Iris Florentina
by John Henry Clarke — A Dictionary of Practical Materia Medica
White flag. Orris-root. N. O. Iridaceæ. Tincture of fresh rhizome.
Clinical
Convulsions / Delirium / Diarrhœa / Headache / Hemiplegia (r.)
Characteristics
Powdered orris-root has been used as an application to the hair, and in some young girls has produced violent symptoms. Headache and giddiness occurred on waking in the morning. Complete paralysis of right side. In one case convulsions and delirium, from which complete recovery did not take place for three months. It gives an odour of violets to the breath, and communicates to vinegar a flavour of raspberries, hence is used in manufacture of Raspberry Vinegar.
Relations
Compare: Verat., Sabad., Iris v.
1. Mind
Delirium and convulsions (lasting three months).
2. Head
Giddiness and violent headache, on awaking in the morning.
9. Throat
Pain and heat in throat as after cantharides.
11. Stomach
Disposition to vomit.
13. Stool
Diarrhœa.
14. Urinary Organs
Difficult urination.
20. Neck
Redness of neck.
24. Generalities
Convulsions (recurring for three months). Complete paralysis of r. side (lasting five hours).
26. Sleep
A kind of sleepiness. Uneasy sleep.