Plant Family

Orchidaceae

Pictured: Vanilla

Orchid family

The largest flowering-plant family; a few species (notably vanilla) are aromatic and tonic.

1 Herb // 8 Constituents // 3 Notable Members

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Overview

The Orchid Family

The largest flowering-plant family; a few species (notably vanilla) are aromatic and tonic.

Materia Medica

Herbs in This Family

The monograph in the database whose Orchidaceae membership is recorded on the herb itself — so this list keeps itself current as new herbs land.

Vanilla

Vanilla planifolia

AphrodisiacCarminativeAntimicrobial

Phytochemistry

Characteristic Chemistry

The compounds recorded for this family's single member, grouped by class.

Beyond the Database

Also in This Family

Notable members without a monograph yet.

  • Gastrodia (Tian Ma)
  • Dendrobium
  • Salep orchid

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