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Botanical Name: Iris versicolour
Common name: Blue flag (Hoffmann, 2003, p. 560).
Family: Iridaceae (Hoffmann, 2003, p. 560).
Parts used: Rhizome (Hoffmann, 2003, p. 560).
Constituents
- Volatile oil: ‘Furfual’
- Iridin (irisin)
- Salic and isophthalic acids
(Hoffmann, 2003, p. 560)
Actions
- Cholagogue (Hoffmann, 2003, p. 560).
- Heaptic (Hoffmann, 2003, p. 560).
- Alterative (Hoffmann, 2003, p. 560).
- Laxative (Hoffmann, 2003, p. 560).
- Diuretic (Hoffmann, 2003, p. 560).
- Anti-inflammatory
(Hoffmann, 2003, p. 560)
Indications
- Skin diseases (eczema, psoriasis, herpes, scrophulous skin conditions) (Hoffmann, 2003, p. 560).
- Hepatic congestion (Hoffmann, 2003, p. 560).
- Chronic hepatitis (Hoffmann, 2003, p. 560).
- Rheumatic conditions (Hoffmann, 2003, p. 560).
- Enlarged thyroid gland (goitre) (Hoffmann, 2003, p. 560).
- Uterine fibroids (Hoffmann, 2003, p. 560).
Preparation & Dosage
Tincture (1:5): 1mL/tds
Decoction: 1tsp dried herb/1cup of water/tds
(Hoffmann, 2003, p. 561)
Contradictions
None known (Hoffmann, 2003, p. 561)
Combinations
Combines with Echinachea angustifolia or Arctium lappa and Rumex crispus (Hoffmann, 1990, p. 183).
REFERENCE
Hoffmann, D. (2003). Medical Herbalism: The Science and Practice of Herbal Medicine. Rochester Vermont: Healing Arts Press.
Hoffmann, D. (1990). Holistic Herbal. London: Thorsons
Image I: Holoweb. (n.d.). Iris versicolor poisoning. Retrieved from: http://www.holoweb.com/cannon/wildiris.htm
Image II: Egbert, J. (n.d.). Iris versicolor poisoning. Retrieved from: http://www.holoweb.com/cannon/wildiris.htm
