Iris germanica
Plant · Iridaceae
Clarke
Iris germanica has very limited proving and clinical data. It is primarily noted for its violent cathartic action, use in dropsical conditions, and traditional cosmetic application for removing freckles. Full constitutional picture is not established.
Key symptoms
- Diarrhoea from violently cathartic action of the fresh root
- Dropsy
- Freckles on skin
John Henry Clarke
A Dictionary of Practical Materia Medica · 1900
Blue Garden Iris. (Rhizome also used to make Orris-root.). N. O. Iridaceæ. Tincture of fresh rhizome.
Clinical
Diarrhœa. Dropsy. Freckles.
Characteristics
The fresh root of Ir. German., I. Flor., and our common yellow Iris*, I. Pseudo-acorus*, have been much used in dropsies and are violently cathartic. The juice is also used for the removal of freckles from the skin.
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