Iris germanica
by John Henry Clarke — A Dictionary of Practical Materia Medica
Historical reference for practitioners and students. The statements below reflect the named author’s homeopathic teaching and do not establish treatment effectiveness. This text is not medical advice and must not replace appropriate diagnosis or care.
Blue Garden Iris. (Rhizome also used to make Orris-root.). N. O. Iridaceæ. Tincture of fresh rhizome.
Clinical
Diarrhœa / Dropsy / Freckles
Characteristics
The fresh root of Ir. German., I. Flor., and our common yellow Iris , I. Pseudo-acorus, have been much used in dropsies and are violently cathartic. The juice is also used for the removal of freckles from the skin.