features
- Whole dried Dactylorhiza hatagirea tubers.
- Traditional name: Salam Panja.
- Also known as Salab Panja and Salampanja.
- Himalayan Marsh Orchid botanical material.
- Characteristic palmately divided tuber.
- Whole form rather than powder.
- Suitable for botanical identification and educational reference.
- Suitable for qualified research and traditional-material studies.
- Natural variation in size, shape and colour is expected.
Benefits / Fayde
For marketplace-safe product presentation:
- Provides authentic-looking whole Marsh Orchid tuber material.
- Preserves the natural finger-like tuber structure.
- Useful for botanical identification and ingredient authentication.
- Suitable for educational and herbarium reference.
- Useful for ethnobotanical and academic research.
- Suitable as raw botanical material where Dactylorhiza hatagirea tuber is specifically required.
- Convenient whole form for visual inspection.
These are botanical and product characteristics only and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
How to Use
Use Salam Panja Whole according to the product label, applicable formulation or qualified professional guidance.
The whole tubers may be:
- Used as botanical reference material.
- Used for identification and educational study.
- Cut or processed by qualified professionals where required.
- Ground into powder when an established formulation specifically requires tuber powder.
- Used in controlled botanical or research applications.
Do not determine a medicinal dosage solely from the product name.
Traditional Preparation Concept
A general raw-material sequence is:
Whole Orchid Tuber → Authentication → Cleaning → Drying → Sorting → Whole Storage or Controlled Processing
For any specialized traditional preparation, the exact processing method should follow the applicable formulation and qualified manufacturing procedure.
Homemade Remedy
No specific therapeutic homemade remedy is recommended for raw Salam Panja.
The whole tuber should not be improvised into a homemade medicinal preparation based only on the traditional name.
Composition
100% Whole Dried Dactylorhiza hatagirea Tuber, unless otherwise declared on the actual product label.
Indian government and botanical references identify Dactylorhiza hatagirea as the botanical source associated with Salampanja/Salam Panja.
Botanical Information
- Botanical Name: Dactylorhiza hatagirea (D.Don) Soó
- Family: Orchidaceae
- Genus: Dactylorhiza
- Species: hatagirea
- Plant Part: Underground tuber
- Common English Name: Himalayan Marsh Orchid
- Traditional/Trade Name: Salampanja / Salam Panja
India Biodiversity lists Dactylorhiza hatagirea as an accepted species and records synonyms such as Orchis hatagirea and Orchis latifolia var. indica.
Botanical Identification Note
The traditional name Salam Panja is not botanically uniform across all medicinal sources. Kew's MPNS currently lists Dactylorhiza hatagirea and Dactylorhiza incarnata subsp. incarnata among accepted botanical identities associated with "salam panja"; another medicinal source associates the name with Orchis mascula.
For this listing, Dactylorhiza hatagirea is used as the primary botanical identity, consistent with Indian botanical and government references describing Salampanja as its trade/common material.
Regional & Common Names
| Usage / Region | Name |
|---|---|
| English | Himalayan Marsh Orchid |
| English | Marsh Orchid |
| English | Marsh Orchis |
| English | Orchid Tuber |
| Traditional | Salam Panja |
| Traditional | Salab Panja |
| Traditional | Salam Punja |
| Traditional | Salab Punja |
| Traditional | Salampanja |
| Traditional | Salep |
| Traditional | Salab Misri |
| Traditional | Hathjadi |
| Traditional | Hatpanja |
| Kashmiri | Salem Panja |
| Nepali | Panch Aonle |
| Ladakhi | Ambolakpa |
| Urdu | Salap |
| Hindi | सलाम पंजा / सालब पंजा |
| Marathi | सलाम पंजा |
| Botanical | Dactylorhiza hatagirea |
India Flora records Salem Panja in Kashmir, Salap in Urdu, Panch Aonle in Nepali and Ambolakpa in Ladakhi.
Appearance
Whole Salam Panja consists of dry, irregular, palmately divided or finger-like tubers, typically cream, beige, pale yellow or brownish after drying.
The characteristic divided shape is a useful visual feature but should not be relied upon alone for authentication.
Aroma
The dried tuber generally has a mild earthy and characteristic botanical aroma.
Flavor
The raw tuber should not be assessed by taste. Taste is not an appropriate method for botanical identification or quality assessment.
Traditional & Botanical Uses
Where permitted under the applicable classification, Salam Panja Whole may be positioned as:
- Whole orchid-tuber botanical material.
- Traditional herbal raw material.
- Ayurvedic/Unani botanical reference material.
- Botanical identification material.
- Ethnobotanical research material.
- Academic and educational plant material.
- Raw material for qualified formulation research.
The Wildlife Institute of India/Himalayan medicinal-plant documentation records Salampanja as a trade name and Dactylorhiza hatagirea as the species.
Storage
Store Salam Panja Whole:
- 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 and pest-free environment.
Reseal the package properly after each use.
Safety
- Use according to the product label or qualified professional guidance.
- Verify the botanical identity and plant part before specialized use.
- Do not self-prescribe raw orchid tubers for treatment of disease.
- Pregnant or breastfeeding individuals and children should obtain appropriate professional guidance before internal use.
- Individuals taking medicines should consult a healthcare professional before internal use.
- Do not use material showing mould, insect infestation, excessive moisture or contamination.
- Keep out of reach of children and pets.
- Collection of Dactylorhiza hatagirea is a conservation concern because the plant is heavily harvested in parts of its natural range. Indian conservation documentation notes pressure from wild collection.
- Source this material only through lawful, traceable and appropriately permitted channels.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Salam Panja?
Salam Panja is a traditional name for the dried underground tubers of the Himalayan Marsh Orchid, Dactylorhiza hatagirea.
What is the botanical name of Salam Panja?
For this listing, the botanical name is Dactylorhiza hatagirea (D.Don) Soó.
What plant part is used?
The product consists of the underground tuber. The tubers are characteristically divided into finger-like lobes.
Why is it called Panja?
"Panja" refers to the hand- or finger-like appearance of the divided underground tubers.
Is Salam Panja the same as Salab Panja?
Yes, these are commonly used spelling/name variants for the traditional material. Kew's medicinal database also records several related non-scientific names.
Is Salam Panja the same as Orchis latifolia?
The names are associated in some medicinal literature, but botanical nomenclature is not uniform. Kew maps Orchis latifolia in one medicinal source to Dactylorhiza incarnata subsp. incarnata, while separately recording Dactylorhiza hatagirea for Salam Panja.
Is this whole tuber or powder?
This product is supplied as whole dried tubers, not powder.
Can Salam Panja Whole be powdered?
Yes, the dried tubers can be processed by appropriately equipped professionals when a specific formulation requires powdered material.
How should Salam Panja Whole 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.
Salam Panja is a traditional trade name with botanical variation across medicinal sources. For this product, Dactylorhiza hatagirea is used as the primary botanical identity, but authenticated batch documentation should take precedence. Because the species is subject to conservation pressure from wild harvesting, commercial sourcing should be lawful and traceable.
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