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Scientific Name: Iris versicolor

Other Names: Dagger Flower, Dragon Flower, Flag Lily, Fleur-de-lis, Flower-de-luce, Iris, Liver Lily, Poison Flag, Snake Lily, Water Flag, Wild Iris

Parts Used: Rhizome/Roots

Preparation & Dosage:

Herbal Actions: Alterative, Anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Aperient, Bitter, Cathartic, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Emetic, Hepatic, Laxative, Purgative (Liver), Sialagogue, Stimulant (Liver)

Uses: Acne, Bruises, Burns, Catarrhal Sinus Problems, Chlamydia, Cholera, Chronic Hepatitis, Chronic Vomiting, Colds, Constipation, Dropsy, Earaches, Eczema, Enlarged Thyroid Gland, Enteritis, Fluid Retention, Gallbladder Ailments, Gastritis, Heartburn, Herpes, Indigestion, Inflammation, Liver Congestion, Liver Disease, Lyme Disease, Lymphatic Congestion, Migraine, Psoriasis, Rheumatic Conditions, Scrophulous Skin Conditions, Skin Diseases, Sores, Syphilis, Toxic Sciatica, Uterine Fibroids, Wounds

Contraindications: Don’t use if pregnant or breastfeeding. May cause severe irritation if it comes into contact with eyes, nose, or mouth. May cause dermatitis in some people. Excessive doses cause vomiting.

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