Is white orchid poisonous?

1. Is it harmful?

It is harmless, but its flowers are very fragrant and may not be suitable for indoor cultivation, especially for people who are sensitive to flowers. If you smell the fragrance of flowers for a long time, you will become more excited or feel nauseous. It is best to place it in the yard or on the balcony.

2. Other functions

1. Viewing function

Its flowers are very white and fragrant. They usually bloom in summer and autumn. They are as white as jade. Each flower opens upwards and the fragrance can be smelled everywhere. It blooms for a long time and has dark green leaves, making it very suitable for growing in the yard and for viewing. Its shape is very straight and it looks elegant. Many people put it in their homes. In the southern region, it can be planted in the courtyard. In the north, it is usually made into a potted plant and can be placed in conference rooms and other areas. If the plant is small, it can be placed in the living room and other areas, which is also very beautiful.

2. Medicinal function

Its flowers and leaves can be used for viewing, and it can also be used as a spice. Some of its substances, such as aromatic oils, can scent the environment, and its antioxidant ingredients can purify the air. It can also be used to extract essences, etc., and can be used for beauty, bathing, etc. Its extract can be used as medicine, and the whole flower can also be used as medicine to remove foul air and treat coughs.

If you have chronic bronchitis or prostate disease, it is very effective to use it for treatment. The bark and roots can also be used to treat constipation. It can also be used for beauty purposes; some extracts can remove dullness, and it is added to many cosmetics.

3. Edible function

It can also be eaten. Mix its petals with flour and sugar, and fry them in oil. It is very fragrant and tender. If you cook some glutinous rice into porridge and add appropriate amounts of flower petals and honey, it will be very sweet and sour and delicious. Wash the petals and remove moisture, mix them with sugar, put them in a bottle and seal it. It can be used as an ingredient for steamed cakes. It can also be used to make scented tea. It has a very compact appearance, a deep green color, a very long-lasting aroma, a relatively mellow taste, and a bright soup color after being made into tea.