Iris germanica Linn
Iris germanica Linn is also known as Iris germanica var. florentina Dykes, Iris pallida Lam. belongs to Iridaceae family.
The English name for this herb is Orris Root.
The Urdu names for this herb are Airsa, Irsa.
Description
Iris germanica Linn. A handsome plant with sword like leaves of a bluish-green colour, narrow and flat. The flowering-stems are 2 to 3 ft. high, the flowers are large and deep blue, or purplish-blue in colour. The flowers have an agreeable scent, The creeping root-stocks are thick and fleshy, spreading over the surface of the ground and of brownish colour'721. Root is greyish-brown, or violet colour, hard and compressed root bark wrinkled externally, and is marked with scars of fallen rootlets
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Iris germanica Linn's Root are Cathartic, Concoctive , Demulcent, Deobstruent, Detersive, Diuretic, Expectorant, Laxative, Stimulant.
Indications
The indications of Iris germanica Linn's Root are Scabies, Nasal Catarrh, Bruises, Spleen Obstructions, Paralysis, Freckles, Cold, Asthma, Dropsy, Wounds, Influenza, Tremor, Insect Bite, Lungs Obstructions, Skin Disorders.
The indications of Iris germanica Linn's Root powder are Pimples, Sore Throat.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperaments of Iris germanica Linn are 2nd order, dry, 3rd Order, Warm .
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Root (dried) of Iris germanica Linn is Aromatic. The odor of Root (fresh) of Iris germanica Linn is Odourless.
Taste: Root (dried): Slightly Bitter, Root (fresh): Acrid.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 3.000 – 5.000 g | N/A |
Available Brands
- MA-UL-LEHAMHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- SHARBAT MUFARREH MUQAWWI-E-QALBHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
Compound Preparations
Iris germanica Linn is used in the preparation of Laooq Zeequn-Nafs, Ma'jun Murawweh ul-Arwah, Ma'jun Nisyan, Ma'jun Ruh al-Mominin, Roghan Kalan, Sherbet Zufa, Tiryaq Faruq, Zimad Mohasa.
Substitutes
The substitutes of Iris germanica Linn are Clitoria ternatea Linn., Rheum emodi Wall. ex Meissn..
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Iris germanica Linn's Root are Alpha-Amyrin, Glucoside Iridin, Homotectoridin, Irilone, Irisolone, Irones, Isoflavone, Resins, ß-Amyrin, ß-Sitosterol, Starch, Tannin, Tectoridin.
Antidotes
The antidote of Iris germanica Linn is Apis mellifera L. (Honey).
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Iris germanica Linn. (work in progress)