Iris missouriensis

Iris missouriensis
Family:Iris missouriensis; Analgesic; Diuretic; Emetic; Odontalgic; Poultice; Salve; Stomachic.
Common name:Rocky Mountain iris
Rocky Mountain iris was employed medicinally by several native North American Indian tribes who used it to treat various complaints but especially as an external application for skin problems. It was for a time an officinal American medicinal plant but is little if at all used in modern herbalism. The root is emetic and odontalgic. An infusion has been used in the treatment of kidney and bladder complaints stomach aches etc. The pulped root is placed in the tooth cavity or on the gum in order to bring relief from toothache. A decoction of the root has been used as ear drops to treat earaches. A poultice of the mashed roots has been applied to rheumatic joints and also used as a salve on venereal sores. Caution is advised in the use of this plant. A paste of the ripe seeds has been used as a dressing on burns.

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