| Scientific: | Iris versicolor |
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| Other: | Blue flag |
| Family: | Iridaceae |
Dermatologic
• skin conditions that arise from digestive, lymphatic and liver dysfunction
• eczema
• acne
• psoriasis
• swollen glands (as in hypothyroidism)
• lymphadenopathy
Gastrointestinal
• dyspepsia
• hepatitis
• acute diarrhea
• chronic pancreatitis
• splenomegaly
Reproductive
• hypertrophy of reproductive organ
• fibroids
Endocrine
• hypothyroidism
• Alterative
• Lymphatic
• Bitter
• Laxative
Not Well Elucidated.
• Triterpenoids
• Volatile Oil
• Tannins
• Tincture (1:5 in 40% EtOH): 1 ml tid
• Liquid extract (1:1 in 45% EtOH): 1-2 ml tid
• Decoction (dried herb): 0.6-3 g tid
Not well elucidated. Some constituents are known to be irritating, causing nausea and vomiting.
None reported.
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Williamson EM, ed. Major Herbs of Ayurveda. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone, 2002
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