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Blue Flag
Family:
Iridaceae |
Latin Name:
Iris versicolor |
Description
Perennial iris with a thick, coarse stem bearing long, sword-shaped, pale green leaves. Flowers are purple-blue to violet, having white or yellow markings at the base of petals, followed by leathery seed pods. Height: Up to 40 inches. Blooms: May-June
Common Uses
Used to detoxify the body, treat liver diseases, and stimulate the circulatory system. Its detoxifying effect makes it useful to treat pelvic inflammatory disease, herpes, etc. Do not take during pregnancy. WARNING: THE FRESH PLANT IS TOXIC; USE ONLY WHEN DRIED.
History
Some Native American tribes believed that as long as the root's scent permeated skin and clothing, they would not be bitten by snakes. It was listed in the U.S. Pharmacopoeia from 1820-1895 and used for liver conditions, colds, and cholera.
Products Containing this Ingredient
PA Formula™ (formerly Pap®), Radiant Skin
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