Iris ensata Thunb.
Iris ensata Thunb. is also known as Iris moorcroftiana D. Don. belongs to Iridaceae family.
The Arabic name for this herb is Sosan.
The English name for this herb is Orris Root.
The Urdu name for this herb is Sosun.
Description
Iris ensata Thunb.. A perennial herb. Root stock stout, creeping. Stems tufted, upto 2 ft. high. Leaves linear. Flowers lilac or white; spath 3-4 inches long; capsule 6-ribbed, beaked50. The root is white, long, round and with nodes
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Iris ensata Thunb.'s Root are Alterative, Anti-rheumatic, Blood Purifier, Demulcent, Deobstruent, Expectorant, Laxative, Resolvent.
Indications
The indications of Iris ensata Thunb.'s Root are Scabies, Bruises, Spleen Obstructions, Freckles, Liver Complaints, Asthma, Constipation, Dropsy, Liver Obstructions, Wounds, Uterine Disorders, Rheumatism, Inflammations, Baldness, Spleen Inflammation, Insect Bite, Blood Purifier, Venereal Affections, Bladder complaints, Naevus, Lungs Obstructions, Cough.
The indications of Iris ensata Thunb.'s Root powder are Sores, Pimples.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Iris ensata Thunb.'s Root is 3rd order, warm and dry.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Taste: Root: Slightly Bitter.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Root | 2.000 – 3.000 g | N/A |
Available Brands
None recorded.
Compound Preparations
Iris ensata Thunb. is used in the preparation of Laooq Zequn-Nafs, Ma'jun Murraweh ul-Arwah, Ma'jun Nisyan, Ma'jun Ruh al-Mominin, Roghan Kalan, Sherbet Zufa, Tiryaq Faruq, Zimad Mohasa.
Substitutes
The substitute of Iris ensata Thunb. is Narcissus tazetta Linn. (Root).
Active Constituents
The active constituent of Iris ensata Thunb.'s Root is Ceryl Alcohol.
Antidotes
The antidotes of Iris ensata Thunb. are [Spices may also be used.], Cinnamomum camphora Nees & Eberm., Nymphaea lotus Linn., Zingiber officinale Roscoe.
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Iris ensata Thunb.. (work in progress)