Steinmetz:Iris

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Latest revision as of 21:00, 8 June 2009

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[edit] Iris florentina

Also known as (or relevant to)
Family
Iridaceae
English Names
  • Orris
  • Iris
  • Orrice
  • Florentine Iris
Natural Habitat
  • Italy
  • Mediterranean countries
  • Morocco
  • Asia Minor
  • Egypt
  • Southern Arabia
Part(s) Used
  • Rhizoma Iridis florentinae
  • Oleum Iridis florentinae
Constituent(s)
  • iridin
  • essential oil
  • fatty oil
  • sugar
  • starch
  • resin
  • mucilage
  • orris-camphor (myristic acid)
Action
  • rootstock: expectorant
  • diuretic
  • laxative
  • cholagogue
  • emetic; used as cosmetic and chewed to sweeten offensive breath; oil: highly valued in perfumery; seed: roasted seeds are said to approach very nearly coffee in quality
  • The "fingers" of the rootstock are used for teething children as a masticatory

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[edit] Iris foetidissima

Also known as (or relevant to)
Family
Iridadeae
English Names
  • Srinking Gladwyn (Gladwin)
  • Blue Seggin
Natural Habitat
  • Mediterranean countries
  • South-Western Europe
  • South-West part of Great Britain
Part(s) Used
  • Radix Iridis foetidissimae
Constituent(s)
  • essential oil
  • gum
  • wax
  • resin
  • sugar
  • bitter principle
Action
  • laxative
  • diuretic
  • antispasmodic
  • emmenagogue
  • appetising; used for ringworm and hysteric disorders



[edit] Iris germanica

Also known as (or relevant to)
Family
lridaceae
English Names
  • German Flag
  • Blue Flag
Natural Habitat
  • Central- and Southern Europe (especially Mediterranean countries)
  • Morocco
  • Northern India
Part(s) Used
  • Rhizoma Iridis germanicae
  • Oleum Iridis germanicae
Constituent(s)
  • iridin
  • essential oil
  • fatty oil
  • sugar
  • starch
  • resin
  • mucilage
Action
  • expectorant
  • diuretic
  • laxative
  • cholagogue; used as cosmetic

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[edit] Iris pallida

Also known as (or relevant to)
Family
Iridaceae
English Names
  • Pale Flag
  • Sweet Iris
Natural Habitat
  • Southern Europe
  • Eastern Mediterranean countries
  • Western Asia
Part(s) Used
  • Rhizoma Iridis pallidae
  • Oleum Iridis pallidae
Constituent(s)
  • iridin
  • essential oil
  • fatty oil
  • sugar
  • starch
  • resin
  • mucilage
Action
  • expectorant
  • diuretic
  • laxative
  • cholagogue; used as cosmetic



[edit] Iris pseudacorus

Also known as (or relevant to)
Family
Iridaceae
English Names
  • Yellow Flag
  • Water Flag
  • Yellow Sedge
  • Butter and Eggs
  • Yellow Iris
  • Flower-de-Luce
Natural Habitat
  • Europe (including Great Britain)
  • Siberia
  • North Africa
  • Asia Minor
Part(s) Used
  • Radix Iridis pseudacori
  • Semen Iridis pseudacori
  • Oleum Iridis pseudacori
Constituent(s)
  • root: tannin
  • essential oil
  • carbohydrate
  • irisin
Action
  • root: astringent
  • cooling
  • tonic
  • diuretic
  • laxative
  • vermifuge
  • emetic; seed: carminative
  • stomachic
  • used as a substitute for coffee



[edit] Iris versicolor

Also known as (or relevant to)
Family
Iridaceae
English Names
  • American Orris
  • Blue Flag
  • Liver Lily
  • Water Flag
  • Poison Flag
  • Flag Lily
  • Snake Lily
Natural Habitat
  • U. S. A.
  • Canada (eastern territories)
Part(s) Used
  • Rhizoma Iridis versicoloris
  • Oleum Iridis versicoloris
Constituent(s)
  • acrid resinous matter
  • isopthalic acid
  • tannin
  • gum
  • starch
  • essential oil
  • sugar
  • resin
Action
  • stimulant
  • diuretic
  • laxative
  • depurative
  • alterative
  • antisyphilitic
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