Bletia Hyacinthina (Bai Qi)
PRESENTATION
Bai Qi, also known as Chinese Violet Orchid, Japanese Orchid, or Hyacinth Orchid, is found in China, Indochina and Japan. This is a perennial orchid 20-30 cm tall, with a stem thickened at the base into a flat tubercule consisting of several internodes, and long leaves. 3 to 6 violet-pink flowers appear in April. The pseudobulb is yellow, long and flat. In Chinese medicine, the pseudobulb is pulverised then mixed with sesame oil and used as an emollient, itch-relieving, hydrating, and vulnerary (healing) agent in case of burns, cuts, cracks, and chaps. It is also used to treat minor skin disorders.
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS
The pseudo-bulb contains a high amount of mucilage. There are also an essential oil, glycosides, saponins, polysaccharides, and flavonoids. PROPERTIES
Bai Qi is emollient and soothing (mucilage), and slightly tonic (essential oil).
DERIVED FROM THE PRODUCT
Hydroglycolic Extract
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