Lexicon:Orris-root
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| Term: | orris-root |
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| References: | Post Captain, page 247 |
| Meaning: | The powdered rhizome of the common yellow water iris (Iris pseudacorus) with a delightful violet scent, so is much used in pot pourri. Medicinally, it is used to check diarrhoea and leucorrhea, and to ease menstrual pains. |
Additional information
Maturin's Medicine — This article is based on information from Maturin's Medicine, compiled and edited by Kerry Webb, with the help of a number of contributors.
