Sunday, 17 March 2024

Plants We Used to Use 433. Stinking iris

A Stinking iris (Iris foetidissima) root decoction is a strong purgative. The dried root (as a powder or in an infusion), has been used to treat 'hysterical disorders'; fainting; nervous complaints and to relieve pains and cramps.

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