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[[File:Bletilla ochracea 3.jpg|thumb|right|''Bletilla ochracea'']]


'''Bletilla ochracea''' commonly known as Chinese ground orchid. It is native to Vietnam and China. This plant is used in Traditional medicine. And it is the hardiest of all temperate terrestrial orchids suited to the open garden.
==Uses==
{{Uses|Burns}}, {{Uses|Acne sores }}, {{Uses|Bronchitis}}, {{Uses|Fever}}, {{Uses|Chronic cough}}, {{Uses|Indigestion}}, {{Uses|Stomach ulcers}}, {{Uses|Diarrhea}}, {{Uses|Chronic tuberculosis}}

==Parts Used==
{{Parts Used|Rhizomes}}, {{Parts Used|Roots}}.

==Chemical Composition==
10-dihydrophenantrene, Beta-sitosterol, Blespirol, Daucosterol, Essential Oil, Gastrodigenin, Gastrodin, Gelatin<ref name="chemical composition"/>

==Common names==
{{Common names|kn=|ml=|sa=|ta=|te=|hi=|en=Chinese ground orchid}}

==Properties==
Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.
===Dravya===

===Rasa===

===Guna===

===Veerya===

===Vipaka===

===Karma===

===Prabhava===

==Habit==
{{Habit|Herb}}

==Identification==
===Leaf===
{{Leaf|Simple|Alternate|The basal portion of the leaves encircle the stem, and the sharp-pointed leaves are held stiffly upright.}}<ref name="Leaf"/>

===Flower===
{{Flower|Unisexual|2-4cm long|Pinkish-lavender|5-20|Bletilla produces small Cattleya-like blossoms that are best viewed close up}}

===Fruit===
{{Fruit|Simple|7–10 mm|Clearly grooved lengthwise, Lowest hooked hairs aligned towards crown|With hooked hairs|many}}

===Other features===

==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==
* [[Vishatinduka Taila]] as ''root juice extract''

==Where to get the saplings==
==Mode of Propagation==
{{Propagation|Seeds}}.

==How to plant/cultivate==
Landscape Uses:Border, Container, Rock garden, Specimen, Woodland garden<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>

==Commonly seen growing in areas==
{{Commonly seen|Sandy soils}}, {{Commonly seen|Grassy patches}}, {{Commonly seen|Cool mountain slopes}}.

==Photo Gallery==
<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px">
File:Bletilla ochracea 2.jpg|Flower
File:Bletilla ochracea 1.jpg|Plant
</gallery>

==References==

<references> 
<ref name="chemical composition">[https://www.naturalpedia.com/bletilla-sources-health-benefits-nutrients-uses-and-constituents-at-naturalpedia-com.html Nutrients]</ref>

<ref name="Leaf">[https://davesgarden.com/guides/articles/view/2301 Plant description]</ref>

<ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[https://pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Bletilla+striata Cultivation details]</ref>
</references>

==External Links==
* [https://www.herbal-supplement-resource.com/bletilla-striata.html Bletilla – Health Benefits and Side Effects]
* [http://homeguides.sfgate.com/temperature-chinese-ground-orchids-63016.html Temperature for Chinese Ground Orchids]
* [https://haysfreepress.com/2012/05/16/how-to-grow-chinese-ground-orchids/ How to grow Chinese ground orchids]
[[Category:Herbs]]
[[Category:Ayurvedic herbs that don't have flower, fruit and leaf photos]]
[[Category:Ayurvedic herbs that don't have seed photos]]
[[Category:Orchidaceae]]