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Blue Flag / Iris versicolour



Blue Flag: Details, Properties, Effects
Family:

Iridaceae

Genus:

Iris

Species:

versicolour

Folk / Common Names:

Amerikan Suseni, Dagger Flower, Dragon Flower, Flag, Flag Lily, Fleur -de-Lys, Harlequin Blueflag, Iris, Larger Blue Flag, Liver Lily, Poison Flag, Poison Lily, Snake Lily, Water Flag, Water Iris.

Actions:

Anti Obesity, Lymph cleanser, Detoxifyer

Part(s) Used:

Rhizome

Constituents:

Volatile oil containing furfural. Triterpenoids - iriversical, beta-sitosterol. Tannin, Alkaloid. Iridin, a bitter glycoside. Salicylic, lauric and isophthalic acids. Sterols, gums.

Uses:

It helps clear the lymph system and is used for the treatment of obesity. it is used to aid with skin conditions like eczema, and psoriasis. For these conditions it can also be used externally in creams, ointments and lotions. It aids the liver in detoxing the body.

Majikal Uses:

Used to attract money and to increase business

Notes:

Cautio - emetic toxic and irritant in large doses.


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