Element: Water
Planet: Venus
Energy: Feminine/Receptive
Properties: Love, protection, spirit communication, divination
Folk names: Queen Elizabeth Root, Florentine Iris
Botanical Name: Iris germanicaOrris root comes from two different species of iris, Iris pallida and Iris germanica. It is sometimes used to make medicine.
Orris root is generally used in combination with other herbs and can be found in homeopathic dilutions and tea preparations. Orris contains many chemicals, but it's not clear how it might work in the body.
People use orris root for conditions such as bad breath, bronchitis, wound healing, and joint pain, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.When taken by mouth: Orris root is likely safe in the small amounts used as a flavoring ingredient in foods. But there isn't enough reliable information to know if orris root that has been dried and peeled is safe to use. And it is possibly unsafe to use the fresh plant juice or root. It can cause severe irritation of the mouth, as well as stomach pain, vomiting, and bloody diarrhea.
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if orris root that has been dried and peeled is safe to use. But it is possibly unsafe to use the fresh plant juice or root. It can cause severe skin irritation. Orris root might also cause an allergic reaction in some people.
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