Why is Salep Banned in Europe? – Webtekno

Salep, which has an important place in our history, was also indispensable in the palace cuisine. In Evliya Çelebi’s Travelogue It is even possible to see thousands of salep seeds grown in Anatolia.

So this healthy and delicious plant, Why is it banned in many European countries? In case?

Salep, which likes a humid and cool climate, grows in Türkiye, Iran, Greece and some European countries.

salep plantAs one of the rich natural resources of Anatolia, it has a long history in the medical field. This plant was used in the palace cuisine of the Ottoman Empire for centuries, and was also used by many medical scholars, from Hippocrates to Ibn-i Sina, for its strengthening properties.

However, the production of the salep plant goes through a difficult process; It takes years for its tubers to form and harvest, so collecting them from nature has become prohibited. These protection measures are usually CITES It is carried out within the scope of (Convention on Trade in Endangered Species). CITES is an international agreement signed by 183 countries and the salep orchid is also included in this agreement.

As of 2023, the fine for plucking a salep plant can go up to approximately 244,315 TL.

The species is in danger due to damage to its natural habitats as a result of excessive uncontrolled collection of the plant. This is also Salep plant is banned outside countries such as Türkiye, Iran and Greece It means.

Salep, which has high returns in terms of economy and tourism, is produced in our country. It stands out as an indispensable part of the winter months. Salep production, which is a very healthy plant used in many areas, is carried out within limits and permission even in our country.

This is, in short, to the survival of the plant An important prohibition that allows

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