What is Iris Versicolor?
Iris versicolor , also known as Harlequin or Blue Flag, is a permanent plant with purple blue flowers. This plant is originally made of swamps and swamps throughout Central and Eastern North America. Harlequin Blue Flag is also available through many kindergarten suppliers and grown in the home garden. In addition to its aesthetic purpose in the garden, this plant has a history of use between native Americans. They also believed that its root was strong and serves as a protection against asparagus bite. In fact, the root or rhizomes of the blue flag is actually poisonous. However, anti -inflammatory properties of the plant and other healing properties were quite popular.
Iris versicolor was one of the most commonly used medicinal plants among Indian tribes. It was used for various treatment purposes, which are still practiced by herbalists and others in the Obřuhomeopathic medicine. The indigenous Americans were assumed that they most commonly used this plant as kicartic to cleanse the body andeMetics to cause vomiting. Today, the blue flag is used in almost the same way, prescribed to detoxify the body.
The plant increases urination and production of bile and also acts as mild laxatives. Fresh rhizome can be distilled water and used in small doses for the treatment of various liver conditions such as hepatitis. Dried leaves or root can also be made for tea. It is used as a treatment of digestive diseases and conditions related to drug and alcohol abuse or excessive exposure to chemicals and industrial pollutants. Iris versicolor is also a good stimulant for circulation and lymphatic system.
When the roots are cooked in water and crushed into the fit, iris versicolor can be used to alleviate pain and swelling with various ulcers and bruises. In fact, the blue flag is the ideal treatment of various skin diseases such as eczema and psoriasis. BladeY were also used to alleviate burns and ulcers. Other common remedies include the treatment of headaches or migraine, syphilis and rheumatic conditions.
Although the plant's toxicity is relatively low, caution should be accepted when used. Roots Iris versicolor are generally harvested at the end of summer or early autumn. The dried root is less pungent; Therefore, it is most recommended. The root of fresh blue flag is more toxic and can cause nausea, vomiting, cleaning, colic, abdominal pain, diarrhea and elevated temperature. In addition, minor skin irritation may develop from contact with seeds, rootstocks or SAP.