Radix Iridis

Authors:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer, Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

Last updated on: 10.01.2022

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

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

IngredientsThis section has been translated automatically.

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/useThis section has been translated automatically.

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.

LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.

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

Last updated on: 10.01.2022

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles