Orchids and their Useful Properties - the largest family, consisting of 35 thousand species of a wide variety of colors and shapes.

Community of @steemit, the Orchids are known, above all, as ornamental plants in flower, and therefore they are the preferred greenhouse flowers. Despite the fact that among orchids there is a diversity of species, they are linked by the same flower structure: it has three sepals and three petals, one of which is particularly marked by size and color. Here I show you the orchid that has been the representation of the national flower of Venezuela.

Orchids can grow everywhere except Antarctica, but they are more common in tropical forests. They have an extremely high adaptability. For example, in Australia, a species of these plants lives underground and is pollinated by subterranean animals. Orchids do not cause allergies.

Oriental medicine traditionally used orchids to prepare medicines for many diseases. Although the different species of this plant have different medicinal properties, they are united by the fact that almost all of them have an analgesic effect. Isolated orchid preparations are used to treat rheumatism, radiculitis, neuralgia, gynecological, gastrointestinal and urological diseases. They are used as a means to heal wounds and ulcers, produce antidotes for snake bites from orchids, prepare tonic drinks and stimulants.

The medicinal oils and immunostimulant preparations are prepared from the components of the orchid plant, receive anti-swelling drugs and increase the potency. Drugs derived from certain types of orchids, have the ability to accelerate the healing of bone fractures.

Orchid tea can lower blood pressure and immerse yourself in a good night's sleep.

Orchid leaves are used to treat diabetes and regulate the immune system. And the orchid bulbs, salep, are used to poison, indigestion and weakness of the reproductive system. In popular medicine, the salep boiled in milk is used successfully to treat pulmonary tuberculosis.

The delicate orchid flowers have a long life, and many scientists are interested in this mystery. In the course of their research, they find in these incredible colors all the new unique components. That is why the extract and orchid oil have been widely used as part of many modern cosmetics. They soften and intensely hydrate the skin, relieve irritation well and can be used to care for any type of skin.

Recently, it has been discovered that from the root of an orchid a special extract can be obtained that increases the elasticity of the skin. Not only does it help restore cells, but it also activates the production of a cytokine, the so-called longevity gene.

Nowadays, the preparations obtained from various types of orchids are included in the composition of the most diverse cosmetics. A series for the delicate care of sensitive skin, professional care products for mature skin, cosmetics for hair care, gels, deodorants and anti-cellulite products are not a complete list of high-quality effective cosmetics made of orchid products.

The perfume industry also leaves these plants unattended. Fragrances for cosmetic products, scented candles, exclusive aromas and aromatic compositions in the composition of first class perfumes: the area of ​​application of the excellent qualities of these mysterious plants.