Iris florentina
by Timothy F. Allen — The Encyclopedia of Pure Materia Medica · 1874–1879
Historical reference for practitioners and students.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.
Iris Florentina, L., and Iris Germanica, L.
Natural order , Iridaceæ.
Common names , White flag, Orris root; (Fr.), Irisine; (G.), Schwert-lilie. (Orris root is obtained from the above species, and from Iris pallida (all very closely allied botanically) without distinction.)
Authorities.
1 , Dr. Aumont reported to the French Academy of Medicine (1825) the cases of two girls who put a considerable quantity of Orris root into their hair on going to bed; 2 , Amer. J. Med. Sc., 19, 260, 1836, a young lady, aged 18, used the powder on her hair (from Ann. d'Hyg. et de Méd. légale, 1835).
MIND
- Delirium, from which she did not fully recover for three months, 20.
HEAD
THROAT
- Pain and heat in throat similar to that produced by Cantharides, 1.
STOMACH
- Disposition to vomit, 1.
STOOL
- Diarrhœa, 1.
URINARY ORGANS
- Difficult urination, 1.
NECK
- Redness of neck, 1.
GENERAL SYMPTOMS
- Convulsions, from which she did not fully recover for three months, 2. [10.]
- Complete paralysis of the right side for five hours (in the younger of the two), 1.