Iris

Iris(?)

Other names: Iris

Georgian

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Safety information

Toxicity: Moderate (general knowledge). Iris rhizomes contain irritant resins/irones; ingestion causes nausea, vomiting, GI upset; sap can irritate skin.

Contraindications: Avoid internal use; pregnancy.

Interactions: Not characterized.

Pregnancy & breastfeeding: Avoid.

Evidence level

Folk

Reported in folk medicine sources; not clinically validated. Folk and historical sources have not been validated by clinical research.

Preparations

carried dried rhizome · root/rhizome

Part used: root/rhizome

Traditional use: dried rhizome carried in a pouch as a ready all-purpose remedy 'for various illnesses'(Folk and historical sources have not been validated by clinical research.)

Proposed mechanism: Iris rhizomes contain irritant resins/irones

Dosage note (descriptive only): preparation not specified

Evidence:Folk

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Associated conditions

Various / all-purpose folk use

Nutritional notes

n/a

Healing traditions

Georgian

Sources (1)

Lamberti 1991, in Mindadze, Masalebi 2020, N1

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