Radix Iridis

Definition
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Root of the iris or iris.

Phytotherapeutically used peeled, dried rootstock of the iris. Also called "violet root" because of its violet-like odor.

HMPC: not processed

ESCOP: not edited.

Commission E: zero monograph

Ingredients
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Essential oil with myristic acid, the violet-like scented iron, flavonoids like irilon, irisolon, furthermore mucilage, starch, tannin and various other substances. Triterpenes.

Field of application/use
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Aromatic agent in various tea blends, toothpastes, tooth powder.

Homeopathy: Fresh unpeeled rootstock is used e.g. for migraine, stomach complaints and diseases of the pancreas.

Literature
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Burger A et al. (1993) Hunnius Pharmaceutical Dictionary 7th edition Walter de Gruyter Berlin-New York p. 748.
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