Liber Herbarum Minor (English)
The incomplete reference-guide to Herbal medicine

Rev.11-03-2021

Western blue flag

Plant

Family

Iris family (Iridaceae)

English

Western blue flag, Missouri flag, Rocky mountain flag, Rocky mountain iris, Western blue iris

Latin

Iris missouriensis Nutt.

Diseases & Uses

Ungrouped Diseases & Uses

Ache, Aches, Analgesic, Anodyne, Antalgic, Cataplasm, Chronic pain, compress, Diuretic, Emetic, fomentation, good for the stomach, induce vomiting, Oleaginous, Pain, painful disorders, painkiller, pain relief, pain relieving, Pains, pains in general, pain stilling, Poultice, Salve, stomach atony, stomach debility, stomachic, stomach lassitude, stomach tonic, Tooth problems, vomitive, weak stomach

Foods

coffee substitute, Substitute for coffee, used as a coffee additive

Other uses

colouring, Dye, Dyeing, Used to dye different types of fibres

Ingredients

 Betulinic acid

Source: LiberHerbarum/Pn3442

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