Saccolabium papillosum Health Dictionary

Lindl.

Family: Orchidace.

Habitat: The outer range of Himalayas from Uttar Pradesh eastwards to Sikkim and Assam.

Ayurvedic: Naakuli (substitute), Vrkshaadani (var.).

Folk: Raasanaa, Naakuli, Gandha- lataa.

Action: Roots—used for rheumatism.

An alkaloid and a bitter resin has been reported in the plant.

Roots are used as a substitute for Sarsaparilla (Hemidesmus indicus).