The homeopathic medicine iris is prepared from a perennial herb called blue flag, which usually grows up to a height of anything between 10 cm and 80 cm. This plant has a tendency to grow into huge thickets rising from fleshy, creeping rhizomes. The stems of blue flag are erect and unwinged, usually having basal leaves measuring over 1 cm in width.
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Uses
Benefits
The homeopathic remedy iris is effective in treating vital symptoms, such as migraines and headaches that are accompanied by digestive problems, including acute diarrhea, nausea and/ or cholera. People who need this homeopathic medicine often endure blurred or loss of vision and extreme exhaustion prior to a migraine attack. The migraines generally occur in the temple or in the region of the eyes and are accompanied by thumping pain, vomiting, acute nausea and plenty of salivation. The headaches usually deteriorate when there is vomiting and normally occur once in a week. The homeopathic remedy Iris versicolor is also beneficial for patients who suffer from buzzing and/ or clatters in the ears, burning sensation in the throat with excessive secretion of saliva, facial neuralgia (raging darting pain and muscular trembling in the face), a burning sensation in the alimentary canal, constipation, vomiting and pains that shift from one place to another. People requiring Iris versicolor feel better when they are in constant motion, while their problems deteriorate during the evening and night and also when they take rest. People who respond best to this homeopathic medicine usually have a low mood. In addition, such people also frequently feel restive and discouraged.
Cautions
- Blue flag is UNSAFE. It can cause nausea and vomiting, and the fresh root can irritate the mouth, throat, digestive tract, and skin. Blue flag can also cause headache and swollen, watery eyes.
Interactions
- Digoxin (Lanoxin) interacts with BLUE FLAG
Blue flag is a type of laxative called a stimulant laxative. Stimulant laxatives can decrease potassium levels in the body. Low potassium levels can increase the risk of side effects of digoxin (Lanoxin). - Warfarin (Coumadin) interacts with BLUE FLAG
Blue flag can work as a laxative. In some people blue flag can cause diarrhea. Diarrhea can increase the effects of warfarin and increase the risk of bleeding. If you take warfarin do not to take excessive amounts of blue flag. - Water pills (Diuretic drugs) interacts with BLUE FLAG
Blue flag is a laxative. Some laxatives can decrease potassium in the body. “Water pills” can also decrease potassium in the body. Taking blue flag along with “water pills” might decrease potassium in the body too much.
Some “water pills” that can decrease potassium include chlorothiazide (Diuril), chlorthalidone (Thalitone), furosemide (Lasix), hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ, Hydrodiuril, Microzide), and others.
Other names
Clajeux, Iris, Iris caroliniana, Blue Flag, Iris virginica, Lirio Azul, Lis Bleu, Sweet Flag, Water Flag
References
Source: Herbs2000, http://www.herbs2000.com/homeopathy/iris.htm