LADY'S SLIPPERS

Stumbled onto a couple patches of these Lady's Slippers (Cyprioedium app.) on my hikes this season.

Not only a beautiful wild orchid, but also medicinal. It is know for its sedative, antispasmodic, and tonic properties, making it useful in treatment of menstrual disorders, headaches, insomnia, stomachaches, and anxiety.

It can be used as a substitute to the herb valerian, which I use often in practice to help engage engage the parasympathetic nervous system to treat similar ailments.

Do you have anxiety or sleep issues? Speak with your local naturopath to get to the root cause, feel free to book in with me if you’re in Toronto for a comprehensive assessment. Herbal medicine might be a solution for you, but other options include acupuncture, nutraceuticals, lifestyle modifications, and IV therapy.

Dr. Cristina Allen ND
Naturopathic Doctor