Lexicon:Orris-root

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Term: orris-root
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.


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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.

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