Traditional Herbs from Vanilla planifolia

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Prepare 5 g of dried vanilla fruit, cut into pieces, then soak in 1 glass of hot boiled water. Cool and strain.
The result of the filter is drunk twice as much in the morning and evening.

What is Vanilla planifolia Looks like??

Parts of Vanilla planifolia that could be used

Seed
Fruit

Vanilla planifolia Distribution

The vanilla plant was first known by Indians in Mexico, the country of origin of the plant. Historically, this annual plant only entered Indonesia in 1819. However, the vanilla plant grows more abundantly and is more productive in Indonesia, which has a tropical climate, compared to its country of origin (Mexico) and the original vanilla producing countries. Often used as a cooking spice and to add aroma to drinks.
Agroecology of Vanilla planifolia
Vanilla plants can grow and produce at an altitude of 0-1,200 m above sea level, but for commercial purposes it is best to cultivate them at an altitude of 0-600 m above sea level. The desired rainfall is 1,000-2,000 mm/year with a temperature of 20-30 °C, air humidity of 65-75%, soil pH of 5.5-7.0 and rich in organic matter.
Morphology of Vanilla planifolia

There are 2 types of roots, namely hanging roots and roots that are arranged in the ground.
Cylindrical stems, green, slightly soft, segmented and leafy, average length 15 cm.
Single leaves, alternately located , bright green, 10-25 cm long, 5-7 cm wide, flat, fleshy, ovate, oval or lanceolate with a sharp tip.
Flowers in bunches, trumpet shape, color yellowish green, coming out of the leaf axils,
Fruit pods, soft, fleshy, green to brown with a maximum of 10 seeds
Seeds are black, hard, shiny, round, flat or oval.

Cultivation of Vanilla planifolia

Propagation is carried out using generative (seed) and vegetative (vine cuttings) methods.
Tendril cuttings: choose superior plants, healthy and lush looking, have high vanilla bean productivity, about 2-3 meters high.

Vanilla planifolia, more details :

Chemical Content of Vanilla planifolia
Vanillin, P-hydroxy benzaldehyde, piperonal, anisaldehyde, hydroxy benzoic acid, anisic acid, caproic acid, vitisspiranes, coumarin.
Benefits of Vanilla planifolia
Reduces appetite, cures dizziness/headaches, softens the skin, antimutagenic and angiogenesis in cancer cells, antioxidant.
Simplisia of Vanilla planifolia

Wash the vanilla pods first with plain water, then wither them in 2 ways. First, immersion in hot water or boiling water. Second, by frying.
Put the vanilla pods in a box covered with black cloth for 24 hours.", "Dry by drying in the sun for 5-10 days or in the oven.
Store the simplicia in a clean and airtight container.

Another Facts for Vanilla planifolia :

Synonym of Vanilla planifolia
Epidendrum rubrum Lam., Myrobroma fragrans Salisb., Notylia planifolia (Andrews) Conz.
Habitus of Vanilla planifolia
Creepers. Annual climbing plant, reaching 5-15 m in length
Habitat of Vanilla planifolia