Iris versicolor. I. caroliniana   Blue Flag   Family: Iridaceae      
Comonly grown as an ornamental.
PART USED: Rhizome- cylindrical, about 2 cm in diameter, becoming flattened at the larger end where the cup-shaped stem scar can be seen.
TASTE: Acrid, sweet   ODOR: Slight, aromatic.
ACTIONS
GROUP: Alteratives, and Antineoplastics
1. Cholagogue.[1]   Hepatic.
2. Antiemetic, in small doses.[1]
3. Anti-inflammatory.[1,2,4] Alterative.[4]
4. Laxative.[1] Cathartic.[4]
5. Diuretic.[1,4]
6. Dermatological agent.[1]
7. Stimulant.[4]
8. Anti-obesity agent.[4]
Topically- Externally as a poultice or ointment for skin diseases.[4]
INDICATIONS
1. Biliousness, especially with constipation and Liver dysfunction.[1] Indigestion or headache associated with Liver disorders.
2. Skin diseases,[1] especially with eruptions. Psoriasis
3. Thyroid and adrenal disorders.
4. Diabetes.
5. Constipation.
6. Rheumatic conditions.
7. Syphilis. Gonorrhea.
8. Edema.
9. "All glandular and blood diseases"
10. Tumors and cancers.
SPECIFIC INDICATIONS: Cutaneous eruptions.[1]
COMBINATIONS
- Skin diseases, use with Yellow Dock, Red Clover, Poke Root, and Stillingia.
PREPARATIONS 3X/day
Dried rhizomes freed of of scaly decayed leaves and roots.
Dried Rhizome  0.6-2 g,[1,2,4] or by decoction.
Powdered root 1.0 g.[4]
Fluid Extract  1:1 in 45% alcohol 1-2 ml.[1] 2-4 ml.[4]
Fluid Extract  1:2 in 60% alcohol.[3]
Tincture  1:5 60%, [3] 4-12 ml.[1,2,4]

ORIGIN: Eastern and Central North America.
HABITAT: Marshy places
DESCRIPTION: Grows in marshy places, produces a distinctive blue flower flower in spring. Commonly grown in Britain as an ornamental.
References
Inner Path can not take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of plants. Always seek advice from a professional before using a plant medicinally
Constituents
Volatile oil-[2] containing furfural. Glycoside- iridin.[1] Acids- salicylic acid and isophthalic acid.[2]
Monocyclic C31 triterpenoid. Alkaloid.[2]
Resins 2.5%.[2] Gum. Sterols.[4] Tannin.
References
Research
Has been shown to reduce food intake in rats, and it was claimed that this demonstrates anti-obesity activity.[4]